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Supabase alternatives: 9 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Supabase: free projects pause after a week of inactivity, and usage charges for compute and egress can be hard to predict. We ranked 9 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Supabase, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Firebase currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Firebase logoFirebaseFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 466.5
2Appwrite logoAppwriteOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 462.6
3PocketBase logoPocketBaseOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Linux, macOS +14 of 459.6
4Nhost logoNhostFree plan + paidYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 457.2
5Neon logoNeonFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 455.3
6Convex logoConvexFree plan + paidYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 453.6
7ClClerkFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 438.6
8Logto logoLogtoOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 438.6
9Better Auth logoBetter AuthOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 438.6
  1. Firebase logo

    1. FirebaseTop pick

    Best for: Mobile and web teams who want realtime sync, auth and push messaging from one vendor

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Supabase

    The original managed backend, with a NoSQL document model and deep Google and mobile SDK support.

    Pros

    • Mature SDKs for Android, iOS, Flutter and web
    • Realtime sync and offline support built into the client libraries
    • Wide set of mobile services such as crash reporting and push messaging

    Cons

    • Ties your app closely to Google Cloud
    • NoSQL query limits often force data duplication
    • Pay-as-you-go bills can spike with heavy reads
    Visit Firebase Compare with SupabaseDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Firebase a good Supabase alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Spark plan (no-cost)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firebase.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid plan
    Blaze, pay as you go
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firebase.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Database
    Firestore, a NoSQL document database
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firebase.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SQL option
    PostgreSQL via Firebase SQL Connect
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firebase.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Appwrite logo

    2. Appwrite

    Best for: Flutter and mobile developers who want an open-source Firebase alternative they can self-host

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Supabase

    Open-source backend with a similar feature bundle that is easier to self-host as one Docker stack.

    Pros

    • Straightforward self-hosting with Docker
    • Broad SDK coverage, especially Flutter and mobile
    • Backend and frontend hosting in one project

    Cons

    • Free cloud projects freeze when they hit a resource limit
    • Smaller ecosystem of third-party guides than Firebase or Supabase
    • Pricing structure has changed several times, which makes planning harder
    Visit Appwrite Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Appwrite a good Supabase alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    BSD-3-Clause
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026appwrite.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Dedicated database
    From $10/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026appwrite.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan limits
    Project freezes at limit
    Checked Oct 25, 2026appwrite.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. PocketBase logo

    3. PocketBase

    Best for: Solo developers and small apps that want a full backend on one cheap server

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Linux, macOS, Windows

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Supabase

    A single-file backend on SQLite for small projects that don't need a full Postgres stack.

    Pros

    • One binary with no external database or dependencies
    • Built-in admin dashboard, auth and realtime
    • Free and MIT-licensed
    • Easy to back up and move between servers

    Cons

    • Scales only on a single server
    • SQLite only, with no plans for other databases
    • No company, hosted cloud or paid support behind it
    • Pre-1.0, so upgrades can include breaking changes
    Visit PocketBase Compare with SupabaseDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is PocketBase a good Supabase alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosting
    Self-hosted only
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pocketbase.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Database
    Embedded SQLite
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pocketbase.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Scaling
    Single server (vertical) only
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pocketbase.io(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Nhost logo

    4. Nhost

    Best for: Frontend teams who want Postgres with an auto-generated GraphQL API and auth

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Supabase

    Also Postgres-based, but with a GraphQL-first API generated by Hasura.

    Pros

    • GraphQL API with subscriptions generated from your schema
    • Open source and runnable locally with the CLI
    • Postgres underneath, so data stays portable

    Cons

    • Free plan is limited to one project that pauses when idle
    • Smaller community and fewer guides than Supabase
    • GraphQL-first approach is less natural if you prefer REST
    Visit Nhost Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Nhost a good Supabase alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    $0/month, 1 project
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nhost.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    From $25/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nhost.io(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    GraphQL
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nhost.io(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Neon logo

    5. Neon

    Best for: Developers who want cheap, branchable Postgres for serverless apps and preview environments

    Free plan + paidWeb

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Supabase

    Serverless Postgres with branching, if you mainly need the database and handle auth elsewhere.

    Pros

    • Instant database branches for previews and testing
    • Scales to zero, so idle projects cost little
    • Free plan with no time limit and no card

    Cons

    • Cold starts after scale-to-zero add latency
    • Usage-based billing needs monitoring
    • Direction now depends on Databricks priorities
    Visit Neon Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Neon a good Supabase alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    $0, no time limit
    Checked Oct 25, 2026neon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Compute price (Launch)
    $0.106 per CU-hour
    Checked Oct 25, 2026neon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Databricks
    Checked Oct 25, 2026neon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Branching
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026neon.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Convex logo

    6. Convex

    Best for: TypeScript teams building realtime apps who want the backend to be just functions

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Supabase

    A TypeScript-first reactive backend if you would rather write queries as code than SQL.

