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Supabase is an open-source Firebase alternative, providing PostgreSQL DB, auth, storage, realtime, and functions as a self-hosted or managed service. It emphasizes SQL-first with Row Level Security.
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When to use it
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Use Supabase when: - Needing relational DB with auth. - Building realtime apps. - Avoiding NoSQL lock-in. - Self-hosting backend.
Pros
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- Postgres power with JS SDK. - Realtime via subscriptions. - Edge functions. - Free tier generous. - Open-source.
Cons
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- Younger, less mature. - SQL knowledge required. - Storage limits. - Vendor for managed. - Less ML tools.
Notes
Note: Use RLS policies. Client-side subscriptions. Backup with pg_dump.
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