Supabase
The open-source Firebase alternative with a Postgres database, authentication, instant APIs, edge functions, and real-time subscriptions.
What is Supabase?
Supabase is an open-source backend-as-a-service platform that provides all the tools you need to build a production-ready application. Built on top of PostgreSQL, it offers a complete alternative to Firebase with the power of a relational database.
Key Features
- PostgreSQL Database — Full Postgres with row-level security, extensions, and SQL access
- Authentication — Email, OAuth, magic links, and phone auth out of the box
- Auto-Generated APIs — RESTful and GraphQL APIs generated from your database schema
- Real-time Subscriptions — Listen to database changes in real time via WebSockets
- Storage — S3-compatible object storage with CDN integration
- Edge Functions — Deploy serverless TypeScript/Deno functions globally
Why We Recommend It
Supabase gives you the convenience of Firebase with the power of Postgres. Unlike Firebase, you are not locked into a proprietary database — you can always export your data and self-host. The developer experience is excellent, with great documentation and client libraries for every major framework.
Pricing
Free tier with 500MB database, 1GB storage, and 2 million auth requests. Pro plan at $25/month with 8GB database and 100GB storage.
Best For
Full-stack developers, indie hackers, startups building MVPs, and teams wanting a managed Postgres backend with authentication built in.