Supabase

Overview

A ready made back end for apps that gives you a database, user sign in, file storage, and automatic APIs without setting up servers.

General use

Developers use it to launch an app quickly by getting a database and login system out of the box, then querying it directly from their code.

Insight

A fast way to get a database and login system without running servers, and it uses standard Postgres so your data is not trapped in a strange format. You still hit rough edges on the dashboard and on more advanced features as a project grows. Self-hosting is possible but more work than the marketing suggests. Best for getting an app off the ground quickly.