The open-source Firebase alternative — Postgres database, Auth, instant APIs, Edge Functions, Realtime, Storage, and Vector embeddings all in one platform.
Value Proposition
A complete open-source backend platform built on Postgres, eliminating the need to stitch together multiple services.
Problem Solved
Removes the complexity of managing separate auth, database, storage, and API layers by bundling everything into one cohesive platform.
Target Audience
Full-stack developers, indie hackers, startups, and enterprises looking for a scalable Postgres backend without infrastructure overhead.
Business Details
Pricing
Free
$0/month
Great for hobby projects and exploring Supabase.
Pro
$25/month
For production apps with dedicated resources and no project pausing.
Team
$599/month
For teams needing advanced security, SSO, and compliance.
Life Without vs. With Supabase
Without
With Supabase
Questions & Answers
Yes, Supabase is fully open-source (MIT licensed) and can be self-hosted using Docker. The hosted platform on supabase.com is the easiest way to get started, but you retain full portability since it runs on standard PostgreSQL.