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Supabase Auth

Open source auth with PostgreSQL

Supabase Auth is the authentication module of the Supabase platform, offering a compelling combination of features and pricing. It integrates directly with your Supabase PostgreSQL database, enabling powerful Row Level Security (RLS) policies that control data access at the database level. The auth system supports all standard providers including social OAuth, magic links, phone auth, and passwords. What makes Supabase Auth unique is its open source nature - you can self-host the entire stack if needed. The generous free tier (50,000 MAU) is significantly higher than most competitors. While the pre-built UI components aren't as polished as Clerk's, the deep database integration and cost-effectiveness make it an excellent choice for projects already using Supabase.

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Our Verdict

Supabase Auth is the best value if you're already using Supabase. The free tier is unbeatable and RLS integration is powerful.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Generous free tier
  • +Integrates with Supabase DB
  • +Open source / self-hostable
  • +Row Level Security built-in

Cons

  • -Best with Supabase ecosystem
  • -Organizations not yet available
  • -Auth UI less polished than Clerk

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Moderate Difficulty1-2 weeks for basics, 1-2 months with RLS

If you're already using Supabase, their auth is tightly integrated. Building your own loses the RLS magic. However, basic auth with Supabase's client library is straightforward.

Key Considerations

  • Row Level Security integration is hard to replicate
  • Social OAuth setup still has complexity
  • The 50K MAU free tier is hard to beat with any build
  • Self-hosting Supabase is possible but complex

Features

Social OAuthYes
Magic LinksYes
MFA/2FAYes
Pre-built UI(@supabase/auth-ui-react)Yes
Session ManagementYes
Organizations/Teams(Coming soon)No
Self-hostedYes

Best For

Supabase usersBudget-conscious projectsSelf-hosting needs

Pricing

Free tier available
Free$0
  • - 50,000 MAU
  • - Social providers
  • - Email auth
Pro$25/mo
  • - 100,000 MAU
  • - Custom domains
  • - No project pausing
Team$599/mo
  • - Unlimited MAU
  • - SOC2
  • - Priority support
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Last updated: 2026-01-15