    Pros

    • Live-updating queries without writing websocket code
    • End-to-end TypeScript types from database to UI
    • Free tier plus pay-as-you-go for small projects

    Cons

    • Proprietary programming model makes migrating away costly
    • Per-developer pricing on the Professional plan
    • Self-hosting is possible but less documented than the cloud
    Visit Convex Compare with SupabaseDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Convex a good Supabase alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Free or $0/month plus pay as you go
    Checked Oct 25, 2026convex.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Professional plan
    $25 per developer/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026convex.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.convex.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026convex.dev(opens source in a new tab)
  7. Cl

    7. Clerk

    Best for: React and Next.js developers who want polished sign-in screens working in minutes

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    38.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Supabase

    Drop-in auth UI and organisations, and it integrates with Supabase as a third-party auth provider.

    Pros

    • Prebuilt, customisable UI components save weeks of work
    • Excellent Next.js and React integration
    • Generous free tier per application

    Cons

    • Cloud only; user data cannot be self-hosted
    • Enterprise SSO connections are billed individually
    • Less flexible than code-first libraries for unusual flows
    Visit Clerk Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.37
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Clerk a good Supabase alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 50,000 monthly retained users per app
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clerk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $20/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clerk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Extra SSO connection
    $75/month each
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clerk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    SOC 2 Type 2
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clerk.com(opens source in a new tab)
  8. Logto logo

    8. Logto

    Best for: SaaS developers who want open-source, standards-based auth with an affordable cloud

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    38.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Supabase

    Open-source identity service with SSO, organisations and RBAC beyond what Supabase Auth offers.

    Pros

    • Open source and self-hostable, with a free cloud tier
    • Clean admin console and customisable sign-in pages
    • Multi-tenant organisations and RBAC built in

    Cons

    • Smaller ecosystem than Auth0 or Keycloak
    • Some enterprise features are cloud or paid only
    • Usage-based token billing takes some estimating
    Visit Logto Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.37
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Logto a good Supabase alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Up to 50,000 MAU
    Checked Oct 25, 2026logto.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    Pro from $24/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026logto.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026logto.io(opens source in a new tab)
  9. Better Auth logo

    9. Better Auth

    Best for: TypeScript developers who want auth as code, stored in their own database

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    38.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Supabase

    Open-source TypeScript auth library that can keep users in the same Postgres database.

    Pros

    • Free, MIT-licensed and keeps users in your own database
    • Large plugin ecosystem for 2FA, passkeys, orgs and SSO
    • Works across most JavaScript frameworks

    Cons

    • TypeScript and JavaScript only
    • You are responsible for hosting, email delivery and security
    • No admin dashboard without the paid infrastructure add-on
    Visit Better Auth Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.37
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Better Auth a good Supabase alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Language
    TypeScript, framework-agnostic
    Checked Oct 25, 2026better-auth.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Framework is free and open source
    Checked Oct 25, 2026better-auth.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Infrastructure price
    Pro $20/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026better-auth.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Supabase alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Firebase logo

Best Supabase alternative for most people

Firebase

The original managed backend, with a NoSQL document model and deep Google and mobile SDK support.

Appwrite logo

Best Supabase alternative for a free option

Appwrite

Open-source backend with a similar feature bundle that is easier to self-host as one Docker stack.

Nhost logo

Best Supabase alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Nhost

Also Postgres-based, but with a GraphQL-first API generated by Hasura.

PocketBase logo

Best Supabase alternative for open source

PocketBase

A single-file backend on SQLite for small projects that don't need a full Postgres stack.

Convex logo

Best Supabase alternative for self-hosting

Convex

A TypeScript-first reactive backend if you would rather write queries as code than SQL.

PocketBase logo

Best Supabase alternative for Mac

PocketBase

A single-file backend on SQLite for small projects that don't need a full Postgres stack.

PocketBase logo

Best Supabase alternative for Windows

PocketBase

A single-file backend on SQLite for small projects that don't need a full Postgres stack.

PocketBase logo

Best Supabase alternative for Linux

PocketBase

A single-file backend on SQLite for small projects that don't need a full Postgres stack.

Cl

Best Supabase alternative for iPhone and Android

Clerk

Drop-in auth UI and organisations, and it integrates with Supabase as a third-party auth provider.

Neon logo

Best Supabase alternative for working in the browser

Neon

Serverless Postgres with branching, if you mainly need the database and handle auth elsewhere.

Supabase alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Supabase?

Firebase ranks first right now. The original managed backend, with a NoSQL document model and deep Google and mobile SDK support. Appwrite and PocketBase follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Supabase?

Yes. Firebase (free plan + paid), Appwrite (open source), PocketBase (open source) and Nhost (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Supabase?

Yes: Appwrite, PocketBase, Nhost and Convex, plus 2 more in the list above. Appwrite, PocketBase and Nhost can also be self-hosted.

Which Supabase alternatives work on Linux?

PocketBase runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Supabase?

The complaints we hear most: free projects pause after a week of inactivity; usage charges for compute and egress can be hard to predict; self-hosting the full stack takes real operations work.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Supabase, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.