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Supabase

Open-source Firebase alternative with PostgreSQL, real-time subscriptions, authentication, storage, and edge functions.

SYS.DETAIL

OVERVIEW

Supabase is our backend platform of choice. Built on top of PostgreSQL, it provides everything a modern web application needs: authentication, real-time subscriptions, file storage, edge functions, and a powerful auto-generated API — all without vendor lock-in.

For European businesses, Supabase offers a critical advantage: data can be hosted in EU regions, ensuring full GDPR compliance. Row-Level Security (RLS) policies let us implement fine-grained access control directly at the database level, meaning your data is protected even if application code has vulnerabilities.

Supabase's real-time capabilities enable features like live notifications, collaborative editing, and instant data synchronisation. Combined with its generous free tier and predictable pricing, Supabase is the ideal backend for startups and enterprises alike.

SYS.FEATURES

KEY FEATURES

PostgreSQL database with RLS
Authentication with 30+ providers
Real-time subscriptions
Edge Functions (Deno runtime)
File storage with CDN
Auto-generated REST API
Database migrations and branching
Dashboard for visual management
SYS.WHY

WHY WE USE IT

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PostgreSQL foundation ensures enterprise-grade reliability with zero vendor lock-in

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EU region hosting and Row-Level Security provide built-in GDPR compliance

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Real-time subscriptions enable live features without additional infrastructure

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Auto-generated REST and GraphQL APIs eliminate 80% of backend boilerplate

95+
LIGHTHOUSE
<2s
LOAD TIME
+40%
AVG TRAFFIC
SYS.COMPARE

ALTERNATIVES

Firebase

Google's app development platform with real-time database and hosting

STRENGTHS

Deep Google integration, extensive documentation, generous free tier

LIMITATIONS

NoSQL only, vendor lock-in, limited query capabilities, US-first infrastructure

AWS Amplify

AWS full-stack development platform with auth, API, storage, and hosting

STRENGTHS

AWS ecosystem integration, GraphQL API, extensive AWS services access

LIMITATIONS

Complex pricing, steep learning curve, heavy CLI tooling

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