Supabase

Supabase transforms PostgreSQL into a full-featured backend platform that eliminates the need for building infrastructure from scratch. Instead of managing separate services for authentication, file storage, real-time updates, and database access, developers get an integrated suite that works seamlessly together while maintaining full PostgreSQL power under the hood.

The platform provides instant REST and GraphQL APIs auto-generated from your database schema, real-time WebSocket subscriptions for live data synchronization, and built-in authentication supporting OAuth providers, magic links, and row-level security. Unlike traditional BaaS solutions, you retain complete control with direct SQL access and standard PostgreSQL extensions including PostGIS for geospatial data and pgvector for AI embeddings.

What sets Supabase apart is its open-source architecture and developer-first approach. Run it self-hosted or use the managed cloud service, integrate with modern frameworks like Next.js and Deno, and leverage PostgreSQL's proven reliability and ecosystem. The platform handles edge functions, file storage with CDN delivery, and database backups while you focus on building features.

With comprehensive client libraries for JavaScript, Flutter, Python, and more, Supabase accelerates development for web, mobile, and AI applications without vendor lock-in. You get enterprise-grade features like connection pooling, automatic API documentation, and database branching for development workflows.