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supabase/supabase

Supabase provides an open source, Firebase-like developer experience built around a dedicated Postgres database for web, mobile, and AI applications. It integrates database, authentication, and storage services, supporting self-hosted or managed deployments.

Project overview

Project type: Data Processing · Infrastructure
Use cases: Coding & Development
Deployment: Refer to project documentation
License: Apache-2.0

Best for

Developers building web, mobile, or AI applications who need a dedicated Postgres database and integrated authentication.
Teams seeking an open source developer experience using enterprise-grade tools with flexible data boundary options.

Key capabilities

Provides a dedicated Postgres database for web, mobile, and AI applications.

Limitations and risks

Building applications with this platform requires coding and active development effort.

Getting started

Sign up on the hosted platform or start a local development environment, create your database schema, and access it via APIs or client libraries. Setup difficulty is medium.

Evidence and sources

GitHub project description: Supabase gives you a dedicated Postgres database to build your web, mobile, and AI applications.
README: [Supabase](https://supabase.com) is the Postgres development platform. We're building the features of Firebase using enterprise-grade open source tools.
README: Supabase is a [hosted platform](https://supabase.com/dashboard). You can sign up and start using Supabase without installing anything. You can also [self-host](https://supabase.co…
README: Our approach for client libraries is modular. Each sub-library is a standalone implementation for a single external system.
README: Supabase is a combination of open source tools. We’re building the features of Firebase using enterprise-grade, open source products.

Reviewed at: 2026-07-16T12:31:21Z