What we love
- Real Postgres, not a proprietary store
- Auth + RLS gives you secure-by-default APIs
- Generous free tier
What to watch
- Local development setup can be finicky
- Edge Functions are improving but not yet best-in-class
Best for
Developers who want Firebase ergonomics with real Postgres underneath.
Key features
- Managed Postgres with extensions
- Auth with Row Level Security
- Realtime subscriptions
- Storage with auth + CDN
- Vector / pgvector for AI apps
- Edge Functions (Deno)
What is Supabase?
Supabase gives you Postgres, auth, storage, realtime, edge functions, and a vector database — all open source and beautifully designed.
Who is it for?
Supabase is a great fit for teams looking for a backend & infrastructure tool that fits the freemium tier. It's especially loved by engineering teams building serious production systems.
Key tags
Backend as a ServicePostgresOpen Source
How it compares
We curate Supabase among the top Backend & Infrastructure tools on saas.fyi. Browse all Backend & Infrastructure tools to compare alternatives, or use the directory's search and filters to find a closer fit.
Pricing
Free, Pro $25/mo. Pricing tier: Freemium. Always confirm current pricing on the official site — SaaS pricing changes frequently.
Quick facts
- Category: Backend & Infrastructure
- Pricing: Freemium — Free, Pro $25/mo
- Website: supabase.com
