Developer Tools

Supabase

An open-source backend platform. A developer platform combining Postgres, authentication, storage and server-side functions.

The quick take

Sharp where it counts.

A developer platform combining Postgres, authentication, storage and server-side functions.

Best for

Developers who want a pragmatic Postgres-based backend.

Skip it if

Teams that need a fully abstracted no-code backend.

Core capabilities

What it actually does

01Postgres database
02Authentication
03Storage
04Edge functions
Pros
  • Strong local development story
  • Open-source core
  • SQL foundation
Cons
  • Requires backend knowledge
  • Usage needs active monitoring