Question 1

Can I self-host Supabase?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Supabase is fully open-source. Self-host using Docker Compose with the official supabase/supabase repo. You get all features: PostgreSQL, Auth, Storage, Realtime, and Edge Functions. Requires 4GB+ RAM for comfortable operation.

Question 2

Is self-hosting Supabase cheaper than Supabase Cloud?

Accepted Answer

Yes, significantly for larger projects. Supabase Cloud Pro is $25/month with usage limits. Self-hosting on a $20-40/month VPS gives you unlimited API calls, more database storage, and full control. Great for production apps.

Question 3

What are the requirements for self-hosting Supabase?

Accepted Answer

Supabase requires Docker, 4GB+ RAM (8GB recommended), and decent CPU. It runs multiple services: PostgreSQL, GoTrue (auth), Kong (API gateway), Realtime, Storage, and Studio. A 4GB VPS works but 8GB is more comfortable.

Question 4

Does self-hosted Supabase include all features?

Accepted Answer

Yes, self-hosted Supabase includes everything: PostgreSQL with Row Level Security, authentication, file storage, realtime subscriptions, database webhooks, and the Studio UI. Edge Functions require additional setup with Deno.

Install Supabase

Key Features

Use Cases

Technology Stacks with SupabaseStacks with Supabase

Supabase Stack

Deploy Template

Supabase Template

Tutorials

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Frequently Asked Questions

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