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Supabase
The open source Firebase alternative with Postgres, Auth, and Edge Functions
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Product Overview & Architecture
Supabase is an open source Firebase alternative providing all the backend features developers need to build a product: a dedicated PostgreSQL database, user authentication with social logins and Row-Level Security, instant auto-generated APIs, real-time WebSocket subscriptions, file storage, and serverless edge functions powered by Deno.
BEST SUITED FOR:Full-stack web and mobile developers, Next.js startups, and teams needing raw SQL power
Key Features & Capabilities
Dedicated PostgreSQL database with full superuser SQL access and pgvector extension
Built-in auth supporting OAuth (GitHub, Google, Apple), magic links, SMS, and Passkeys
Realtime database change subscriptions over low-latency WebSockets
Auto-generated OpenAPI REST and GraphQL endpoints reflecting schema changes
Serverless TypeScript Edge Functions distributed across global edge nodes
Automated daily backups and point-in-time recovery down to the second
THE GOOD (PROS)
- •100% open source with zero vendor lock-in — can be self-hosted on any VPS
- •Rock-solid PostgreSQL database beneath the hood rather than proprietary NoSQL
- •Generous free tier with 2 free projects and 500MB database storage
SHORTCOMINGS (CONS)
- •Projects pause after 1 week of inactivity on the free hobby tier
- •Self-hosting configuration requires Docker Compose and networking knowledge
Pricing Plans & Tiers
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