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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
1PocketBase logoPocketBaseOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Linux, macOS +14 of 459.6
  1. PocketBase logo

    1. PocketBaseTop pick

    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)

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.