Categories / Backend & database
Backend & database
Data, APIs and storage without running servers.
Picks changed this week: none. These picks were first published on 2026-10-15.
Why it wins: Postgres plus auth, storage and realtime; the backend AI builders integrate with most.
Pick something else if you're building mobile-first (Firebase), want a TypeScript reactive backend (Convex), or want to self-host (PocketBase).
Visit Supabase →Last verified 2026-10-16Alternatives
Firebase
Google's mature backend suite, great for mobile apps.
Free (Spark) · pay as you go (Blaze)Last verified 2026-10-16
Convex
TypeScript-first reactive backend that suits AI-generated code.
Free · Professional $25/dev/moLast verified 2026-10-16
PocketBase
Single-file backend you can self-host.
Free, open source (self-hosted)Last verified 2026-10-16Compare at a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Open source | Platform | Best for (our take) | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Supabase top | Free · Pro from $25/mo | Yes (Apache-2.0) | Hosted, Self-hosted | Postgres + auth for AI-built apps | 2026-10-16 |
| Firebase | Free (Spark) · pay as you go (Blaze) | No | Hosted | Mobile apps | 2026-10-16 |
| Convex | Free · Professional $25/dev/mo | Source-available (FSL-1.1) | Hosted, Self-hosted | TypeScript reactive backends | 2026-10-16 |
| Neon | Free · usage-based paid plans | Yes (Apache-2.0) | Hosted | Serverless Postgres | 2026-10-16 |
| PocketBase | Free, open source (self-hosted) | Yes (MIT) | Self-hosted | Self-hosting on one file | 2026-10-16 |
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