Supabase Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Supabase pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $599 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Supabase offers a freemium model with limited features; upgrade to unlock more.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- 2 projects
- 500 MB database
- 50K MAUs
- 1 GB file storage
- 500K edge function invocations
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- 8 GB database
- 100K MAUs
- 100 GB file storage
- No project pausing
- $10 compute credits
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | P | Unlimited/Higher |
| 1 | r | Unlimited/Higher |
| 2 | o | Unlimited/Higher |
| 3 | j | Unlimited/Higher |
| 4 | e | Unlimited/Higher |
| 5 | c | Unlimited/Higher |
| 6 | t | Unlimited/Higher |
| 7 | s | Unlimited/Higher |
| 8 | Unlimited/Higher | |
| 9 | p | Unlimited/Higher |
| 10 | a | Unlimited/Higher |
| 11 | u | Unlimited/Higher |
| 12 | s | Unlimited/Higher |
| 13 | e | Unlimited/Higher |
| 14 | Unlimited/Higher | |
| 15 | a | Unlimited/Higher |
| 16 | f | Unlimited/Higher |
| 17 | t | Unlimited/Higher |
| 18 | e | Unlimited/Higher |
| 19 | r | Unlimited/Higher |
| 20 | Unlimited/Higher | |
| 21 | 7 | Unlimited/Higher |
| 22 | Unlimited/Higher | |
| 23 | d | Unlimited/Higher |
| 24 | a | Unlimited/Higher |
| 25 | y | Unlimited/Higher |
| 26 | s | Unlimited/Higher |
| 27 | Unlimited/Higher | |
| 28 | i | Unlimited/Higher |
| 29 | n | Unlimited/Higher |
| 30 | a | Unlimited/Higher |
| 31 | c | Unlimited/Higher |
| 32 | t | Unlimited/Higher |
| 33 | i | Unlimited/Higher |
| 34 | v | Unlimited/Higher |
| 35 | i | Unlimited/Higher |
| 36 | t | Unlimited/Higher |
| 37 | y | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like 8 GB database or 100K MAUs
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- Supabase branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Free vs Pro Plan Comparison
| Free $0 | Pro $25/ | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 5 included | 5+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Supabase branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Hobby projects and testing | Production applications |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Supabase free?
Yes, Supabase offers a freemium plan with 5 core features included. However, there are limits on 0, 1 that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Supabase's free plan?
Supabase's free plan includes: 2 projects, 500 MB database, 50K MAUs, 1 GB file storage, 500K edge function invocations. Key limits include 0: P, 1: r, 2: o.
03 What's NOT included in Supabase's free plan?
The free plan excludes: 8 GB database, 100K MAUs, 100 GB file storage, No project pausing, $10 compute credits. You'll also have Supabase branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Supabase's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like 8 GB database or 100K MAUs, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $25/month.
05 Is Supabase's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Supabase's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.
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