Is Supabase free to use?

Yes, Supabase is open source under the Apache-2.0 license. You can use, modify, and distribute it freely within the terms of the license.

Can I self-host Supabase?

Yes, Supabase can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, giving you full control over your data and deployment.

What does Supabase replace?

Supabase is an open source alternative to Firebase. It provides similar functionality while being free and community-driven.

How popular is Supabase?

Supabase has 101k stars on GitHub, indicating a strong and active community of users and contributors.

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Open source Firebase alternative with Postgres, auth, and edge functions

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101k

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12.1k

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392

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Apr 2026

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