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Supabase vs Argos
Supabase has 109,900 GitHub stars, 14,114 forks, 1,128 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Argos has 627 stars, 64 forks, 4 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Supabase leads on adoption by 17,428% (109,900 vs 627 stars). Supabase is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0; Argos is written in TypeScript under MIT. Supabase has attracted 13% as many forks as stars, Argos 10%. Supabase 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 | Argos | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 110K | ★ 627 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Written in | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-17 |
| Forks | ⑂ 14K | ⑂ 64 |
| 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 Argos if
- You want the Argos feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and Argos 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 Argos
Argos is an open source, MIT licensed visual regression testing platform, written in TypeScript, that detects unintended visual changes in a user interface so engineering teams can hold product quality steady while shipping faster.
read the full Argos overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is Supabase or Argos more popular?
Supabase has 109,900 GitHub stars and Argos has 627. Supabase has the larger community by that measure.
Are Supabase and Argos free?
Both are open source. Supabase is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Argos under MIT. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between Supabase and Argos?
Supabase is written in TypeScript and Argos 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 Argos?
Choose Supabase if you want the larger community (109,900 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose Argos if its feature set, stack or MIT licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.