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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)

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