Supabase
Open-source platform powered by Postgres
Supabase is an open-source platform that provides developers with a suite of backend tools. It is often presented as an alternative to Firebase, particularly for those who prefer to work with PostgreSQL. The platform includes a managed database, authentication, file storage, and serverless functions.
Example customers include Mozilla, GitHub, 1Password, Pika, Humata.
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What's good about Supabase
- Full PostgreSQL access: direct access to the database, not an abstraction
- Open Source: Avoids vendor lock-in and can be self-hosted
- Combines database, authentication, storage, and serverless functions in one platform
- Generous free tier: suitable for small projects
Supabase pricing examples
Supabase uses a tiered subscription model where you select a plan that includes a base set of resources and then pay for any additional consumption on a usage basis.
There are four plans available, including a free tier for hobby projects:
- Free: $0/month
- Pro: From $25/month
- Team: From $599/month
- Enterprise: Custom pricing
Below are some example configurations and their estimated costs:
| Example configuration | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Object Storage | $21.00 / mo 1 TB + 250 GB reads/writes |
| Managed PostgreSQL | $60.00 / mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 8 GB Storage |
| Serverless 25M Executions | $50.00 / mo $2 per 1 Million (excl. free allowance) |
| Free egress allowance | 5-250 GB, depends on plan |
| 1 TB of egress beyond allowance | $90.00 $0.09 / GB |
Heads up: We do our best to keep these prices accurate. However, cloud costs may fluctuate based on region, usage, and other factors not listed here. These are estimates based on common setups and are for informational purposes only. Always verify current rates with the provider before provisioning. You can find Supabase's latest pricing here.
Which services does Supabase offer
Here are some of the services that Supabase offers:
Data center locations
Based on our records, Supabase has at least 16 data centers:
| Country | Location | Slug |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Oceania (Sydney) | ap-southeast-2 |
| Brazil | South America (São Paulo) | sa-east-1 |
| Canada | Canada (Central) | ca-central-1 |
| France | West EU (Paris) | eu-west-3 |
| Germany | Central EU (Frankfurt) | eu-central-1 |
| India | South Asia (Mumbai) | ap-south-1 |
| Ireland | West EU (Ireland) | eu-west-1 |
| Japan | Northeast Asia (Tokyo) | ap-northeast-1 |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia (Singapore) | ap-southeast-1 |
| South Korea | Northeast Asia (Seoul) | ap-northeast-2 |
| eu-north-1 | Sweden | North EU (Stockholm) |
| eu-central-2 | Switzerland | Central Europe (Zurich) |
| eu-west-2 | UK | West Europe (London) |
| us-west-1 | USA | West US (North California) |
| us-east-1 | USA | East US (North Virginia) |
| us-east-2 | USA | East US (Ohio) |
Alternatives to Supabase
Compare Supabase against other cloud providers:
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Heroku
Consider Heroku if you want a simple platform-as-a-service experience with extensive add-ons for full-stack applications.
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Fly.io
Fly.io is a good alternative if you need more control over your infrastructure and want to deploy applications closer to your users globally.
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Koyeb
Koyeb is a good alternative if you need EU data residency, serverless deployment, or GPU-powered applications.
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Firebase
Consider Firebase if you prefer NoSQL databases and need tight integration with Google's mobile development ecosystem.
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Cloudflare
Consider Cloudflare if you need edge computing capabilities, global CDN performance, or comprehensive security services.
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Google Cloud
Consider Google Cloud if you need comprehensive cloud services, advanced AI/ML capabilities, or tight integration with Google's ecosystem.
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Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure is a good alternative if you need enterprise-grade compliance, hybrid cloud capabilities, or Microsoft ecosystem integration.
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Render
Consider Render if you want a straightforward deployment experience for web applications and background services from Git.
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Vercel
Vercel is a good alternative if you're focused on frontend applications and need seamless deployment with edge optimization.
Our data for Supabase was last updated on Feb. 12, 2026.