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Supabase vs Hexabot
Supabase has 110,361 GitHub stars, 14,414 forks, 1,128 open issues and last shipped today. Hexabot has 1,232 stars, 240 forks, 26 open issues and last shipped 27 days ago. Supabase leads on adoption by 8,858% (110,361 vs 1,232 stars). Supabase is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0; Hexabot is written in TypeScript under a custom or non-standard licence. Supabase has attracted 13% as many forks as stars, Hexabot 19%. Supabase was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 1 topic tag (ai), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
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 | Hexabot | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 110K | ★ 1.2K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Custom / other |
| Written in | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-09-20 | 2026-08-24 |
| Forks | ⑂ 14K | ⑂ 240 |
| 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 Hexabot if
- You want the Hexabot feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and Hexabot 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.
read the full Supabase overview →
About Hexabot
Hexabot is a self hosted TypeScript automation platform that builds and runs AI agents and agentic workflows across conversational channels, aimed at developers and teams who want agentic automation running on their own infrastructure rather than on a vendor hosted service.
read the full Hexabot overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is Supabase or Hexabot more popular?
Supabase has 110,361 GitHub stars and Hexabot has 1,232. Supabase has the larger community by that measure.
Are Supabase and Hexabot free?
Both are open source. Supabase is licensed under Apache-2.0, and Hexabot has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between Supabase and Hexabot?
Supabase is written in TypeScript and Hexabot 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 Hexabot?
Choose Supabase if you want the larger community (110,361 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose Hexabot if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.