Supabase
Postgres, auth, storage and realtime — the open Firebase.
In short
- What it is: Backend, 80k+ GitHub stars, licensed Apache-2.0.
- Replaces: Firebase, Auth0 — around $3,480/year saved.
- Installed for: $249 on your own server — you own it, no monthly platform fee.
- Licence: Apache-2.0. Apache-2.0 — safe.
$3,480
replaces per year
$17,400
saved over 5 years
$249
one-time install (yours forever)
48h
delivery
Supabase vs the tools it replaces.
| Feature | Commercial tool | Supabase (self-hosted) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Usage tiers | Flat |
| Auth cost | Per MAU | Included |
| Data | Vendor | Yours |
Replaces
- Firebase — ~$50/mo
- Auth0 — ~$240/mo
Licence posture
Apache-2.0. You can white-label and resell this. We'll brand it as yours.
Apache-2.0 — safe.
Turn it into a business.
The backend for a client's app or your own SaaS. Self-host to control data residency and cut Auth0/Firebase bills.
Best for
Install difficulty
hard
The install, step by step.
Docker Compose
Postgres tuning
Auth providers
Storage buckets
Backups
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Install Supabase — $249.
Flat fee, delivered in 24–48 hours, on your own server, with HTTPS, backups and the AI keys wired.
Supabase: common questions
What does Supabase replace?
Firebase, Auth0 — about $3,480 a year in subscriptions you stop paying.
How much does it cost to run Supabase?
No licence fee — it ships under Apache-2.0. You pay only for your own server and any model/API keys. We install, harden and hand it over for a one-time $249.
Can I white-label and resell Supabase?
You can white-label and resell this. We'll brand it as yours. Apache-2.0 — safe.
How hard is the install, and how long does it take?
We rate it hard. Delivered in 24–48 hours on your own server, with HTTPS, backups and the AI keys wired.
What do I actually own after installing Supabase?
The running app, your data and the brand. No monthly platform fee and no per-seat pricing — you own it outright.
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