postbase
The premium Open Source alternative to Firebase
🎯 Best for:Developers wanting Firebase DX with SQL control
What is postbase?
A drop-in backend replacement for Firebase built on Express.js and PostgreSQL. It leverages BetterAuth for authentication and JSONB for document storage to eliminate vendor lock-in.
Tech Stack
JavaScriptBackend & Auth
Why postbase?
- • Uses standard PostgreSQL
- • Localhost support
- • No vendor lock-in
Limitations
- • Early stage maturity
- • Smaller ecosystem than Supabase
- • Self-management required
2/15/2026
Last Update
1
Forks
0
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Firebase)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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