backenddatabasedev

Supabase

Open-source Firebase alternative that doesn't try to own your entire backend.

Best use cases
• App backend
• Authentication
• Real-time apps
• File storage
• PostgreSQL hosting
Pros
• Open source
• Real PostgreSQL
• Good DX
• Generous free tier
• Less lock-in than Firebase
Cons
• Newer platform
• Smaller ecosystem
• Some features still maturing
• Self-hosting complexity
Pricing
freemium
Free tier + paid plans starting $25/project/mo
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