Back4app
7.4#4 in backend as a service (baas) softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | Back4app | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Authentication supports email and password, Google, GitHub, Apple, and Facebook login, role-based access control, ACLs, password resets, and email verification. | Supabase Auth provides email and password, passwordless, OAuth, and mobile logins through identity providers and APIs. |
| Database | Its database features include relational data, geo-queries, full-text search, aggregate functions, automatic indexing, and real-time subscriptions. | Every Supabase project includes a Postgres database, and the platform supports Postgres extensions, backups, and database branching on paid plans. |
| Integrations | Webhooks can connect Back4app to external services, and the API page names Slack, Zapier, and payment processors as integration examples. | Supabase documents integrations including Vercel Marketplace project management and project provisioning through Stripe CLI. |
| Product | Back4app describes itself as a low-code backend platform with databases, authentication, APIs, real-time sync, file storage, and AI-powered development tools. | Supabase describes itself as a backend platform with a full Postgres database and services for Auth, Storage, Realtime, and Edge Functions. |
| Security | The pricing page lists SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 for Pay As You Go and Dedicated, and HIPAA after a BAA is signed for Dedicated. | Supabase says customer data is encrypted at rest with AES-256 and in transit via TLS, and that it is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and ISO 27001 certified. |
| Support | The backend pricing comparison lists community and email/ticket support, with priority support and scheduled calls listed for Dedicated. | The Free plan includes community support, Pro includes email support, Team includes priority email support and SLAs, and Enterprise offers premium 24×7×365 support. |
Back4app plans
- Web Deployment FreeFree
- AI Agent FreeFree
- Backend Platform FreeFree
- Web Deployment Shared$5 a month
- AI Agent Starter$9.99 a month
- MVP$15 a month
Supabase plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$25 a month
- Team$599 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Back4app if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Supabase if…
Supabase suits developers who need a Postgres-backed service for application data, authentication, storage, realtime features, or server-side functions. Its client libraries and self-hosting documentation offer options for different development setups.