Supabase

Open-source Firebase alternative with PostgreSQL

4.5 out of 54.5(4,567 reviews)
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Free tier•Paid from $25/mo
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About Supabase

Supabase is an open-source backend-as-a-service built on PostgreSQL. Get a database, authentication, storage, and real-time subscriptions without managing servers.

Key Features

  • PostgreSQL database
  • Real-time subscriptions
  • Authentication
  • Storage
  • Edge Functions
  • Vector embeddings

Pricing Plans

Free

$0
  • 500 MB database
  • 5 GB bandwidth
  • Auth users
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Most Popular

Pro

$25/mo
  • 8 GB database
  • 250 GB bandwidth
  • Daily backups
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Team

$599/mo
  • Unlimited database
  • SSO
  • Priority support
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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Open source
  • PostgreSQL power
  • Generous free tier
  • Great documentation

Cons

  • Requires SQL knowledge
  • Learning curve
  • Self-hosting requires setup
  • Limited GUI tools

Best For

Web app backends
Mobile app backends
Real-time apps
SaaS products

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Comparisons

Supabase vs Firebase: Open Source vs Google

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Supabase really open source?

Yes, Supabase is fully open source. You can self-host it or use their cloud service.

Supabase vs Firebase?

Supabase uses PostgreSQL (SQL) while Firebase uses NoSQL. Supabase is open-source, Firebase is Google-owned.