Supabase vs Firebase — which should we use?

Supabase is better for relational data, SQL queries, and PostgreSQL features. Firebase excels with NoSQL document databases and mobile-first apps. We recommend Supabase for most web applications.

Is Supabase production-ready?

Yes. Supabase runs on AWS with SOC2 compliance, point-in-time recovery, and 99.9% uptime SLA on Pro plans. Many production applications run on Supabase today.

Can you self-host Supabase?

Yes. Supabase is open-source and can be self-hosted via Docker. We set up self-hosted instances on your infrastructure when data residency or compliance requires it.

Build Full-Stack Apps with Supabase

PostgreSQL database, authentication, realtime subscriptions, and Edge Functions — the open-source Firebase alternative built for serious applications.

Platform: Supabase (Backend-as-a-Service)

Supabase is an open-source Firebase alternative built on PostgreSQL. Bookuvai builds full-stack applications on Supabase using its managed PostgreSQL database, Row Level Security, Auth, Realtime subscriptions, Edge Functions, and Storage. We design schemas, implement security policies, and build applications that leverage Supabase as a complete backend.

What We Build

Database Design: PostgreSQL schema design with Row Level Security policies, functions, triggers, and views.
Auth Implementation: Supabase Auth with social providers, magic links, phone auth, and role-based access control.
Realtime Features: Live subscriptions for chat, notifications, collaborative editing, and dashboard updates.
Edge Functions: Deno-based Edge Functions for webhooks, integrations, scheduled jobs, and custom API endpoints.

Integration Capabilities

Frontend Frameworks: First-class SDKs for React, Next.js, Flutter, and Swift with type-safe database queries.
Storage: Supabase Storage for file uploads with image transformations, access policies, and CDN delivery.
Vector Search: pgvector extension for AI embeddings, similarity search, and RAG application backends.
Third-Party Auth: OAuth with Google, GitHub, Discord, and 30+ social providers plus SAML for enterprise SSO.

Typical Projects

Full-Stack App: Next.js application with Supabase database, auth, realtime, and storage integration. (60-100, $120-$200)
Auth & RLS Setup: Authentication implementation with Row Level Security policies for multi-tenant applications. (20-40, $40-$80)
Realtime Dashboard: Live dashboard with Supabase Realtime subscriptions for collaborative or monitoring use cases. (30-50, $60-$100)

Frequently Asked Questions

Supabase vs Firebase — which should we use?: Supabase is better for relational data, SQL queries, and PostgreSQL features. Firebase excels with NoSQL document databases and mobile-first apps. We recommend Supabase for most web applications.
Is Supabase production-ready?: Yes. Supabase runs on AWS with SOC2 compliance, point-in-time recovery, and 99.9% uptime SLA on Pro plans. Many production applications run on Supabase today.
Can you self-host Supabase?: Yes. Supabase is open-source and can be self-hosted via Docker. We set up self-hosted instances on your infrastructure when data residency or compliance requires it.