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Supabase
VerifiedOpen-source Firebase alternative
Visit WebsiteWorks in Africa
PostgreSQL database, authentication, real-time subscriptions, and file storage in one platform. Generous free tier, excellent developer experience, and fully open source.
Best for
Early-stageSaaSSolo founder
Use when
You need a production-ready Postgres database with auth and storage without managing your own server.
Skip when
You need complex multi-region setups or are already deep into another database ecosystem.
No Africa-specific restrictions. Free tier pauses inactive projects after 1 week — set up a cron ping to keep it alive.
Alternatives
PlanetScale, Neon, Firebase
Verified Apr 1, 2026