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Supabase vs FreeDomains
Supabase has 111,102 GitHub stars, 15,806 forks, 1,128 open issues and last shipped today. FreeDomains has 12,443 stars, 265 forks, 1 open issues and last shipped 19 days ago. Supabase leads on adoption by 793% (111,102 vs 12,443 stars). Supabase is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0; FreeDomains is written in JavaScript under AGPL-3.0. Supabase has attracted 14% as many forks as stars, FreeDomains 2%. 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 | FreeDomains | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 111K | ★ 12K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Written in | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-09-16 |
| Forks | ⑂ 16K | ⑂ 265 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Supabase if
- You weight community size — 111K 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 FreeDomains if
- You want the FreeDomains feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches JavaScript
- You evaluated both and FreeDomains 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 FreeDomains
Stackryze Domains is a free managed subdomain service that lets developers, students, and open source projects claim a subdomain under shared public suffixes and point it at any hosting provider or their own infrastructure.
read the full FreeDomains overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is Supabase or FreeDomains more popular?
Supabase has 111,102 GitHub stars and FreeDomains has 12,443. Supabase has the larger community by that measure.
Are Supabase and FreeDomains free?
Both are open source. Supabase is licensed under Apache-2.0 and FreeDomains under AGPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between Supabase and FreeDomains?
Supabase is written in TypeScript and FreeDomains in JavaScript. 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 FreeDomains?
Choose Supabase if you want the larger community (111,102 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose FreeDomains if its feature set, stack or AGPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.