Limited Compute Capabilities Beyond Edge Functions

7/10 High

Supabase's reliance on edge functions is insufficient for applications requiring more powerful compute. Developers frequently need to pair Supabase with external serverless platforms like AWS Lambda, fragmenting their architecture.

SupabaseEdge FunctionsAWS Lambda
Category
architecture
Workaround
solid
Stage
build
Freshness
persistent
Scope
single_lib
Upstream
open
Recurring
Yes
Buyer Type
team
Maintainer
active

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Collection History

Query: “What are the most common pain points with Supabase for developers in 2025?”4/6/2026

Having only edge functions as compute is very limiting. Most apps need compute more powerful than this. I often find myself pairing Supabase with AWS Serverless stack to compensate for the lack of compute on Supabase.

Created: 4/6/2026Updated: 4/6/2026