Supabase

Supabase is an open-source alternative to Firebase, built on Postgres. It offers a suite of tools and services designed to help developers build scalable and production-ready applications with ease.

Key features include:

• Postgres Database: A fully managed Postgres database with extensions for real-time functionality and vector embeddings.
• Authentication: Built-in authentication with Row Level Security (RLS) to secure data access.
• Instant APIs: Automatically generated RESTful APIs for interacting with the database.
• Edge Functions: Serverless functions for custom backend logic, executed at the edge for low latency.
• Realtime Subscriptions: Real-time data synchronization for building collaborative applications.
• Storage: Scalable storage for files, images, and videos.
• Vector Embeddings: Tools for integrating machine learning models and performing vector similarity searches.

Supabase targets web and mobile developers who need a robust, scalable backend without the vendor lock-in of proprietary platforms. Use cases range from simple CRUD applications to complex real-time collaborative tools and AI-powered applications.