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.
