The open-source Airtable alternative that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet
The Postgres development platform. Supabase gives you a dedicated Postgres database to build your web, mobile, and AI applications.
Recommended VPS & Hardware Sizing
Estimated Hosting: $10 - $15/mo (e.g. Hetzner CPX21 or Linode)Supabase vs Firebase Comparison Matrix
| Evaluation Criteria | Supabase (Open Source) | Firebase (Proprietary) |
|---|---|---|
| Data Model | Standard Relational SQL (Postgres) | Proprietary NoSQL Document |
| Vendor Lock-in | Zero (Standard SQL dump) | Severe (Google Cloud proprietary) |
| Cost on High Reads | $0 / Server Compute Only | Per-read billing spikes |
Financial Impact: Migrating from Firebase to Self-Hosted Supabase
* Excludes enterprise SSO add-ons & usage overages
* Commodity Hetzner / DigitalOcean compute instance
Compare Supabase Head-to-Head
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Core Capabilities & Features
Self-Host Supabase with Docker Compose
Tweak configuration ports, secrets, and volumes live. Download or copy your ready-to-run container file:
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Generate production-ready container definitions with customizable ports and volumes.
The open source Firebase alternative with real-time PostgreSQL
version: "3.8"
services:
studio:
image: supabase/studio:latest
restart: unless-stopped
ports:
- "${STUDIO_PORT:-3000}:3000"
environment:
STUDIO_PG_META_URL: http://meta:8080
POSTGRES_PASSWORD: ${POSTGRES_PASSWORD:-supabase_pwd}
db:
image: supabase/postgres:15.1.0.147
restart: unless-stopped
ports:
- "${DB_PORT:-5432}:5432"
environment:
POSTGRES_PASSWORD: ${POSTGRES_PASSWORD:-supabase_pwd}
volumes:
- db-data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
volumes:
db-data:Frequently Asked Questions: Self-Hosting Supabase
How do I self-host Supabase using Docker Compose?
You can deploy Supabase (supabase/supabase) on any Linux server by copying the docker-compose.yml template on this page, configuring your desired host port and persistent volume directory, and running 'docker compose up -d'.
How does Supabase compare to Firebase?
Supabase is an open-source, self-hosted alternative to Firebase built with TypeScript, Go, PostgreSQL. Unlike Firebase ($25 - $200+ / project / month), Supabase has zero per-user licensing fees and keeps 100% of your data on your own infrastructure.
What are the minimum VPS RAM and CPU requirements for Supabase?
For production self-hosting (Medium difficulty tier), we recommend at least 4 GB RAM (minimum 2 GB), 2 vCPU, and 25 GB SSD storage, which typically costs $10 - $15/mo (e.g. Hetzner CPX21 or Linode).
Is Supabase free for commercial business use under the Apache-2.0 license?
Yes. Distributed under the Apache-2.0 license, Supabase can be self-hosted internally by businesses and engineering teams of any size without per-seat royalties.
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