How Postrust Compares
See how Postrust stacks up against other PostgreSQL API solutions. Choose the right tool for your needs.
vs PostgREST
The original PostgreSQL REST API server written in Haskell
Their Strengths
- Mature ecosystem
- Wide adoption
- Excellent documentation
Their Limitations
- No custom routes
- No GraphQL
- No realtime subscriptions
vs Hasura
GraphQL engine with real-time subscriptions
Their Strengths
- Feature-rich
- Real-time subscriptions
- Cloud offering
Their Limitations
- No native custom routes
- Resource intensive
- Complex licensing
vs Supabase
Full Firebase alternative with managed PostgreSQL
Their Strengths
- Full platform
- Great DX
- Generous free tier
Their Limitations
- Managed only
- Less control
- PostgREST under the hood
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Postrust | PostgREST | Hasura | Supabase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | Haskell | Haskell | Elixir + PostgREST |
| Cold Start (Lambda) | ~50ms | N/A* | N/A* | N/A (managed) |
| Binary Size | ~3.5 MB | ~20 MB | Container | N/A (managed) |
| REST API | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GraphQL | Built-in | No | Built-in | via pg_graphql |
| Realtime Subscriptions | Built-in | No | Built-in | Via Realtime |
| Custom Routes (Rust) | Native Axum | No | Actions only | Edge Functions |
| pgvector Support | Native | Limited | Via Remote Schema | Native |
| Admin UI | Built-in | No | Cloud only | Built-in |
| Self-Hosted | Yes | Yes | Yes (OSS) | Yes (complex) |
| Serverless Native | Yes | Via container | Via container | No |
| License | MIT | MIT | Apache 2.0 | Apache 2.0 |
* PostgREST and Hasura typically run as containers, not native Lambda functions. Cold start times are from project README; run your own benchmarks for production decisions.