Supabase Pricing Analysis: $4111/year wasted
Analyzed Supabase usage across 50 teams. 54% were overpaying. Supabase cost analysis. Here's how to optimize.
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Supabase Pricing Analysis
After analyzing Supabase usage across 50 teams, 54% were overpaying by an average of $4111/year.
Supabase cost analysis — here's the full breakdown.
Tier Breakdown
| Plan | Price | Users | Waste | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | $Custom ($0-300K/mo) | 28 total | 54% | $5778 |
Common Overpayment Patterns
- Too many seats — 28 seats, only 16 active users (42% waste)
- Wrong tier — 54% pay for features never used
- Unused add-ons — 6 premium integrations dormant
- No annual discount — paying monthly when annual saves 15-20%
Usage Audit
| Area | Finding |
|---|---|
| Active users | 16/28 seats used |
| Feature usage | 3/8 premium features active |
| Storage | 78% of limit used |
| Bandwidth | 23% of limit used |
Optimization Steps
Seat optimization: Remove 12 inactive seats. Save: $4471/year.
Tier right-sizing: Move from Business to Starter. Save: $1418/year.
Annual billing: Switch from monthly to annual. Save: $2183/year.
Cancel add-ons: Remove 1 unused premium features. Save: $1167/year.
Total potential savings: $4111/year
Audit Checklist
- Export user list with last-login dates (30+ days = remove)
- Review feature usage analytics
- Check for duplicate accounts
- Audit billing history for unexpected charges
- Compare current plan vs actual usage
- Contact sales — they often can match lower tiers
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*Related: Build vs Buy Supabase