Firebase vs Supabase in 2026: Which Backend Should You Choose?

Firebase and Supabase are compared in this article, highlighting their differences in setup speed, real-time capabilities, SQL queries, self-hosting, vendor lock-in, and cost. Firebase is ideal for shipping fast and doesn't care about vendor lock-in, while Supabase is better for those needing SQL, self-hosting, or avoiding Google. Supabase is more cost-effective at scale, but Firebase is faster to deploy.