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Server Compass vs Supabase
Compare full-stack VPS deployment (including self-hosted Supabase) against Supabase Cloud. Choose infrastructure ownership or fully managed Backend-as-a-Service.
Own Your Infrastructure
No Vendor Lock-in
VPS Pricing
Self-Hosted
Supabase on your VPS
$19
One-time + VPS cost
Unlimited
Databases & apps
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Server Compass | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase deployment | Self-hosted on VPS | Cloud managed |
| Infrastructure ownership | ||
| Vendor lock-in | ||
| SSH access | Full terminal | |
| File browser | ||
| Cron jobs | Visual UI management | Postgres cron extension |
| Application deployment | Docker, PM2, any stack | Edge Functions only |
| Database type | Postgres, MySQL, Supabase | Postgres only |
| Storage | VPS disk (unlimited) | 1GB free → $0.021/GB |
| Bandwidth | VPS bandwidth | 50GB free → $0.09/GB |
| Auth | DIY or self-hosted Supabase Auth | Managed Auth |
| Realtime | Self-hosted Supabase Realtime | Managed Realtime |
| Edge Functions | DIY on VPS | Managed Deno Edge Functions |
| Pricing model | One-time + VPS | Free tier + Pro ($25+) |
Pricing Comparison
Server Compass
$19
one-time
- Desktop app (lifetime)
- Self-host Supabase on VPS
- Deploy apps + Supabase together
- Unlimited storage (VPS disk)
- Unlimited bandwidth (VPS)
- All features included
- Pay only VPS ($5-20/mo)
Total: $19 + VPS ($5-20/mo). Host Supabase + apps on one server.
Supabase
Free / $25+
per month
- Free: 500MB database, 1GB storage, 50GB bandwidth
- Pro: $25/month per project
- Storage: $0.021/GB
- Bandwidth: $0.09/GB after 50GB
- Team: $25/month per seat
- Compute: Additional charges for higher specs
Pro: $25/mo + overages. Multi-project = $25 each.
When to Choose Each Platform
Choose Server Compass if...
- You want to self-host Supabase on your VPS
- You need complete infrastructure control
- You want to deploy apps alongside Supabase
- You need SSH and file system access
- You prefer one-time costs
- You want to avoid bandwidth charges
- You need visual cron job management
- You want vendor-independent infrastructure
Choose Supabase if...
- You want zero infrastructure management
- You need managed Auth and Realtime out-of-box
- You prefer Supabase-managed backups
- You want automatic scaling
- You need Supabase Edge Functions
- You prefer pay-as-you-grow pricing
- You want Supabase Studio without self-hosting
Ready to Own Your Infrastructure?
Download Server Compass and start deploying on your own VPS with the same polished experience you expect from premium platforms.