Supabase

Postgres database, auth and storage as a service.

◎ Pick: Set up a database and authfree tierWeb

Overview

Supabase gives you a Postgres database, sign-in (auth) and file storage without running a server. It has quickstarts for React, Next.js, Flutter, Python and more.

Best for

Developers who want a backend without managing a server.

Skip it if

Skip it if you're all-in on Google's tools; Firebase fits that better.

Pricing

Free $0 (2 active projects, paused after a week idle). Pro from $25/mo. Team from $599/mo. Enterprise custom. Compute billed per project. Checked Oct 14, 2026 on the official pricing page.

Pros

Free plan with 2 active projects.
It's standard Postgres.
Quickstarts for most popular frameworks.

Cons

Free projects pause after a week idle.
Compute is billed per project on paid plans.

How it compares

For a database and auth our Best pick is Supabase, and its free plan is also our free pick. The runner-up is Firebase. Supabase is Postgres (relational). Firebase uses NoSQL databases, has a no-cost Spark plan and pay-as-you-go Blaze. Supabase Pro is $25/mo.

Quick start

Sign up at supabase.com/dashboard (Start for Free).
Create a project.
Follow a quickstart for your framework (Next.js, React, Flutter, Python and more).

Verdict

A good default backend if you're happy with Postgres.

Where Supabase shows up

Set up a database and authBest pick

Alternatives

Runner-upFirebasefirebase.google.com

Google's app backend: auth, database, hosting.

free tier · price unverifiedChecked Oct 14, 2026