Supabase
Supabase provides PostgreSQL database, authentication, storage, and realtime subscriptions with open-source foundation. Firebase alternative without the lock-in.
freemiumRated 4.6/5Growing
Why people pick it
Open-source Firebase alternative that doesn't try to own your entire backend.
Pricing snapshot
freemium
Free tier + paid plans starting $25/project/mo
Best fit
App backend
Authentication
Real-time apps
Choose Supabase if you need
App backend
Authentication
Real-time apps
File storage
PostgreSQL hosting
What Supabase does well
Open source
Real PostgreSQL
Good DX
Generous free tier
Less lock-in than Firebase
Where it can fall short
Newer platform
Smaller ecosystem
Some features still maturing
Self-hosting complexity
Alternatives
FAQ
What is Supabase best for?
Supabase is strongest for App backend, Authentication, Real-time apps.
Who should consider Supabase?
Supabase fits teams that value Open source and Real PostgreSQL more than Newer platform.
What should you watch before choosing Supabase?
Newer platform. Smaller ecosystem. Some features still maturing. Self-hosting complexity
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