About Supabase

Supabase packages a managed PostgreSQL database with authentication, storage, real-time subscriptions, edge functions and auto-generated APIs. It supports vector embeddings through pgvector for AI applications. Developers use it as an open source alternative to Firebase, and it has grown into larger production use.

Common use cases

  • Application backends
  • AI app prototypes
  • Mobile and web apps
  • RAG data stores

Products and services

Supabase Database

Managed Postgres with extensions.

Auth

User authentication and row-level security.

Storage

Object storage for files.

Edge Functions

Serverless functions.

Vector

Embedding storage and similarity search via pgvector.

Key features

  • Managed Postgres
  • Auto-generated APIs
  • Authentication
  • Realtime updates
  • pgvector support
  • Self-hosting option

Integrations

  • PostgreSQL
  • OpenAI
  • LangChain
  • Next.js
  • Vercel
  • React

Supabase alternatives

FAQs

Is it open source?

Yes, and it can be self-hosted.

How is it priced?

A free tier plus usage-based paid plans.

Does it support vector search?

Yes, via pgvector.

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