SaaS founder here. Building a new product and need a backend quick. Looking at Supabase (PostgreSQL based), Firebase (Google), and PocketBase (self-hosted option). Our app: Mobile first (React Native), Auth needed, Real-time updates, Some file storage. What’s the move? Need something that scales but won’t cost a fortune at launch.
Building SaaS on Supabase for 2 years. Here’s the deal: Supabase: Real PostgreSQL (can migrate anytime!), Great DX, Open source, Realtime is solid. Firebase: Locked into Google ecosystem, NoSQL = headaches later, But auth + functions are great. PocketBase: Perfect for MVPs, Self-host = free forever, Less scalable. My pick: Supabase. Best balance of power + portability.