Supabase
- About
- The open source Firebase alternative.
- Catalogue
- No. 001
- Category
- Development
- Founded
- 2020, San Francisco, California
- GitHub stars
- ★ 112k

Overview
Supabase is an open-source backend-as-a-service platform that provides essential tools like a PostgreSQL database, real-time subscriptions, authentication, and storage. It simplifies the process of building and scaling applications.
What it does well
Supabase offers an open-source, scalable PostgreSQL database with real-time capabilities, built-in authentication, and easy integration with popular front-end frameworks. It's developer-friendly, with a focus on simplicity and flexibility.
Why it’s in the collection
Supabase is ideal for developers seeking a transparent, flexible, and reliable platform that accelerates application development without the complexity of backend management.
On GitHub
- Stars
- 111,556
- Forks
- 16,843
- Commits
- 39,122
- Repository
- supabase/supabase
Languages
- TypeScript 60%
- MDX 33.4%
- JavaScript 5.4%
- CSS 0.8%
Compared with
FirebaseA Google-backed BaaS with real-time databases and ease of use, but it's not open-source and uses a NoSQL database.
AWS AmplifyIntegrated with AWS, offering extensive features and scalability, though it can be complex and costly.
Back4AppBuilt on Parse Server, it provides a cloud backend with flexible pricing and API support but is not fully open-source.
HerokuA PaaS that simplifies deployment and scaling but can be expensive as applications grow.
See every open-source alternative to Firebase in the collection.



