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Build vs Supabase Auth

Authentication for Supabase — Should you build, vibe code, or buy?

Our Verdict
⚡ Vibe Code It
Great if using Supabase. Auth.js more flexible standalone.
Pricing
$0-$25/mo
Founded
2020
HQ
San Francisco, CA
Vibe Time
1 week

What is Supabase Auth?

Supabase Auth is a authentication for supabase. The company is $116m raised. With 100+ employees, Supabase Auth serves teams looking for authentication solutions.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Part of Supabase
  • Row-level security
  • Simple setup
  • Good free tier

Weaknesses

  • Tied to Supabase
  • Limited standalone
  • Fewer providers

Who Should Use Supabase Auth?

Best For

Not Ideal For

Vibe Coding Supabase Auth

Using AI tools like Cursor and Claude, you can build a supabase auth-like solution in 1 week for approximately $2k-5k.

What You Can Build

What's Harder to Replicate

Getting Started

Use this prompt with Cursor or Claude to scaffold your alternative:

Build a authentication for supabase with these core features:


Tech stack: Next.js 14, TypeScript, Prisma, PostgreSQL, Tailwind, shadcn/ui
Include authentication, API routes, database schema, and a clean UI.

Alternatives to Supabase Auth

Clerk

Better standalone

Auth0

Enterprise features

Auth.js

Framework agnostic

The Bottom Line

Supabase Auth is solid, but this is a space where vibe coding works well. If you have specific requirements or want full control, consider building your own with modern AI tools.

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