Supabase
Open-source Firebase alternative
Supabase is an open-source backend platform built on PostgreSQL, providing instant APIs, authentication, real-time subscriptions, storage, and edge functions. The full stack can be self-hosted with Docker.
Key features
- Instant PostgreSQL APIs
- Built-in authentication
- Real-time database
- File storage and edge functions
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Powerful Postgres foundation
- Excellent docs
Trade-offs
- Self-hosting is complex
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