Supabase

The open source Firebase alternative

5.0•695 reviews•

34K followers

The open source Firebase alternative

5.0•695 reviews•

34K followers

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Supabase is an open-source backend-as-a-service that provides real-time databases, authentication, and API services. It enables developers to build and scale applications quickly without managing server infrastructure.

Supabase Reviews

The community submitted 695 reviews to tell us what they like about Supabase, what Supabase can do better, and more.

5.0

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Reviewers broadly see Supabase as a fast, practical backend for shipping early and scaling later, with Postgres, auth, storage, APIs, and realtime features working well together. Users repeatedly praise the developer experience, intuitive UI, solid integrations, and clear sense of control from its open-source, Postgres-based setup, often favoring it over Firebase. Founders of

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echo that it cuts infrastructure work, though some mention finicky local setup, uneven docs, auth UX friction, inactivity limits, and free-tier or function-runtime constraints.

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Pros

authentication features (56)

PostgreSQL integration (40)

easy setup (35)

scalable infrastructure (32)

real-time capabilities (26)

developer experience (25)

open source (24)

storage solutions (23)

fast performance (16)

seamless integration (15)

Cons

documentation gaps (3)

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Cons

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Lyne

•2 reviews

Not a fan of the team

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Supabase

Sorry to hear that. Anything in particular we can improve?

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3yr ago

Pine

•2 reviews

Supabase combines the best of open-source technology with an intuitive developer experience. It’s been a joy building projects on this platform, knowing that scalability and performance are top-notch.

What's great

fast performance (16)developer experience (25)open source (24)scalable infrastructure (32)

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QA.tech

•2 reviews

Awesome! Enabling us everyday from local to production. À la carte infra and tooling for every developer.

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1yr ago

•3 reviews

I'm a BuildShip and FlutterFlow user. For me, Supabase is a robust and developer-friendly backend-as-a-service (BaaS) that has gained significant traction for its open-source nature and seamless integration with modern development workflows.

What's great

developer experience (25)open source (24)seamless integration (15)

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1yr ago

•6 reviews

This product shines on its own merits and doesn't need to market itself as just a "Firebase alternative." ✅ Beautiful web based UI. ✅ Lightning-fast setup ✅ Reliable, high-performance, and secure ✅ Easy to migrate and export data ✅ A generous free tier to help struggling entrepreneurs.

What's great

free tier (9)fast performance (16)easy setup (35)

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•7 reviews

Supabase is my go-to solution for managing the backend of my SaaS projects. It provides a powerful and scalable database, along with built-in authentication and API features, making it ideal for quickly setting up reliable infrastructure. I use it to handle data, user management, and real-time updates, all without the need for complex configurations. For me, Supabase is a dependable backend tool that perfectly complements my approach to building efficient and scalable SaaS applications.

What's great

easy setup (35)scalable infrastructure (32)real-time capabilities (26)authentication features (56)

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3 views1yr ago

•3 reviews

Supabase: The Ultimate Backend Solution! Supabase is an absolute game-changer for anyone looking to build scalable, production-ready applications with ease. It’s like having all the power of a full backend team, but simplified and accessible for developers of all levels. The seamless integration of a powerful PostgreSQL database, real-time capabilities, authentication, and storage makes Supabase an all-in-one platform that just works. No more juggling multiple services or spending hours on setup—Supabase lets you hit the ground running. The documentation is stellar, the community is vibrant, and the platform itself is rock solid. Whether you’re building a simple side project or a complex application, Supabase has your back every step of the way. Supabase has saved me countless hours and given me the confidence to take on bigger projects. If you’re serious about building amazing apps, this is the backend platform you’ve been waiting for. Five stars without hesitation!

What's great

excellent documentation (4)developer experience (25)easy setup (35)community-driven (2)scalable infrastructure (32)real-time capabilities (26)authentication features (56)PostgreSQL integration (40)storage solutions (23)

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23 views1yr ago

•1 review

Supabase is an excellent alternative to Firebase, offering a robust set of features like real-time databases, authentication, and storage with a more open-source approach. One thing to note, though, is that apps may get suspended after a period of inactivity (like a week), which can be resolved by triggering a simple read request to reactivate the service. Overall, I’ve used Supabase in several freelancing projects and have been impressed by its scalability and ease of integration—great for both small and large applications.

What's great

open source (24)seamless integration (15)scalable infrastructure (32)real-time capabilities (26)authentication features (56)storage solutions (23)

What needs improvement

suspension after inactivity (1)

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75 views1yr ago

•1 review

It is simple and intuitive to use, making managing databases and authentication for web apps on the edge really easy. I love the clean, minimalistic UI.