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Supabase vs AppSmith
Supabase has 109,900 GitHub stars, 14,114 forks, 1,128 open issues and last shipped yesterday. AppSmith has 40,894 stars, 4,761 forks, 4,467 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Supabase leads on adoption by 169% (109,900 vs 40,894 stars). Supabase is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0; AppSmith is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0. Supabase has attracted 13% as many forks as stars, AppSmith 12%. AppSmith was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| Supabase | AppSmith | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 110K | ★ 41K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Written in | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-17 |
| Forks | ⑂ 14K | ⑂ 4.8K |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Supabase if
- You weight community size — 110K stars and counting
- You want the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick AppSmith if
- You want the AppSmith feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and AppSmith fits your workflow better
About Supabase
Supabase is an open source, Apache 2.0 licensed Postgres development platform that bundles a dedicated Postgres database with authentication, auto generated APIs, realtime subscriptions, file storage, and edge functions for developers building web, mobile, and AI applications.
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About AppSmith
Appsmith is an open source, Apache 2.0 low code platform written primarily in TypeScript that lets teams build custom internal tools such as admin panels, dashboards, and CRUD applications on top of their own databases and APIs.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Supabase or AppSmith more popular?
Supabase has 109,900 GitHub stars and AppSmith has 40,894. Supabase has the larger community by that measure.
Are Supabase and AppSmith free?
Both are open source. Supabase is licensed under Apache-2.0 and AppSmith under Apache-2.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between Supabase and AppSmith?
Supabase is written in TypeScript and AppSmith in TypeScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Supabase or AppSmith?
Choose Supabase if you want the larger community (109,900 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose AppSmith if its feature set, stack or Apache-2.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.