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
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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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