My stack

    Supabase

    Open-source, all-in-one Postgres backend (database, auth, storage, auto-generated APIs, realtime), positioned as a Firebase alternative.

    Visit website
    ToolTrim verdict4.0/ 5Great

    The free plan covers a real project up to 50,000 MAUs; Pro at $25/month base makes sense once you outgrow that or need daily backups and no auto-pause.

    Supabase, preview 1
    About

    In practice. What you can do with Supabase.

    Supabase bundles a Postgres database, authentication, storage, auto-generated REST/GraphQL APIs and realtime subscriptions into one open-source backend, positioned as a Firebase alternative built on a fully relational database instead of NoSQL.

    The free plan includes 50,000 MAUs and 500MB of database, generous enough to build and test a full project, though it pauses after a week of inactivity. Pro is $25/month with 100,000 MAUs included, but compute, storage, egress and MAU overages are metered separately on top of that base price. It fits a developer who wants a full backend without assembling separate services, more than someone who needs a fully flat, predictable monthly bill.

    Practical uses

    • Use caseBuild and test a full app on the free plan (50,000 MAUs included) before committing to a paid plan.
    • Use caseUse the auto-generated REST/GraphQL APIs and realtime subscriptions to skip writing a custom backend API layer by hand.

    Features & use cases

    App builder
    Nocode web
    Devops

    Pros and cons. What Supabase does well, and what to expect.

    Pros

    • The free plan (50,000 MAUs) is generous enough to build and test a full project before paying.
    • Bundles database, auth, storage and APIs into one backend instead of separate services.

    Cons

    • A free project pauses automatically after a week of inactivity and needs a manual restart.
    • Compute, storage, egress and MAU overages on Pro are all separately metered, making cost less predictable than a flat subscription.

    When it makes sense. Keep Supabase, or challenge it?

    Keep if

    • You're building a web or mobile app and want a full Postgres-based backend without assembling separate database, auth and storage services.
    Supabase becomes worthwhile when
    • You use it at least once a week
    • The monthly cost ($25) is small next to the time it saves you

    Challenge if

    • You need a fully flat, predictable monthly bill, since compute, storage, egress and MAU overages on Pro are all metered separately.
    Supabase becomes too expensive when
    • You use it less than once a month
    • A simple free version or a tool already in your stack would do

    Pricing. What does Supabase cost ?

    Free

    $0

    Permanent free plan

    • 500 MB database, 5 GB egress, 1 GB storage, 2 active projects

    Pro

    ToolTrim reference price

    $25/mo

    • 8 GB disk, 250 GB egress, 100 GB storage, 100,000 MAUs included, then usage-based overage.

    Team

    $599/mo

    • SOC2 & ISO 27001 compliance, priority support with SLAs, daily backups retained 14 days.

    Enterprise

    Custom quote.

    • Custom limits, designated support manager, 24x7x365 support, uptime SLAs.

    Official pricingChecked on September 25, 2026

    Alternatives. What could replace Supabase?

    Current

    Direct substitutes

    Our verdict. What to know about Supabase.

    Why this verdict

    Great

    Added value

    The free plan alone (50,000 MAUs, 500MB database) is generous enough to build and test a full project before paying, and Pro at $25/month bundles database, auth, storage and APIs that would otherwise be separate services.

    Simplicity

    Auto-generated REST/GraphQL APIs and a generous free tier let a developer get a working backend running without configuring separate services for auth, storage and database.

    Fit for purpose

    It delivers database, auth, storage, APIs and realtime as an integrated backend as promised, without needing separate third-party services stitched together.

    Performance

    Covers database, auth, storage, auto-generated APIs and realtime subscriptions on a fully relational Postgres foundation, a broad backend feature set for the category.

    Reversibility

    Being built on standard Postgres with open-source tooling means the underlying database can, in principle, be exported and self-hosted elsewhere, unlike a fully proprietary backend.

    The AI angle

    Supabase vs AI

    AI augments this tool
    Go further with AI

    Supabase has become the default backend for the wave of AI builders: Lovable, bolt.new and many coding agents plug into it directly for the database, authentication and storage, with no manual setup.

    Can AI replace it?

    Replace Supabase with an AI? No, that makes no sense: it's backend infrastructure (Postgres, auth, API), not a product AI generates instead. The more AI generates applications, the more it needs a ready-made backend, and Supabase has taken a lead on that ground. Verdict: generative AI drives Supabase adoption more than it threatens it.

    The AIs that matter here

    Supabase Summary

    Category
    productivity tool.
    Price from
    $25/mo (Pro).
    Best for
    Developers building a web or mobile app who want a full Postgres-based backend (database, auth, storage, APIs) without assembling separate services.
    Avoid if
    You need a fully flat, predictable monthly bill, since compute, storage, egress and MAU overages on Pro are all metered separately.
    Alternatives
    Firebase, Neon, MongoDB Atlas.
    ToolTrim verdict
    The free plan covers a real project up to 50,000 MAUs; Pro at $25/month base makes sense once you outgrow that or need daily backups and no auto-pause.

    Frequently asked questions.

    What to know before choosing Supabase.

    What is Supabase used for?

    Open-source, all-in-one Postgres backend (database, auth, storage, auto-generated APIs, realtime), positioned as a Firebase alternative.

    How much does Supabase cost?

    Supabase costs $25/month (Pro plan). Price verified on 2026-09-25.

    Is Supabase suitable for beginners?

    Developers building a web or mobile app who want a full Postgres-based backend (database, auth, storage, APIs) without assembling separate services.

    Is Supabase worth the price?

    The free plan covers a real project up to 50,000 MAUs; Pro at $25/month base makes sense once you outgrow that or need daily backups and no auto-pause.

    What are the best alternatives to Supabase?

    The main alternatives to Supabase are: Firebase, Neon, MongoDB Atlas. Free alternatives: Firebase, Neon.

    SupabaseFrom $25/mo
    Visit

    What’s next?