Supabase vs Tsuru
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted self-hosting platforms (paas) options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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| Feature | Supabase | Tsuru |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Self-Hosting Platforms (PaaS) | Self-Hosting Platforms (PaaS) |
| License | Apache-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | kubernetes, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 107,678 | ★ 5,299 |
| First released | 2020 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Firebase | Heroku |
Why pick each one
Choose Tsuru if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 5.3k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is Supabase or Tsuru better?
Neither is universally better. Supabase has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Supabase and Tsuru free and open-source?
Yes. Supabase is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Tsuru under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Supabase and Tsuru with Docker?
Supabase: yes. Tsuru: yes.