Supabase
About Supabase
Open-source Firebase alternative built on Postgres. Supabase combines database, auth, storage, edge functions, realtime sync, and AI-ready vectors into a single backend platform for shipping full-stack products fast.
Key Capabilities
Postgres-first backend with SQL power, extensions, and row-level security by default
Unified platform: Auth, Storage, Realtime, Edge Functions, Vector support, and observability in one stack
Open-source core and self-hosting path for teams that need portability or compliance control
Strong developer velocity for vibe-coding workflows with generated APIs and quick local-to-cloud iteration
Standout Features
Postgres Core
Full Postgres database with SQL, extensions, backups, and production-grade reliability.
Built-in Auth + RLS
Authentication and row-level security policies let teams ship secure multi-tenant apps faster.
Realtime + Edge
Realtime subscriptions and edge functions help power modern, responsive product experiences.
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Claude for coding ($20/mo), Supabase for backend (Free tier), Vercel for deploying (Free tier), Namecheap for domain ($12/yr), Stripe for payments. The entire stack to ship a SaaS.
30 security rules for AI vibe coding: Never use AI-built auth. Use Clerk, Supabase Auth, or Auth0. Never paste API keys into AI chats. Use process.env.
This is the solo startup cheatsheet: n8n for automation, Supabase for backend, Cursor for code, Claude for thinking, Vercel for deploy, Stripe for payments.
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