What I like most is how quickly I was able to get started. I was building an SEO rank tracker and needed a PostgreSQL database without spending time managing servers. Setting up the database, creating tables, and connecting it to n8n was straightforward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The biggest challenge for me was understanding some of the security settings, especially Row Level Security. It is a powerful feature, but there is definitely a learning curve if you are new to it. I had to spend some time reading the documentation and trying different approaches before I got it right. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I've been using Supabase for application development, and what I like most is how quickly I can get a backend running. Authentication, PostgreSQL database, storage, and APIs are available in one place, so I don't have to spend time configuring everything separately. The dashboard is clean, and it's easy to manage projects during development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Overall my experience has been positive, but some advanced features take time to understand if you're new to the platform. When working with larger projects, I sometimes need to spend extra time checking permissions or database policies before deployment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I appreciate most is how quickly I could go from an idea to a working backend without having to set up a separate auth service, database, and API layer. I built a sales management platform for my team almost entirely on Supabase—Postgres, auth, and the auto-generated APIs saved me from writing a ton of boilerplate. The dashboard is genuinely usable, too; I can jump in and check or edit table data directly while debugging, without needing a separate DB client.

Row-level security took a bit to wrap my head around at first, but once it clicked, it made role-based access (managers vs. executives, in my case) much simpler than writing all that logic manually on the backend. And the fact that it works so well with Next.js and Vercel made deployment painless. I didn’t have to think about infrastructure at all, which mattered a lot since I was building and shipping features solo, pretty much daily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The biggest issue I ran into was with caching behavior in Next.js. I hit a really frustrating bug where internal fetch() calls inside my API route handlers were being cached by Next.js, so I’d get stale data back from my Supabase queries even after the underlying data had changed. It took me quite a while to track down the root cause, and I ultimately had to manually pass a no-cache override to my Supabase client just to force fresh reads.

This isn’t really Supabase’s fault directly, but clearer documentation around this interaction—or a built-in flag to help prevent it—would’ve saved me hours. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The thing that stands out most is how much it speeds up the early stages of building a product. Getting a Postgres database, authentication, and auto-generated APIs running takes minutes instead of days, which matters a lot when you're validating an idea or working with a small team. The dashboard is clean and doesn't get in the way — I can browse tables, write SQL, and manage users without switching between five different tools.

I also appreciate that it's built on standard Postgres rather than some proprietary database layer. That means I'm not locked into Supabase-specific quirks, and I can fall back on regular SQL knowledge and tooling if I ever need to. Row-level security policies took a bit to learn, but once they clicked, they gave me a level of control that felt more solid than rolling my own auth checks in application code.

Real-time subscriptions and the storage bucket for files have also just worked reliably without much configuration, which isn't something I take for granted after using other backend-as-a-service tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The documentation can feel inconsistent: some features are explained clearly, while others are covered more lightly or seem a bit out of date. I’ve also run into occasional slow query performance as my data grew, and I ended up needing to add manual indexing that wasn’t obvious upfront. The local development setup can be finicky compared with simply using the cloud dashboard, which has made getting started locally more frustrating than expected. Support response times have varied as well, and it seems to depend on the plan tier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Supabase is easy to set up and offers a complete backend solution in one platform, including a PostgreSQL database, authentication, real-time updates, storage, and Edge Functions. The dashboard feels intuitive, API generation happens automatically, and the documentation is clear and helpful, which makes development faster and more efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some of the more advanced features come with a learning curve, and debugging Row Level Security (RLS) policies can be challenging. As applications grow, query performance may need additional optimization, and a few enterprise-level capabilities feel less mature than those on more established backend platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how easy it is to begin development and connect to set up a database and the resources needed for my backend development. I also really like the UI and the way it organizes the information because it makes it easy to view my data and make edits in the console. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes it can be difficult to determine how much I will be billed, the billing can come as a surprise with the traffic and it's hard to regulate it. Sometimes there are downtimes on certain technical layers which can be annoying when we have to work around them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I highlight the ease of integration, configuration, and maintenance, both of the data and the users and accesses. All of this combined with the visual interface where we move from a simple database to a robust application accessible from anywhere. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't really like paying for addons, sometimes paying $10 for a simple IPv4 is surreal, especially when we convert from dollars to Brazilian reais. This has already limited me a few times to using Supabase and opting to use native PostgreSQL instead. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What appeals most to me with Supabase is its ease of usability and rapid establishment of a backend with things like real-time subscriptions and authentication. Therefore, it is perfect for rapid development. The free tier also is very liberal, thus allowing developers to prototype without worrying much about money. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I won't say that I have grown to like the documentation, though sometimes confusing and tedious, especially in dealing with database functions. Again, some of the limitation areas, such as sending rate limits on email, may catch developers off guard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Easy to use - I vibe coded a photo-sharing platform and was looking for a low-cost, easy-to-integrate database tool and Supabase was the best amongst the options available - I was able to integrate GitHub HTML Code seamlessly, and it helps me store customer records, pictures in a secure environment at speed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only thing that bothers me about Supabase is that it sends me reminders once a fortnight saying the project I created will be paused if there is no activity, and I don't know what happens if the project stays active. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Supabase makes backend development very easy and fast. I can quickly set up a database, authentication, APIs, and storage without spending too much time. Overall, it’s a great tool, even for someone who isn’t very technical. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a non-technical person, it can sometimes feel overwhelming when it comes to row-level security and scaling decisions. For beginners, it may take some time to understand these topics and feel comfortable with them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.