Supabase

Supabase is an open-source Firebase alternative that provides the necessary tools to build production-grade applications rapidly.

Key features include:

• Postgres Database: A fully managed Postgres database for storing your application data.
• Authentication: Built-in authentication system to manage user sign-ups, logins, and authorization.
• Instant APIs: Automatically generated APIs for interacting with your database, simplifying data access.
• Edge Functions: Serverless functions hosted at the edge for low-latency execution.
• Realtime Subscriptions: Realtime updates using WebSockets, enabling collaborative features and live data synchronization.
• Storage: Store and serve files directly from Supabase.
• Vector Embeddings: Integrated vector embeddings for AI and machine learning applications.

Advantages:

• Open Source: Provides transparency, control, and community-driven development.
• Scalability: Designed to scale to millions of users.
• Developer Experience: Simplifies backend development and reduces boilerplate code.

Use cases:

• Building web and mobile applications.
• Creating real-time applications like chat apps and dashboards.
• Developing serverless functions and APIs.
• Implementing user authentication and authorization.