tinbase vs AI Eyes
Comprehensive feature analysis, ratings breakdown, platform compatibility, and community review comparison.
tinbase
Local Supabase without Docker one process, real Postgres
Detailed Feature Comparison Matrix
Compare Other Tools| Dimension | tinbase |  AI Eyes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Category | Open Source | Open Source |
| Community Rating | No ratings(0 reviews) | No ratings(0 reviews) |
| Community Upvotes | 8 votes | 63 votes |
| Supported Platforms | Web | Web |
| Tags & Focus | #Developer Tools#Open Source#GitHub#Database | #Developer Tools#Open Source#Privacy#OpenAI Day |
| Maker / Company | Independent Developer | Independent Developer |
| Platform Verification | Community Listing | Community Listing |
About tinbase
tinbase is a lightweight, developer-focused tool designed to provide a full Supabase-compatible backend experience without the heavy resource overhead of a traditional multi-container Docker stack. Instead of managing a complex setup of numerous containers, tinbase serves the same core APIs from a single, streamlined process.
Powered by real Postgres 17, tinbase includes support for essential backend features such as Row Level Security (RLS), Auth, Storage, and Realtime. Because it is fully Supabase-compatible, your existing supabase-js client code works completely unchanged. Notably, tinbase is so efficient that the entire backend can even run directly inside a browser tab. Open source under the permissive MIT license, it is built to simplify local development and developer workflows.
Pros of tinbase
- Runs a full Supabase-compatible backend in a single process without Docker
- Powered by real Postgres 17 with RLS, Auth, Storage, and Realtime
- Works seamlessly with existing supabase-js code without changes
- Open source under the MIT license
- Lightweight enough to run the entire backend inside a browser tab
Cons of tinbase
- Docker-free local alternative may require testing edge cases against hosted production Supabase environments
- Niche tool tailored specifically for developers seeking lightweight Supabase alternatives
Frequently Asked Questions
What is tinbase?
tinbase is an open-source, single-process, full Supabase-compatible backend powered by real Postgres 17, offering Auth, Storage, Realtime, and RLS without requiring a Docker container stack.
Do I need to change my code to use tinbase with Supabase?
No. Because tinbase is fully Supabase-compatible, your existing supabase-js code works completely unchanged.
Is tinbase open source?
Yes, tinbase is open source and distributed under the MIT license.
Where can tinbase run?
tinbase runs as a single process, and its lightweight nature allows the entire backend to even run directly inside a browser tab.
About AI Eyes
AI Eyes is a permission-first co-presence prototype designed for AI companions. Created by developer Deen Storkey, this open-source tool establishes a privacy-focused, local-first foundation for managing what your digital companions can see and hear.
With its initial v0.1 release, AI Eyes allows users to choose a specific screen or window to capture and gives granular, separate controls for screen, system audio, and microphone inputs. The interface makes it easy to invite named companions and ensures transparency by always displaying when sensing is active. Users can pause or end sessions at any time; ending a session immediately stops all media tracks and resets the session completely.
Built using Codex and GPT-5.6, this prototype is focused entirely on local-first permission, presence, and session-control. Please note that in this foundational stage, no external AI provider or semantic understanding has been connected yet.
Pros of AI Eyes
- Privacy-focused, local-first permission architecture
- Separate, granular control over screen, system audio, and microphone capture
- Clear visual indicators showing when active sensing is occurring
- Open-source code base allowing developers to review and build upon the prototype
Cons of AI Eyes
- It is a prototype (v0.1) and does not yet have an active AI provider or semantic understanding connected
- Limited to foundational capture and session-control features at this stage
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AI Eyes?
AI Eyes is an open-source, permission-first co-presence prototype built to manage what AI companions can access. It provides local-first controls over screen sharing, audio, and session state.
Does AI Eyes currently analyze my screen or voice?
No. In the v0.1 release, no AI provider or semantic understanding is connected. The prototype is currently a local-first foundation focused on permission, capture, presence, and session-control.
How do I control my privacy while using AI Eyes?
AI Eyes lets you choose exactly which screen or window to capture and gives you separate toggle controls for your screen, system audio, and microphone. There is also a clear indicator to show when sensing is active, and you can pause or end the session to stop all media tracks instantly.
What technologies were used to build AI Eyes?
The AI Eyes prototype was built using Codex and GPT-5.6.