BaseBuddy vs Supamode
Compare BaseBuddy and Supamode for Supabase CMS projects, existing schemas, self-hosting, permissions, and editor workflows.
Short version
Supamode is a Supabase-focused CMS/admin interface that adapts to Supabase database schemas and provides dashboards, permissions, and a self-hosted interface.
BaseBuddy is also Supabase-focused, but it is narrower and open source. It is built around saved mappings, editor workflows, dirty-field saves, media/files, SEO, and content-team permissions.
Similar goal, different product shape
Both products are trying to make Supabase content easier for non-technical users. The difference is how much surface area you want.
| Question | BaseBuddy | Supamode |
|---|---|---|
| Primary job | WordPress-like editor for mapped Supabase/Postgres content | Supabase CMS/admin interface with dashboards and smart forms |
| License/model | Open-source AGPL app repo | Commercial lifetime-license product from Makerkit |
| Runtime model | Saved mapping is the editor runtime truth | Adapts to database schema and uses its own app layer |
| Best fit | Existing content schemas that need editorial workflows | Teams wanting a broader Supabase admin/CMS interface |
| Editorial focus | Posts, rich text, media/files, SEO, taxonomy, publishing, permissions | Data navigation, generated forms, dashboards, permissions, audit logs |
Choose BaseBuddy when
- You want an open-source Supabase CMS you can inspect, self-host, and contribute to.
- You care most about content editing workflows, not general dashboards.
- You want to map an existing posts/articles/docs model into a focused editor.
- You want clear safety rules: opening content does not mutate it, normal save writes dirty fields only, and publish actions are explicit.
Choose Supamode when
- You want a broader Supabase admin interface with dashboards and generated forms.
- A paid lifetime-license product fits your budget and support expectations.
- You want a product closely tied to the Makerkit ecosystem or Supamode's feature set.
The main difference
Supamode is broader. BaseBuddy is more focused on open-source content editing for existing Supabase/Postgres schemas.
For the BaseBuddy side, Supabase CMS, Projects and mappings, and Publishing workflows show the narrower editorial model.
You can read more about Supamode in the Supamode docs and the Makerkit Supabase CMS page.