Supabase

Overview

Supabase is an open source backend-as-a-service (BaaS) platform based on Postgres that provides out-of-the-box databases, real-time subscriptions, authentication and object storage, allowing developers to quickly build backends using familiar SQL.

Core functions and features

• Automatically generate REST and Realtime API, allowing database access out of the box
• Complete Auth system, supporting email, OAuth and custom policies
• Storage for file hosting and CDN distribution
• Support Edge Functions (serverless functions) to extend custom backend logic
• Natively compatible with Postgres, supports Row Level Security and SQL extensions

Applicable scenarios and target users

Suitable for front-end engineers, mobile developers, entrepreneurial teams and teams who want to quickly verify product ideas. Common scenarios include MVPs, SaaS products, on-premises management tools, and real-time collaboration applications.

Main advantages or highlights

• Open source and self-hosted, with full control over data and architecture
• Excellent development experience: Instant API, official SDK and rich examples, greatly shortening the development cycle
• Pay equal attention to hosting and expansion: Provide hosting services to reduce operation and maintenance costs, while supporting self-hosting to meet compliance needs
• *Real-time and security coexist