Supabase
The open-source Firebase alternative with Postgres
Pricing
Free tier
Hybrid
Adoption
→StableLicense
Open Source
Data freshness
—Overview
What is Supabase?
Supabase is an open-source Firebase alternative built on Postgres. It bundles a relational database, authentication, auto-generated REST and GraphQL APIs, realtime subscriptions, edge functions, and file storage into a single platform. One of the most popular full-stack backends for modern web apps.
Key differentiator
“The open-source Firebase alternative with Postgres”
Capability profile
Strength Radar
Honest assessment
Strengths & Weaknesses
↑ Strengths
Fit analysis
Who is it for?
✓ Best for
Startup founders and indie developers who need a complete backend-as-a-service with auth, database, and storage in one place
Teams moving from Firebase who want a relational database with a generous free tier
Developers who want to self-host their database infrastructure while keeping a familiar UI
✕ Not a fit for
Teams needing a horizontally sharded database for massive write throughput
Enterprises requiring SOC 2 on the free plan without upgrading to a paid tier
Cost structure
Pricing
Free Tier
Available
Starts at
Freemium
Model
Hybrid
Enterprise
None
Performance benchmarks
How Fast Is It?
Ecosystem
Relationships
Alternatives
Next step
Get Started with Supabase
Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.