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Supabase

Open-source Firebase alternative with database, authentication, storage, and real-time features — a complete backend-as-a-service.

3+
Years Using Supabase
10+
Apps Built on It
50K+
GitHub Stars
Free
Tier Available

What is Supabase?

Supabase is an open-source platform that provides everything you need for a backend: database, authentication, file storage, and real-time subscriptions — all in one place without building from scratch.

Built on PostgreSQL, Supabase is trusted by thousands of developers and companies building modern web applications who want speed without sacrificing control or transparency.

Why I Use Supabase

Rapid Development

Build features faster with ready-to-use backend services and auto-generated APIs.

Powerful Database

PostgreSQL database with full SQL support and advanced features.

Built-in Auth

User authentication with email, social logins, and magic links out of the box.

Real-Time Updates

Subscribe to database changes for live, real-time features.

How I Use Supabase in Projects

01

Database Design

Designing the PostgreSQL schema in Supabase with proper relationships, indexes, and row-level security policies from day one.

02

Authentication Setup

Configuring email/password and social login flows with Supabase Auth, protected routes, and session management.

03

Storage Integration

Using Supabase Storage for user uploads like profile images, documents, and media with access control policies.

04

Real-Time Subscriptions

Adding live data features — like instant notifications or live dashboards — using Supabase's real-time engine.

Key Features

PostgreSQL database with instant APIs
User authentication and authorisation
File storage for images, videos, and documents
Real-time subscriptions for live updates
Row-level security for data protection
Automatic API generation from your database
Edge functions for custom backend logic
Free tier perfect for getting started
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