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: A provider's own page may quote a different figure, for example on tax, region or a promotion. A monthly-only plan shows a derived hourly rate. Verify before provisioning. More on how we price. See Supabase's pricing.
Which services does Supabase offer
Here are some of the services that Supabase offers:
Data center locations
Based on our records, Supabase operates in the following locations:
| 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 |
| Sweden | North EU (Stockholm) | eu-north-1 |
| Switzerland | Central Europe (Zurich) | eu-central-2 |
| UK | West Europe (London) | eu-west-2 |
| USA | East US (North Virginia) | us-east-1 |
| USA | East US (Ohio) | us-east-2 |
| USA | West US (North California) | us-west-1 |
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.