Supabase

Supabase is an open-source backend platform that lets teams build apps with a database, authentication and real-time updates. Non-profits use it to create custom tools like directories, dashboards or member portals without managing complex infrastructure.

Supabase is a great option for non-profits building custom tools, apps, or data platforms. It gives you a hosted backend with a real-time database, user authentication, and file storage, all in one place. If you're working with a developer or a tech-savvy team member, Supabase can save you hours of setup time compared to building everything from scratch.

We like Supabase because it's open-source, generous on the free tier, and easy to scale up as your needs grow. It's great for projects like citizen science apps, internal reporting dashboards, or managing member data for custom platforms. It's also a good alternative to Firebase, especially if you prefer open standards and SQL over proprietary tools.

This isn't a plug-and-play option for most non-profits, but if you're exploring digital products or research tools, Supabase is one of the most developer-friendly ways to get started.