Supabase

Supabase gives you a production-ready backend without building one from scratch. It's built on Postgres, which means you get a real relational database with full SQL support, not a proprietary data store you'll eventually outgrow. Every project comes with a suite of services that work together out of the box.

• Authentication handles email/password, magic links, OAuth providers, and row-level security so access rules live in the database itself.
• Auto-generated APIs create REST and GraphQL endpoints directly from your database schema, no manual wiring required.
• Realtime subscriptions let clients listen to database changes over websockets, useful for chat, dashboards, or collaborative tools.
• Edge Functions run TypeScript close to users without managing servers.
• Storage manages files with access policies tied to the same auth system.
• Vector embeddings support AI-powered search and retrieval, stored and queried inside Postgres using pgvector.

The dashboard includes a table editor, SQL editor, and a visual policy builder for row-level security, so you can manage most of your app without leaving the browser. It's aimed at developers who want Firebase-style convenience without giving up SQL or portability.

Compared to alternatives like Appwrite or , Supabase leans harder into Postgres as the foundation. That means you can use any Postgres-compatible tool, run raw queries, add extensions, and migrate away if you need to. Self-hosting is supported for teams that need full control over their data.