Omnibase vs Supabase
Both are open-source backends built on PostgreSQL. Omnibase focuses on multi-tenant SaaS with built-in permissions and billing.
Supabase is a solid open-source backend with a generous free tier and strong Postgres foundation. Omnibase builds on similar principles but focuses specifically on the needs of SaaS applications: native multi-tenancy, built-in RBAC, and declarative Stripe integration.
Multi-tenancy
Supabase
Requires manual Row-Level Security (RLS) policies per table. Works, but becomes complex and error-prone at scale. Multi-tenancy is not yet supported in Supabase Auth.
Omnibase
First-class tenant context switching. When users switch tenants, they get a new JWT with the active tenant ID. RLS policies use the built-in auth.active_tenant_id() helper. RBAC/ReBAC via Ory Keto for fine-grained permissions.
RBAC / Permissions
Supabase
No built-in role system beyond Postgres roles. RBAC requires Custom Claims via Auth Hooks combined with RLS policies. JWT changes require re-login to take effect.
Omnibase
Role-based access control built on Ory Keto (ReBAC). Define roles and permissions that map to your app's domain. Changes take effect immediately.
Stripe / Billing
Supabase
Stripe Sync Engine provides one-way sync from Stripe to your database. Foreign Data Wrapper for querying Stripe. Webhook handling and product management is manual.
Omnibase
Declarative Stripe config in JSON. Define products and prices in code, push with CLI. Webhooks handled automatically. Two-way sync.
At a glance
| Feature | Omnibase | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Native multi-tenancy | First-class tenant context with RLS helpers | Manual RLS policies per table |
| RBAC / Permissions | Built-in with Ory Keto (ReBAC) | DIY with Custom Claims + RLS |
| Stripe integration | Declarative config, CLI sync, auto webhooks | Sync Engine (one-way) or manual |
| Open source | ||
| PostgreSQL |
See how Omnibase works
Get started with the quickstart guide or explore the documentation.