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Starting Price
$25/mo
Type
Saas
Founded
2020
Company
Supabase
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About Supabase

Supabase is an open-source Postgres development platform that provides a full suite of backend services: a Postgres database, authentication with Row Level Security, globally distributed Edge Functions (Deno/TypeScript), file storage with CDN and image transformations, real-time data synchronization, vector embeddings for AI, and auto-generated REST (via PostgREST) and GraphQL APIs. It integrates seamlessly with popular frameworks like React, Flutter, and Next.js, offers a CLI for local development, branching for schema testing, and logs analytics with Log Drains. Trusted by companies like Firecrawl, Rally, and Hyper, Supabase enables rapid development from passion projects to enterprise-scale applications with predictable pricing and a generous free tier.

Key Features

Postgres Database (100% portable, full relational DB)
Authentication with Row Level Security (email, passwordless, OAuth, MFA)
Edge Functions (globally distributed, Deno/TypeScript, no server management)
File Storage & CDN (with image transformations and caching)
Realtime Data Synchronization (build multiplayer experiences)
Vector Embeddings & AI Integrations (OpenAI, Hugging Face, auto-embedding)
Auto-generated REST and GraphQL APIs
Table Editor, SQL Editor, and RLS Policies UI
CLI for local development and project management
Branching for safe schema testing before production

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Open source and self-hostable; avoids vendor lock-in
  • Full Postgres database under the hood – 100% portable and reliable
  • Integrated platform (database, auth, storage, functions, realtime) reduces toolchain complexity
  • Real-time capabilities out of the box without extra configuration
  • Auto-generated REST and GraphQL APIs speed up frontend development
  • Generous free tier (50K MAU, 500 MB DB, 1 GB storage) for early-stage projects
  • Predictable, transparent pricing with usage-based scaling
  • Active open-source community and extensive documentation with templates
Cons
  • Free projects are paused after 1 week of inactivity
  • Some features (e.g., Branching, Analytics Buckets, Python client) are in beta or public alpha
  • Limited database size (500 MB) and shared CPU on the Free plan
  • Advanced features like SOC2, SSO, and HIPAA require Team ($599/mo) or Enterprise plans
  • Compute add-ons can become expensive for large-scale workloads beyond micro instances

Best For

Building SaaS applications with user management and subscription handlingReal-time multiplayer or collaborative apps (chat, live updates)AI/ML applications with vector search and embeddingsServerless backends for web and mobile appsFile storage and serving (images, videos, documents)Rapid prototyping and MVPs with full backend stackFintech and AI-native marketing platforms (see customer stories)

Pricing Plans

Free

Free
  • 500 MB database
  • 1 GB file storage
  • 50,000 monthly active users
  • 500 edge function invocations
  • Community support
Start for Free

Pro

Popular
$25/month
  • 8 GB database
  • 100 GB storage
  • Unlimited MAU
  • 2M edge invocations
  • Email support
  • Daily backups
Get Started

Team

$599/month
  • Everything in Pro
  • SOC2 compliance
  • SSO
  • Priority support
  • SLA
  • 28-day backups
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FAQ

How does pricing work?
Supabase offers a free plan with unlimited API requests, 50K MAU, 500 MB database, and 1 GB storage. The Pro plan starts at $25/month per project and includes 100K MAU, 8 GB disk, 100 GB storage, and email support. Additional projects cost $10/month each. The Team plan ($599/month) adds SSO, SOC2, ISO 27001, and longer log retention. Enterprise custom pricing is available for large-scale workloads with dedicated support.
Is Supabase open source?
Yes, Supabase is open source. Many features are also available for self-hosting, and the platform is built on top of open-source tools like Postgres, PostgREST, and GoTrue.

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