About Supabase
Supabase gives every project a real Postgres database wrapped in instant APIs, auth, storage, edge functions, and realtime subscriptions. Being SQL-first means no lock-in gymnastics later, and the open-source core can self-host. It became the default backend of the AI-app wave for good reason. Fast growth means occasional rough edges, and heavy enterprise features are still maturing.
Key Features
- Hosted Postgres with extensions
- Auto-generated APIs
- Authentication and row-level security
- Storage and edge functions
- Vector embeddings for AI
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Real Postgres, not a proprietary store
- Instant REST and realtime APIs
- Open source and self-hostable
- Auth and storage included
Cons
- Younger than Firebase at scale
- Some services still maturing
- Compute add-ons complicate billing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Supabase free?
Yes, two projects with 500 MB databases; paid starts at $25 monthly.
Supabase or Firebase?
Choose Supabase for SQL and portability; Firebase for Google integration and offline-first mobile.
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