Supabase
Supabase is an open-source Backend as a service (BaaS) platform that provides developers with a hosted PostgreSQL database, authentication, real-time subscriptions, file storage, and serverless edge functions. It is positioned as an open-source alternative to Firebase and is notable for its integration with PostgreSQL and its focus on developer-friendly, open-source tooling.
History
Supabase was founded in 2020 by Paul Copplestone and Ant Wilson. with investors including Coatue, Mozilla, Felicis Ventures, and Y Combinator, alongside individual backers from GitHub, Docker, Netlify, and Vercel.
Features
Supabase provides several integrated backend services:
* Database: Managed PostgreSQL with REST and GraphQL APIs.
* Authentication: User sign-up, sign-in, and access management.
* Realtime: Real-time subscriptions using PostgreSQL's `LISTEN`/`NOTIFY`.
* Storage: File and object storage with configurable access policies.
* Edge Functions: Serverless functions deployed close to the user for low-latency execution.
Community and adoption
As of 2025, Supabase reports over 1.7 million registered developers and a large open-source contributor base, with over 79,000 GitHub stars. The platform is used by startups, independent developers, and teams at established tech companies.
History
Supabase was founded in 2020 by Paul Copplestone and Ant Wilson. with investors including Coatue, Mozilla, Felicis Ventures, and Y Combinator, alongside individual backers from GitHub, Docker, Netlify, and Vercel.
Features
Supabase provides several integrated backend services:
* Database: Managed PostgreSQL with REST and GraphQL APIs.
* Authentication: User sign-up, sign-in, and access management.
* Realtime: Real-time subscriptions using PostgreSQL's `LISTEN`/`NOTIFY`.
* Storage: File and object storage with configurable access policies.
* Edge Functions: Serverless functions deployed close to the user for low-latency execution.
Community and adoption
As of 2025, Supabase reports over 1.7 million registered developers and a large open-source contributor base, with over 79,000 GitHub stars. The platform is used by startups, independent developers, and teams at established tech companies.
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