SupabaseThis page
- Focus
- Open-source Firebase alternative on Postgres with auth and APIs.
- Hosting
- Self-hostable
- License
- Apache-2.0
Supabase
- Type
- Hosting
- Self-hostable
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Replaces
Quick verdict
Use when
Default Firebase alternative when Postgres and SQL are non-negotiable.
Skip when
Skip when you need a fully managed SaaS with zero operations work.
Try instead
- Appwrite — Self-hostable backend for auth, databases, storage, and functions.
- PocketBase — Single-binary backend with realtime DB, auth, and file storage.
- Nhost — Open-source Firebase alternative with GraphQL on Postgres.
Supabase vs common alternatives
Stable selection factors from this listing—focus, hosting, license, and access. Confirm live details on each official site.
Firebase
- Focus
- Google BaaS with auth, database, hosting, and functions.
- Hosting
- Commercial SaaS
- License
- Proprietary (typical SaaS)
| Dimension | Supabase | Firebase |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Open-source Firebase alternative on Postgres with auth and APIs. | Google BaaS with auth, database, hosting, and functions. |
| Hosting | Self-hostable | Commercial SaaS |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Proprietary (typical SaaS) |
| Access | Website + GitHub | firebase.google.com |
What is Supabase?
Supabase is an open-source Backend & BaaS project. Open-source Firebase alternative on Postgres with auth and APIs. OpenElse lists it as an alternative to Firebase, with self-hostable deployment and Apache-2.0 licensing. Confirm live features, hosting options, and terms on the official site and repository.
What Supabase provides
Core signals from this OpenElse listing—verify depth on the official site.
Open-source codebase
Source is published on GitHub at github.com/supabase/supabase.
Self-hostable
You can run it on your own infrastructure.
Apache-2.0 license
Distributed under Apache-2.0. Read the license text before production use.
Workflow tags
OpenElse tags this listing for postgres, auth, realtime.
SaaS replacement mapping
Mapped as an open-source option when evaluating replacements for that commercial product.
How to evaluate Supabase
A practical path from this directory page to a decision.
Scan this listing
Review the one-liner, self-host status, license, and “when to pick it” note for Supabase.
Open the official site
Visit supabase.com for product docs, demos, and current feature scope.
Check the repository
Use GitHub for release cadence, issues, stars, and deployment docs before you commit.
Compare siblings
Open other OpenElse tools in the same category or mapped to the same SaaS to see trade-offs.
Who Supabase is for
Teams leaving Firebase
Default Firebase alternative when Postgres and SQL are non-negotiable.
Operators who want data control
Supabase is listed as self-hostable on OpenElse.
Backend & BaaS buyers
Postgres-backed backends and mini-PaaS options instead of Firebase or Heroku.
When Supabase is the right pick
Default Firebase alternative when Postgres and SQL are non-negotiable. Skip when you need a fully managed SaaS with zero operations work.
Licensing and platform notes
Facts to verify on the official site before you depend on a workflow.
- Self-host status
- Self-hostable on this listing. Verify install paths and supported environments in the project docs.
- License
- Apache-2.0. Confirm obligations for SaaS, embedding, and redistribution before shipping.
- Source of truth
- Features and terms are defined on supabase.com and the GitHub repository—not on this page.
- Affiliation
- This route is a curated OpenElse listing at /tools/supabase. It is not the official Supabase product site.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about this listing—open a question to read more.
Is Supabase open source?
Yes. OpenElse lists Supabase as an open-source project under Apache-2.0. Review the license file in the repository for exact terms.
Can I self-host Supabase?
Yes. OpenElse marks Supabase as self-hostable. Follow the official docs for install and operations.
What does Supabase replace?
Supabase is mapped on OpenElse as an open-source alternative to Firebase. Default Firebase alternative when Postgres and SQL are non-negotiable.
Is this the official Supabase website?
No. This is a OpenElse directory page. The official site is https://supabase.com, and the source repository is https://github.com/supabase/supabase.
Where can I find Supabase source code?
The public repository linked from this listing is https://github.com/supabase/supabase.