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Why You Should Use Supabase in Your Projects in 2026?

Fahri Kolağası2 min read
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The competition between traditional database management systems and Backend as a Service (BaaS) solutions is heating up every day. The strongest open-source alternative to Firebase, which has been the market leader for many years, has undoubtedly been Supabase.

So, what makes Supabase so special?

1. The True Power of PostgreSQL

Unlike Firebase's NoSQL structure, Supabase runs directly on PostgreSQL, the world's most advanced relational database. This allows you to freely use complex queries, JOIN operations, and relational data models without any restrictions.

2. Open Source and No Vendor Lock-in

One of its biggest advantages is that it is completely open source. If you want to migrate to your own servers in the future, you can take your data and set up the system in your own Docker containers. It doesn't tie you to a single platform.

3. Advanced Authentication (Auth) and Real-time Data

Supabase, just like its competitor, has an Auth system that you can get up and running in seconds. It also allows you to keep your application's interface live by listening to database changes in real-time.

If you are starting a new project and need to establish a robust relationship between your data, Supabase should definitely be your first choice in 2026!

Thanks for reading.