I'm working on a website for our college festival, but I'm really struggling to choose between two tech stacks: Supabase and a combination of MongoDB, Render, and Hono. I've done my homework, and even used MongoDB last year without any issues, but now I'm concerned about making the right choice for around 2,000 users. On one hand, Supabase offers built-in Google authentication and a quick setup with its relational database and automatic API generation. It has a generous free tier, so I wouldn't have to manage infrastructure and could focus on UI/UX. On the other hand, my previous setup with MongoDB Atlas, Render, and Hono worked out well. It provides more bandwidth and flexibility, allowing more control over the backend, but involves more manual configuration like keeping services warm. I'm torn because Supabase seems easier, but I'm worried about bandwidth limits. What do you think? Am I overthinking this? Any advice would be appreciated!
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Remember, the hardest part of event setups is often the unknowns. If you feel more comfortable with MongoDB, stick with what you know, especially since you won’t have to guess how it will perform under pressure. Also, you can consider a hybrid approach — use Supabase for most of the functions and MongoDB for specific features that require more control.
It really depends on your project's needs! If you just need the site to run smoothly during the festival with minimal hassle, Supabase might be the way to go. Its all-in-one approach is perfect for rapid development and lets you skip a lot of backend headaches. But if you anticipate needing more flexibility, especially with your data models in the future, MongoDB could serve you better in the long run. Plus, having the experience from last year could make going with MongoDB feel safer despite the extra setup.
I agree! If you foresee adding more features later on, MongoDB's flexibility is a huge advantage. But if it’s just for this year’s event and keeping things simple is key, Supabase's speed and ease of use might just win out.