Open Source

Supabase

Open-source Postgres backend with auth, storage, edge functions, and realtime features.

Technical Free entry Pricing source mapped

Decision profile

Best for

Founders and developers building SaaS features without managing raw infrastructure early.

Avoid if

You need a no-code app builder or cannot reason about database permissions.

Open-source alternative	None mapped yet
Cheaper alternative	SQLite plus static hosting for very small apps
Cost note	Check the official pricing page before you buy because plans and limits can change.
Decision note	Choose this only if it clearly owns one job in your stack.