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Mailgun vs Supabase Auth

Mailgun (Email) and Supabase Auth (Auth) take different approaches to development. Mailgun: Developer-first email API with routing validation and comprehensive SDKs Supabase Auth: PostgreSQL-native auth with row-level security and social/email/phone login

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Mailgun

Developer-first email API with routing validation and comprehensive SDKs

Category
Email
Subcategory
Transactional Email
Pricing
Free (100/day) / $15/mo
Tier
free
emailtransactional email
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Supabase Auth

PostgreSQL-native auth with row-level security and social/email/phone login

Category
Auth
Subcategory
Auth Provider
Pricing
Free (50K MAU) / Pro $25/mo
Tier
free
authauth provider

Key differences

DimensionMailgunSupabase Auth
PricingFree (100/day) / $15/moFree (50K MAU) / Pro $25/mo
PlatformTransactional EmailAuth Provider
Capabilitiesemail, transactional emailauth, auth provider

Choose Mailgun if...

  • Mailgun fits your specific workflow and team preferences

Choose Supabase Auth if...

  • Supabase Auth fits your specific workflow and team preferences

Community pros and cons

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mailgun or Supabase Auth better for beginners?
Both tools are accessible. Mailgun and Supabase Auth are similar in approachability — try both and see which workflow clicks.
Which is cheaper, Mailgun or Supabase Auth?
Both have a free pricing model. Mailgun: Free (100/day) / $15/mo. Supabase Auth: Free (50K MAU) / Pro $25/mo. Compare their specific plans to find the best value.
Can I use Mailgun and Supabase Auth together?
Yes — Mailgun (Email) and Supabase Auth (Auth) serve different roles and can complement each other in a project.

Verdict

Mailgun and Supabase Auth solve different problems. Choose based on whether you need a email or a auth.

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