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PostgreSQL MCP vs Supabase MCP — Which MCP Tool is Better in 2026?

A side-by-side comparison of PostgreSQL MCP and Supabase MCP: features, pricing, platform support, ease of setup, and which MCP server fits your stack.

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PostgreSQL MCP

Give AI direct access to your PostgreSQL database

Database✓ Verified✦ Featured
4.6Open Source · Free
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Supabase MCP

Query and manage your Supabase database with AI

Database✓ Verified✦ Featured
4.7Open Source · Free
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Feature comparison

PostgreSQL MCP
Supabase MCP
Pricing model
Open Source
Open Source
Free tier
Available
Available
Starting price
$0
$0
Key features
  • postgres
  • sql
  • Schema introspection across tables and views
  • Parameterised SQL execution
  • Read-only and read/write modes
  • Connection pooling and timeouts
  • postgres
  • backend
  • auth
  • Schema introspection across tables and views
  • Parameterised SQL execution
  • Read-only and read/write modes
Platform support
All Models
All Models
GitHub stars
32,100 ★
4,200 ★
Last updated
May 2026
May 2026
Ease of setup
Easy
Easy
Best for
Give AI direct access to your PostgreSQL database
Query and manage your Supabase database with AI
Community
289 upvotes
359 upvotes

Install PostgreSQL MCP

$npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres

Install Supabase MCP

$npx @supabase/mcp-server-supabase

Our Verdict

PostgreSQL MCP is better for database use cases and quick setup, while Supabase MCP is better for database use cases and quick setup.

Both PostgreSQL MCP and Supabase MCP are solid MCP servers. Pick PostgreSQL MCP if you need database use cases and quick setup. Pick Supabase MCP if you need database use cases and quick setup.

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Frequently asked questions

Is PostgreSQL MCP better than Supabase MCP?

PostgreSQL MCP is the stronger pick for database workflows, while Supabase MCP wins for database. There's no universal winner — it depends on your stack, budget, and which MCP clients you use.

What is the difference between PostgreSQL MCP and Supabase MCP?

PostgreSQL MCP (Open Source) focuses on Give AI direct access to your PostgreSQL database. Supabase MCP (Open Source) focuses on Query and manage your Supabase database with AI. They also differ on ease of setup (Easy vs Easy) and platform support.

Is PostgreSQL MCP free?

PostgreSQL MCP is Open Source (starting at Free).

Is Supabase MCP free?

Supabase MCP is Open Source (starting at Free).