Supabase has the stronger current footing across package adoption, installed base, and code adoption. Both compete in Developer Tools. Updated daily with live metrics.
At a glance
Data sources: npm, PyPI, GitHub, Crunchbase, Hacker News, Reddit, job boards. Methodology →
Latest comparable sync April 2, 2026Evidence Table
Production signals first, softer context second. Winner states are explicit, and weak or missing data stays visible instead of being rounded away.
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| Signal | Current edge | Updated Apr 2 | Supabase Updated Apr 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
Adoption & EcosystemThese signals carry the most weight for a production default. | |||
| Momentum | Current edge Supabase +33 pts | 37 Moderate | 70 High |
| Total package downloads (30d)Source: npm + PyPI registriesUpdates: DailyNote: Sum of npm and PyPI; excludes other package managersMethodology → | Current edge Supabase 87x | 693.2K +18% | 60.6M (2 packages) |
| npm registry downloads (30d)Source: npm registryUpdates: DailyNote: Includes all package installations including CI/CD pipelines and mirrorsMethodology → | Current edge Supabase +48.6M | 0 | 48.6M (2 packages) |
| PyPI registry downloads (30d)Source: PyPI (pypistats.org)Updates: DailyNote: Includes all package installations including CI/CD pipelines and mirrorsMethodology → | Current edge Supabase 17x | 693.2K | 12.0M (2 packages) |
| Package dependentsSource: npm + PyPI registriesUpdates: DailyNote: Counts dependent packages across tracked npm and PyPI packages.Methodology → | Current edge Supabase 19x | 185 npm 0 · PyPI 185 | 3.5K npm 3.1K · PyPI 392 |
| Active contributors/daySource: GitHub APIUpdates: DailyNote: Tracks designated public repos per company, not all company GitHub activityMethodology → | Current edge Supabase 2.3x | 6 +5 contributors | 14 |
| Code adoption (repos)Source: ecosyste.ms Packages APIUpdates: DailyNote: Approximate count; excludes forksMethodology →Exclusive | Current edge Supabase 8292x | 2 | 16.6K |
Community & AttentionHelpful context, but weaker than the adoption rows above. | |||
| GitHub starsSource: GitHub APIUpdates: DailyNote: Stars are bookmarks - a popularity signal, not a usage indicatorMethodology → | Current edge Supabase 4.1x | 24.7K | 100.0K |
| Hacker News mentions (30d)Source: Hacker News (Algolia API)Updates: DailyMethodology → | Current edge Supabase 3.6x | 29 | 105 |
| HN discussion shareSource: Hacker News (Algolia API)Updates: DailyNote: Share of Hacker News mentions within the company's primary category.Methodology → | Current edge Supabase +33 pts | 0.5% | 33.3% |
| Job mentions (30d)Source: Job board aggregationUpdates: DailyNote: Counts job listings that mention the company's technology.Methodology →Exclusive | Current edge Supabase 2.0x | 1 | 2 |
Company DurabilityCapital and financing history provide context, not the whole call. | |||
| Total disclosed fundingSource: Public records / manual researchUpdates: WeeklyMethodology → | Current edge Haystack only | $46M | Not disclosed |
| Last funding round | Current edge Haystack only | Series B Aug 2023 | Not disclosed |
Data TrustCoverage and freshness stay visible instead of being hidden by the narrative. | |||
| Data confidenceSource: AI-BuzzUpdates: DailyNote: Composite score based on field completeness, metric freshness, and identifier coverage.Methodology → | Current edge Haystack +3 pts | Excellent (97%) | Excellent (94%) |
| Signals trackedSource: AI-BuzzUpdates: DailyNote: Number of tracked non-null signals in the core compare dataset.Methodology → | Current edge Supabase +1 | 5/7 adoption, attention, and trust signals | 6/7 adoption, attention, and trust signals |
| Latest sync | Current edge Same | Apr 2, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 |
Verdict
Supabase has the stronger current base on production adoption and installed base. Haystack still has the better short-term growth signal, so this is a stability call rather than a universal win.
Production adoption
Supabase leads at 87x on package downloads. Supabase is at 60.6M/mo.
Installed base
Supabase leads at 19x in dependent packages.
Code adoption
Supabase leads at 8292x in repos importing tracked packages.
Maintenance capacity
Supabase has the more active contributor base at 14 contributors/day.
npm+PyPI downloads/mo: Supabase 60.6M vs Haystack 693.2K. GitHub stars: Supabase 100.0K vs Haystack 24.7K. code adoption repos: Supabase 16.6K vs Haystack 2. Data as of April 2, 2026. Source: AI-Buzz Developer Adoption Index, ai-buzz.com/compare/haystack-vs-supabase. Accessed April 2, 2026.
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Comparing npm Downloads over 30 days: Supabase (2.9M).
Source: npm registry | Methodology | CC-BY-NC 4.0
| Date | Haystack | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18 | - | 2.1M |
| Mar 25 | - | 2.7M |
| Apr 1 | - | 2.9M |
| Apr 2 | - | 0 |
