
Open-source Firebase alternative built on PostgreSQL
Supabase is an open-source backend-as-a-service platform built on PostgreSQL that provides instant REST and GraphQL APIs, authentication with row-level security, real-time subscriptions, file storage, edge functions, and vector embeddings. It offers a complete backend stack that can be self-hosted or used as a managed cloud service, giving developers full SQL flexibility without vendor lock-in.
Full-featured managed PostgreSQL database with extensions support, database branching, and automatic backups on paid plans
Instantly generates RESTful and GraphQL APIs from your database schema via PostgREST with no additional configuration
Built-in auth system supporting email/password, magic links, social OAuth providers, phone auth, and row-level security policies
Subscribe to database changes in real-time via WebSockets with broadcast, presence, and Postgres CDC channels
Server-side TypeScript functions powered by Deno, deployed globally at the edge for low-latency serverless compute
S3-compatible object storage with built-in image transformations, resumable uploads, and CDN delivery
Native vector database support via pgvector extension for AI/ML applications, semantic search, and RAG pipelines
Build complete web apps with auth, database, storage, and APIs using a single platform alongside Next.js, Nuxt, or SvelteKit
Provide a scalable backend for iOS, Android, and Flutter apps with native SDKs, auth, and real-time data sync
Power RAG pipelines, semantic search, and AI features using pgvector embeddings directly in your PostgreSQL database
Build SaaS products with row-level security for tenant isolation, built-in auth, and usage-based scaling
Best overall backend platform for full-stack developers who want PostgreSQL's flexibility with Firebase-level convenience and a clear open-source exit strategy.
The cornerstone of any indie dev stack — gives you a complete backend in minutes with a free tier generous enough to reach your first paying customers.
Web-based SQL editor and table management GUI for browsing data, running queries, and managing schema visually
Go from idea to working backend in minutes with auto-generated APIs and the database studio GUI

The fastest AI code editor — built in Rust for speed and collaboration