Which requires less RAM: n8n or Supabase?

n8n uses less memory (2 GB) compared to Supabase (4 GB).

Which tool is more popular on GitHub: n8n or Supabase?

n8n leads with 56,400 GitHub stars versus 0 for Supabase.

Can I host both n8n and Supabase on the same VPS?

Yes! Combining both applications requires at least 6 GB of RAM plus operating system overhead. A 4GB to 8GB VPS easily accommodates both.

Head-to-Head Technical Benchmark

n8n vs Supabase

Technical hardware and popularity breakdown for self-hosting n8n and Supabase on cloud VPS servers.

Canonical Comparison URL: /compare/n8n-vs-supabase

Interactive Tool Matchup

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Candidate A

Candidate B

Candidate A

n8n

n8n-io/n8n

★ 56.4k

Fair-code workflow automation platform with 400+ native integrations and custom JS/Python nodes.

Min RAM

2 GB

Lower RAM

CPU Cores

1 vCPU

Disk Storage

20 GB

Deploy n8n Docker Compose →

Candidate B

Supabase

supabase/supabase

★ 0

Open-source Firebase alternative providing Postgres database, Authentication, Instant APIs, and Storage.

Min RAM

4 GB

CPU Cores

2 vCPU

Disk Storage

30 GB

Deploy Supabase Docker Compose →

Full Technical Benchmark Breakdown

Specification	n8n	Supabase	Advantage
Primary Category	automation	databases	—
Minimum RAM Required	2 GB	4 GB	n8n (2 GB lighter)
GitHub Stars	★ 56,400	★ 0	n8n (+56,400 stars)
GitHub Forks	7,800	0	n8n
License	Sustainable-Use	FOSS	Open-Source
Primary Language	TypeScript	N/A	—
Docker Image	docker.n8n.io/n8nio/n8n:latest	supabase/studio:latest	Both Container Ready

Multi-App Server Sizing

Can You Run Both n8n & Supabase Together?

Yes! Running both simultaneously requires approximately 9 GB RAM including host OS and Docker daemon buffers. A single standard $6-$10/mo cloud VPS easily hosts both without bottlenecks.

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