Supabase
Open source Firebase alternative with Postgres database and authentication.
Supabase is an open-source backend-as-a-service platform that provides developers with a Postgres database, authentication, real-time subscriptions, storage, and edge functions. It's designed for building scalable production applications with a generous free tier for hobby projects and transparent usage-based pricing for growing teams.
How we scored it
Six-factor weighted score. Each dimension scored 0–10 by our editorial team across testing periods of 3–18 months. No vendor influence.
What it actually costs
Intro pricing shown — see the renewal note for what you'll pay after the introductory term. We don't hide the second-act price.
The real cost
What you'll actually pay across 4 years, including the renewal cliff. We blend the math so you see the true monthly cost.
When the bill actually arrives
Most hosts advertise intro pricing prominently and renewal pricing in the fine print. Here\'s the trajectory drawn to scale.
Features at a glance
Every meaningful capability, listed plainly. ✓ included, ✕ not included, or a specific value where it matters.
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Supabase vs the alternatives
The two hosts most people consider alongside Hostinger. Numbers from our own 14-month testing, not vendor-supplied.
HHostingerOur pick | BBluehost | SSiteGround | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro price | $2.99/mo Premium | $2.95/mo Basic | $3.99/mo StartUp |
| Renewal price | $9.99/mo +234% vs intro | $13.95/mo +373% vs intro | $19.99/mo +401% vs intro |
| Storage | 100 GB NVMe | 10 GB SSD | 10 GB SSD |
| Free domain (1st year) | Yes | Yes | No |
| TTFB (median, US) | 187 ms | 412 ms | 234 ms |
| Uptime (14 mo) | 99.94% | 99.87% | 99.96% |
| Support response | 3.2 min median | 8.7 min median | 4.1 min median |
| Money-back | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| Phone support | No | Yes | Yes |