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Supabase

Best Open SourceFree plan

The open-source Firebase alternative, built on real Postgres.

4.6Editorial scoreFree · Pro $25/mo
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Best for
Teams that want an open-source Postgres backend
Pricing
Free · Pro $25/mo
Category
Developer Tools
Free plan
Yes

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Real SQL (Postgres)
  • Open source, portable
  • Row-level security

Cons

  • Realtime less mature than Firebase
  • You manage more of the schema

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The score above is our editorial assessment, not an average of user reviews. Pricing and features change often — always confirm current details on Supabase's official site.