Supabase is an open-source Postgres development platform designed to help developers build and scale applications rapidly. It provides a comprehensive suite of backend services, allowing users to "Build in a weekend, Scale to millions." The platform is centered around a powerful and trusted Postgres database, offering 100% portability, built-in authentication with Row Level Security (RLS), and easy extensibility.
Key features of Supabase include:
- Postgres Database: Every project starts with a full Postgres database, renowned for its reliability and robustness. It includes built-in authentication with RLS for secure data access and is highly extensible, supporting various PostgreSQL extensions.
- Authentication: Easily integrate user sign-ups and logins into applications. Supabase Auth secures data with Row Level Security, allowing developers to define granular access policies.
- Edge Functions: Write and deploy custom server-side logic without managing or scaling servers. These functions run at the edge, providing low-latency responses.
- Storage: A robust solution for storing, organizing, and serving large files such as videos, images, and documents, complete with access controls.
- Realtime: Enable multiplayer experiences and real-time data synchronization, allowing applications to instantly react to database changes.
- Vector Embeddings: Integrate with popular ML models like OpenAI and Hugging Face to store, index, and search vector embeddings, facilitating AI-powered features.
- Data APIs: Automatically generates instant, ready-to-use RESTful APIs directly from your Postgres database schema, simplifying data interaction.
Supabase supports a wide array of frontend frameworks, including React, Next.js, Flutter, SvelteKit, Vue, and more, making it versatile for various development stacks. The platform also offers a user-friendly dashboard for managing applications, featuring a Table Editor for easy data manipulation, a SQL Editor for direct database interaction, and tools for configuring RLS Policies.
Trusted by fast-growing companies worldwide, Supabase emphasizes security and compliance, being SOC2 Type 2 Certified and HIPAA Compliant. It fosters a strong community, providing extensive documentation, examples, and an active Discord channel for support and collaboration. The platform aims to streamline backend development, allowing developers to focus on building core application logic.
