Supabase
Open source Firebase alternative with Postgres database and authentication.
Supabase is an open-source backend-as-a-service platform that provides developers with a Postgres database, authentication, real-time subscriptions, storage, and edge functions. It's designed for building scalable production applications with a generous free tier for hobby projects and transparent usage-based pricing for growing teams.
How we scored it
Six-factor weighted score. Each dimension scored 0–10 by our editorial team across testing periods of 3–18 months. No vendor influence.
What it actually costs
Intro pricing shown — see the renewal note for what you'll pay after the introductory term. We don't hide the second-act price.
The real cost
What you'll actually pay across 4 years, including the renewal cliff. We blend the math so you see the true monthly cost.
When the bill actually arrives
Most hosts advertise intro pricing prominently and renewal pricing in the fine print. Here\'s the trajectory drawn to scale.
Features at a glance
Every meaningful capability, listed plainly. ✓ included, ✕ not included, or a specific value where it matters.
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Supabase against the field
The highest-scoring alternatives in the same category, compared on the figures we hold for all of them.
| SupabaseThis page | GitHub | Linear | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReviewCost score | 8.7/10 | 8.7/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Cheapest plan | Free | — | — |
| From | — | — | — |
| Renews at | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Biggest strength | Postgres foundation means you're not locked into a proprietary database — you can self-host or migrate if needed | GitHub Copilot demonstrably accelerates development — customers like Duolingo report 25% speed gains and Mercado Libre cuts coding time by 50% | Exceptionally fast performance with sub-second load times and real-time sync across all users |
| Biggest drawback | Dashboard can be overwhelming for developers new to Postgres — the SQL editor and migration tools assume some database literacy | Pricing can become punitive at scale — enterprise features and Copilot seats add up quickly for larger teams, making alternatives like GitLab worth evaluating | Limited customisation options may frustrate power users wanting complex workflows |
Prices are the published figures at the time of writing and change often. Renewal pricing is shown where the vendor publishes it. See how we review.
What people ask about Supabase
Straight answers to what buyers actually ask, drawn from the documentation and published user reports.