Supabase for Startups
Pro tier access and credits for startups building on Postgres
Supabase Pro tier access and platform credits for eligible startups
- Best for
- Pre-seed, Seed
- Available in
- Global
- Program type
- Credits
- Last verified
- Apr 19, 2026
About this program
Supabase is the default Postgres-first backend for startups that want auth, storage, and realtime baked in without stitching services together. The startup program layers Pro-tier access on top of Supabase's already generous free tier, which is what most small teams need once they start adding paying users.
For founders weighing Supabase against raw Postgres on AWS or a Firebase migration, the program matters most once you need daily backups, larger databases, or higher auth throughput. If you are still prototyping, the free tier is usually enough to get to beta without any program activation.
What you get
- Supabase Pro tier access and platform credits for eligible startups
- Offer type: Credits
Eligibility
Early-stage startups affiliated with a participating accelerator or VC fund. The free tier remains available to any team; the startup program layers Pro-tier access and credits on top.
- Stage
- Pre-seed, Seed
- Region
- Global
- Incorporation required
- Yes
How to apply
- Confirm that your accelerator, incubator, or lead VC is a Supabase for Startups partner.
- Request an activation code through the partner's portal or program manager.
- Create a Supabase organization, open billing settings, and apply the code.
- If you are not attached to a partner, start on the free tier. You can contact Supabase about direct options once you have revenue or a named investor.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Supabase startup program only for YC companies?
No. Y Combinator is one partner, but the program extends to other accelerators and VC funds. Check with your current investor or accelerator to see whether they are in the list.
What is covered at the Pro tier?
Pro adds branching environments, daily backups, higher compute and storage ceilings, and increased rate limits on auth. The full list is on the Supabase pricing page.
Does this include Supabase Edge Functions?
Edge Functions are part of the platform. Credits typically apply across the billed components of the platform, including Edge Functions invocations.
Can I use Supabase locally before activating the program?
Yes. Supabase's CLI runs the whole stack locally so you can build and test without touching the hosted plan. Activate the program when you are ready to deploy to production.
You'll be redirected to Supabase to apply. FounderDeals never handles applications.
Alternatives to Supabase for Startups
Other cloud & infrastructure programs founders weigh against Supabase. Each links out to the provider's official page.
