Supabase

Why choose it

Best for

Indie developers who want a Postgres database with auth and storage included.

Biggest strength

A Postgres database plus auth, storage and a free tier in one product.

When not to choose it

Not ideal for

Putting core business logic in RLS policies and Edge Functions, per critics.

Biggest drawback

Real Pro bills often run above the $25/mo base price.

Top alternatives

• Supabase vs Clerk

Verdict: Choose Supabase if you want a real Postgres database with auth and storage built in, starting free. Indie developers in our cited sources run production apps on it. The trade-offs: critics warn against putting core logic in row-level security and Edge Functions, and Pro often costs more than its $25/mo base. If you only need polished auth for a Next.js app, compare it with Clerk; for a NoSQL model, look at Firebase.

Based on cited builder feedback and official docs/pricing. Not a hands-on test.