Supabase (Alpha)

In plain words

Supabase is an open source alternative to Firebase that provides backend infrastructure for developers. It offers database, authentication, and other backend services in an open source package. The product was in alpha at launch and targets developers building applications who want an open source option instead of a proprietary platform.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

The opensource Firebase alternative. Supabase is in alpha right now. Follow our releases on Github to get notified when we move into version 1.0: https://github.com/supabase/supabase

Build production-grade applications with a Postgres database, Authentication, instant APIs, Realtime, Functions, Storage and Vector embeddings. Start for free.

Start your project with a Postgres database. Add Authentication, Data APIs, Edge Functions, Realtime Data, Storage, and Vector embeddings. Every project is a full Postgres database , the world's most trusted relational database. Add user sign ups and logins , securing your data with Row Level Security. Easily write custom code without deploying or scaling servers. Store, organize, and serve large files, from videos to images. Build multiplayer experiences with real-time data synchronization. Integrate your favorite ML-models to store, index and search vector embeddings . Use one or all. Best of breed products. Integrated as a platform. The all-in-one subscription starter kit for…from supabase.com

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