Supabase

Open source Firebase alternative with Postgres database, authentication, instant APIs, and realtime subscriptions.

supabase.com

Verified API available Works with Claude AI · Make · n8n Free tier ~16k monthly visits

Quick facts
What is it	Open source Firebase alternative with Postgres database, authentication, instant APIs, and realtime subscriptions.
Pricing	Freemium — from $25/mo
Free tier	Yes
Platform	Web Application
API	Yes
Works with	Claude AI, Make, n8n
Best for	building web applications with backend infrastructure, creating real-time collaborative tools
Domain registered	2017

Data updated Aug. 1, 2026

What does Supabase do?

Supabase is an open source backend platform that provides developers with a complete set of tools for building applications. It starts with a full Postgres database, which serves as the foundation for all other services. The platform automatically generates RESTful APIs from your database schema, eliminating the need to write backend code for basic CRUD operations. It includes authentication with user management, realtime subscriptions for live data updates, and edge functions for serverless computing.

The platform stands out by being built on PostgreSQL, giving developers full database control while providing the convenience of a managed service. All components work together seamlessly - authentication integrates directly with row-level security, realtime updates work with database changes, and storage connects with authentication permissions. This integrated approach means developers get a cohesive backend system rather than separate services that need to be connected manually.

Supabase benefits developers building web and mobile applications who want to move quickly without sacrificing database control. It works particularly well for startups and small teams that need production-ready backend infrastructure without maintaining their own servers. Common use cases include SaaS applications, real-time collaboration tools, mobile apps with user authentication, and any project that needs a reliable database with automatic API generation.

Development — Other

#authentication#backend as a service#open source#postgres-database

Key features

What makes it stand out

Full Postgres database with built-in Row Level Security

Instant RESTful APIs automatically generated from your database

Realtime subscriptions for building multiplayer experiences

Authentication with user management and secure access controls

Edge Functions for serverless code execution

Who is Supabase for?

Who benefits most from this tool

building web applications with backend infrastructure

creating real-time collaborative tools

developing mobile apps with secure authentication

Pricing

Free tier available — start without a credit card

Free

2 active projects
Unlimited API requests
50,000 monthly active users
500 MB database size
5 GB egress
5 GB cached egress
1 GB file storage
Community support

Pro

$25.0/month

Everything in Free, plus:

60 log drains
0.09 egress overage
0.125 disk size overage
0.021 file storage overage
0.03 cached egress overage
0.0032 monthly active users overage
100,000 monthly active users
8 GB disk size per project
250 GB egress
250 GB cached egress
100 GB file storage
Email support
Daily backups stored for 7 days
7-day log retention
Add Log Drains

Team

$599.0/month

Everything in Pro, plus:

SOC2
Project-scoped and read-only access
HIPAA available as paid add-on
SSO for Supabase Dashboard
Priority email support & SLAs
Daily backups stored for 14 days
28-day log retention

Enterprise

Custom

Designated Support manager
Uptime SLAs
BYO Cloud supported
24×7×365 premium enterprise support
Private Slack channel
Custom Security Questionnaires

Trust & presence

Search presence Top 10k site

Domain Domain registered 2017

Gallery

Click any image to enlarge

Alternatives in Development

MongoDB Development

A modern database platform that natively stores and queries vector data for AI applications alongside operational data.

make · n8n+1 Top 10k site

Firebase Development

Google's mobile and web app development platform — build, run, and scale apps with backend services and AI integration

zapier

Stack Auth Development

Open-source authentication suite for user management, teams, and OAuth integration in Next.js apps

Hook0 Development

Open-source webhooks-as-a-service — send one API call, and it handles delivery, retries, and security for you.

Engagespot Development

A single API to add in-app, email, SMS, push, and Slack notifications to your product with a pre-built inbox.

Interview Coder Development

AI assistant for technical interviews that provides real-time coding help while remaining undetectable during screen sharing

Parca Development

Open source continuous profiling tool that finds CPU, memory, and I/O bottlenecks in your code without complex setup.

marimo Development

A reactive Python notebook that runs as a script, shares as an app, and stores as Git-friendly code.

Similar tools

SUPANEXT Developer Tools

A complete Next.js and Supabase starter kit for launching AI and SaaS apps, with payments, auth, and SEO built-in.

Powabase Developer Tools

An all-in-one backend platform for building AI apps, combining Postgres, RAG pipelines, and agent workflows.

SupaLaunch Developer Tools

A Next.js and Supabase starter kit for building SaaS apps — includes auth, payments, AI components, and a landing page.

Supaguard Pentesting

Security scanner for Supabase — finds exposed keys, weak RLS policies, and leaked PII data automatically

Qubinets Developer Tools

Managed Kubernetes platform for deploying open-source AI infrastructure and backend services across multiple cloud providers

InsForge Developer Tools

A backend platform that lets AI coding agents build and deploy full-stack applications automatically.

Xata Developer Tools

Postgres database platform with instant branching, data anonymization, and scale-to-zero for faster development

make · n8n

Browserbase Developer Tools

Serverless browser platform for AI agents to autonomously read, write, and perform tasks on the web

n8n

Works with Claude AI

View all →

Anthropic Models

AI research and product company building safe, capable assistants like Claude

zapier · n8n+3 Top 1k site

ClickUp AI Workspace

AI-powered project management hub — manage tasks, documents, and collaboration with built-in AI assistants.

zapier · n8n+1 Top 10k site

Freshworks AI Agent

AI-powered customer messaging platform with live chat, chatbots, and omnichannel support for businesses.

n8n · claude Top 10k site

Wrike Productivity Tools

AI-powered enterprise work management platform that automates tasks, provides insights, and coordinates teams.

zapier · make+5 Top 100k site

Brevo AI Marketing

All-in-one marketing platform with AI — send emails, SMS, automate campaigns, and manage customer relationships in one place.

zapier · n8n+4 Top 10k site

Gamma Design Generator

AI presentation maker and website builder — turn ideas into polished decks, docs, and sites in minutes

zapier · n8n+2 Top 10k site

Otter.ai Meeting Assistant

AI meeting assistant that transcribes conversations, generates summaries, and tracks action items automatically

zapier · claude Top 100k site

Qlik For Data Analytics

Enterprise data integration and analytics platform — unify data sources, ensure quality, and build AI-powered dashboards.

claude Top 100k site