Azure Database for PostgreSQL may suit you better if…
- Your company standardises on Azure
- You need Entra ID integration everywhere
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Da8a vs Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL (Flexible Server) is managed Postgres in Azure. Da8a includes the rest of the backend (auth, storage, API, Realtime and functions) on a server dedicated to you.
| Topic | Da8a | Azure Database for PostgreSQL |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Full backend around Postgres | Managed database only |
| Auth | Built in, including SAML SSO | Entra ID / Azure AD B2C, separately |
| Browser access | supabase-js with RLS | Through your own API |
| Pricing model | A flat price per server | Compute tier, storage and backup retention |
| Where it runs | A dedicated server of your own | Azure |
This page describes general differences as of 2026, not every feature. Products change over time; check each provider’s own documentation for current details.
Da8a may suit you better if…
- You want a whole backend from one dashboard
- You want a flat price
- You want supabase-js compatibility
Switching to Da8a
pg_dumpand restore into Da8a.- Configure auth providers (SAML works with Entra ID).
- Replace custom API endpoints with the auto REST API.
More detail in the migration docs and the quickstart.
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