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Supabase

Freemium
databasebackend

Supabase is an open-source backend-as-a-service suite that provides developers with a full PostgreSQL database, real-time subscriptions, and built-in authentication to accelerate application development without complex infrastructure management.

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Open source Firebase alternative built on Postgres.

Supabase provides a comprehensive set of backend tools including a relational PostgreSQL database, real-time data synchronization via WebSockets, and a robust authentication system supporting social logins and Magic Links. It simplifies file storage with an integrated solution for managing large assets, and allows for server-side logic execution through scalable Edge Functions. The platform natively integrates with Stripe for subscriptions and offers a powerful SQL editor and automated API generation, making it a highly modular ecosystem for web and mobile developers.

Pros

  • Leverages the full power of PostgreSQL, allowing developers to use complex joins, views, and specialized extensions like PostGIS for geospatial data.
  • Automatically generates RESTful and GraphQL APIs based on your database schema, significantly reducing the amount of boilerplate backend code required.
  • Provides real-time database listeners that allow applications to react instantly to data changes using a simple client-side subscription model.

Cons

  • The edge functions are written in TypeScript via Deno, which may require a learning curve for developers accustomed to traditional Node.js environments.
  • Setting up complex row-level security policies requires a solid understanding of PostgreSQL syntax and logical expressions to ensure data remains secure.
  • While highly scalable, the platform can experience slight latency spikes when waking up projects on the free tier from their hibernated state.

Key features

  • Postgres
  • Auth
  • Storage
  • Realtime

Integrations

VercelNetlifyStripeAuth0Next.jsSvelteKit

Target audience

Developers, Startups, Web agencies

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Active Users

500K+

Founded

2020

Headquarters

Singapore, Singapore

Pricing Tiers

Free

Start building for free with enough resources for personal projects.

Free

Pro

Scale your projects with more resources, daily backups, and support.

$25/month

Enterprise

Custom solutions for large organizations with dedicated support and infrastructure.

Custom

Frequently Asked Questions

Top Alternatives to Supabase

Firebase

Consider choosing Firebase over Supabase if you require a proprietary, high-speed NoSQL document store and want native, deep integration with Google Cloud’s ecosystem of serverless products.

Appwrite

Consider choosing Appwrite over Supabase if you need an open-source backend platform that can be self-hosted with ease using Docker and supports a broader range of storage providers.

PlanetScale

Consider choosing PlanetScale over Supabase if you need a specialized MySQL-compatible serverless database that prioritizes advanced horizontal scaling and branch-based database deployment workflows.

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