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Choosing a Provider

Compare Firebase, Supabase, and AWS support in Stackpane to choose the right backend for your project.

Overview

Stackpane provides a unified interface for three major cloud backend platforms: Firebase, Supabase, and AWS. Each provider offers a complete backend stack with its own strengths, and Stackpane adapts its interface to match the underlying paradigm of each.

You can connect to multiple providers simultaneously — for example, managing a Firebase project for one app and a Supabase project for another, all from the same Stackpane workspace.

Provider Comparison

FeatureFirebaseSupabaseAWS
DatabaseFirestore (document)PostgreSQL (relational)DynamoDB (key-value)
AuthFirebase AuthGoTrueCognito
StorageCloud Storage (GCS)Supabase StorageS3
FunctionsCloud FunctionsEdge FunctionsLambda (via LocalStack)
Access PoliciesSecurity RulesRow-Level Security (RLS)IAM Policies
Local DevEmulator SuiteDocker ComposeLocalStack
Connection MethodGoogle Sign-In or Service AccountProject URL + API KeyAccess Key + Secret Key

Firebase

Firebase is Google’s mobile and web application platform. It uses Firestore, a flexible document database that organizes data into collections and documents with nested subcollections. Firebase Auth supports a wide range of sign-in providers out of the box, and Security Rules provide declarative access control.

Best for:

  • Mobile and web apps that benefit from real-time data sync
  • Projects already in the Google Cloud ecosystem
  • Teams that prefer a document-oriented data model
  • Apps requiring flexible, schema-less data structures

Stackpane highlights: Full Firestore browser with subcollection navigation, Security Rules editor, Cloud Functions management, Remote Config, Cloud Logging, and complete Emulator Suite lifecycle management.

Supabase

Supabase is an open-source Firebase alternative built on PostgreSQL. It provides a relational database with full SQL support, GoTrue authentication, and file storage. Row-Level Security (RLS) policies control access at the database level, and Edge Functions handle serverless compute.

Best for:

  • Projects that need a relational database with SQL support
  • Teams familiar with PostgreSQL
  • Applications requiring complex queries, joins, and transactions
  • Projects that value open-source infrastructure

Stackpane highlights: SQL query editor, schema management with table and column inspection, RLS policy viewer, and Docker-based local development.

AWS

Amazon Web Services provides DynamoDB, a fully managed key-value and document database designed for high-scale workloads. AWS Cognito handles user authentication with user pools and identity pools, and S3 provides object storage with fine-grained access controls.

Best for:

  • High-throughput applications requiring predictable performance at scale
  • Teams already invested in the AWS ecosystem
  • Workloads that need fine-grained IAM-based access control
  • Projects requiring advanced storage features like lifecycle rules and storage classes

Stackpane highlights: DynamoDB table browser with partition and sort key awareness, Cognito user pool management, S3 bucket browser with storage class visibility, and LocalStack integration for local development.

Which Should I Choose?

There is no single best provider — the right choice depends on your project requirements and team preferences.

  • Choose Firebase if you want real-time sync, a document database, and a tightly integrated platform with minimal setup.
  • Choose Supabase if you need SQL, relational data modeling, and an open-source stack with PostgreSQL at its core.
  • Choose AWS if you need enterprise-grade scalability, granular IAM controls, and deep integration with the broader AWS ecosystem.

Stackpane does not lock you into one provider. You can manage projects across all three platforms and switch between them from the sidebar.

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