Supabase is an open-source alternative to Firebase, providing a range of backend features in a BaaS format for various applications, helping developers build products faster.
For developers looking to quickly implement products, traditional development models often require balancing both frontend and backend construction, consuming a lot of time and energy. Supabase allows developers to focus on frontend development without investing too many resources in building and maintaining backend infrastructure.
Supabase's products include PostgreSQL databases and authentication services, while storage and serverless services (for backend logic) are still in development. Most of its tools are free and open-source. The PostgreSQL database provides tools related to databases, such as real-time monitoring of database modifications and management interfaces.
Additionally, Supabase offers fast APIs and syntax comparable to Firebase, allowing you to handle CRUD tasks in a consistent manner, focusing on creation rather than repeatedly writing CRUD code.
Features of Supabase
- Database: Supabase uses PostgreSQL as its database, supporting SQL and RESTful API access.
- Authentication: Supabase provides a complete authentication system, supporting various login methods such as email, phone number, and third-party services.
- Real-time Subscription: Supabase allows real-time data synchronization via WebSocket without the need to write additional code.
- Storage: Supabase provides object storage services, making it easy to upload, download, and manage files.
- Edge Functions: Supabase supports running JavaScript functions at edge nodes to handle requests or trigger events.