Supabase
The database behind my SaaS
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Free tier available · Pro from $25/mo
My take
Why I use it
Supabase powers the backend of Tidify AI, authentication, database, and file storage. I chose it over Firebase because it's open source, uses standard PostgreSQL, and the free tier is genuinely generous.
Breakdown
Pros & cons
✓ What I like
- •Free tier is very generous for starting out
- •Built-in auth (magic links, OAuth)
- •Real PostgreSQL, not a proprietary database
- •Row-level security built in
- •Storage included (great for file uploads)
✗ What to watch out for
- •Can be complex for complete beginners
- •Free tier pauses projects after inactivity
Review
My full review
If you're building a web app or SaaS product, Supabase is where I'd point you first. It gives you a PostgreSQL database, authentication, file storage, and real-time subscriptions, all in one platform, with a free tier that's genuinely usable.
I use it for Tidify AI's user authentication and to store user data. Setup took an afternoon and it's been rock solid since. The Row Level Security feature means my users' data is properly isolated without writing complex backend logic.
For developers building their first SaaS, the free tier buys you a lot of runway before you need to spend anything.