Supabase
The open-source Firebase alternative, providing a full backend stack with a Postgres database.
Overview
Supabase is a comprehensive open-source backend-as-a-service (BaaS) platform designed to help developers build applications rapidly. It positions itself as an alternative to Firebase, offering a similar suite of tools but built around a robust PostgreSQL database. The platform provides a complete backend stack including a managed Postgres database, authentication services, instant RESTful and GraphQL APIs generated directly from your database schema, real-time subscriptions for live data updates, file storage, and serverless Edge Functions. This integrated approach allows developers to focus on their application's frontend and core logic, while Supabase handles the complexities of the backend infrastructure, from database management to user authentication and real-time data synchronization. Its open-source nature also provides flexibility and control for developers who prefer self-hosting or contributing to the platform's evolution.
Pricing
Free
- Unlimited API requests
- 50,000 monthly active users
- 500 MB database size
- Shared CPU
- 500 MB RAM
- 5 GB egress
- 5 GB cached egress
- 1 GB file storage
- Community support
Pro
- Everything in the Free Plan
- 100,000 monthly active users
- 8 GB disk size per project
- 250 GB egress
- 250 GB cached egress
- 100 GB file storage
- Email support
- Daily backups stored for 7 days
- 7-day log retention
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Built on PostgreSQL, offering robust and familiar relational database capabilities.
- Provides instant APIs (REST and GraphQL) directly from your database schema, accelerating development.
- Open-source nature allows for self-hosting, community contributions, and transparency.
- Comprehensive suite of backend services (Auth, Storage, Realtime) integrated into one platform.
- Scalable from small projects to applications serving millions of users.
- Generous free tier for getting started and prototyping.
- Supports vector embeddings, making it suitable for AI-driven applications.
Cons
- Can have a steeper learning curve for developers unfamiliar with PostgreSQL or database management.
- While open-source, some advanced features or enterprise support might require paid plans.
- Performance can be impacted by inefficient database queries if not optimized.
- Less mature ecosystem and community compared to established platforms like Firebase.
- Requires more manual configuration and understanding of database concepts than some highly abstracted BaaS solutions.
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Best For
- Building MVPs and prototypes quickly for web and mobile applications.
- Developing real-time applications like chat apps or collaborative tools.
- Creating backend services for SaaS products without managing complex infrastructure.
- Adding authentication and user management to applications.
- Storing and serving user-generated content or media files.
- Developing AI-powered applications leveraging vector embeddings.
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