Supabase alternatives

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

Supabase is a great Postgres backend, but some developers want something lighter, a different database model or full TypeScript. These are the backends they pick.

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7 alternatives to Supabase

  1. PocketBase logo

    PocketBase is a single file with a database, authentication and file storage. It's perfect for small apps.

    • Free
    • Mac, Windows, Linux
    • Made in Bulgaria
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  2. Appwrite logo

    Appwrite is open source with authentication, databases, functions and storage, and it's easy to self-host.

    • Freemium
    • Web
    • Made in Israel
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  3. Nhost logo

    Nhost is also built on Postgres, with GraphQL through Hasura.

    • Freemium
    • Web
    • Made in Sweden
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  4. Directus logo

    Directus puts an API and admin app on top of a SQL database you already have.

    • Freemium
    • Web
    • Made in United States
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  5. Neon logo

    Neon is only the Postgres database, with branching and scale-to-zero, so you'd add authentication and storage yourself.

    • Freemium
    • Web
    • Made in United States
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  6. Convex logo

    Convex is a reactive backend written in TypeScript, where your queries update in real time.

    • Freemium
    • Web
    • Made in United States
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Supabase alternatives compared

Product Pricing Platforms Made in
Firebase Freemium Web United States
PocketBase Free Mac, Windows, Linux Bulgaria
Appwrite Freemium Web Israel
Nhost Freemium Web Sweden
Directus Freemium Web United States
Neon Freemium Web United States
Convex Freemium Web United States

Supabase alternatives: frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Supabase?

Popular alternatives to Supabase are Firebase, PocketBase and Appwrite. You can compare their pricing, platforms and the country they're made in on this page.

Is there a free alternative to Supabase?

Yes. PocketBase is free to use. Firebase, Appwrite and Nhost have a free plan.

Is there a European alternative to Supabase?

Yes. PocketBase (Bulgaria) and Nhost (Sweden) are made in Europe.