Next.js + Supabase — The Default MVP Stack

Full-stack TypeScript, PostgreSQL, auth, and real-time in one stack. What we use on 80% of projects.

Technologies

Next.js 15

React framework with SSR, API routes, and edge deployment

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, storage, and real-time subscriptions

TypeScript

Type safety across frontend and backend

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling

Vercel

Zero-config deployment with preview URLs

Why this stack

  • One language (TypeScript) across the entire stack — faster development, easier hiring
  • Supabase gives you auth, database, storage, and real-time without building infrastructure
  • Row-level security at the database level — multi-tenant SaaS from day one
  • Next.js SSR means excellent SEO and Core Web Vitals out of the box
  • Free tiers on both Vercel and Supabase mean near-zero hosting cost until you scale

Best for

SaaS platformsMarketplacesB2B toolsInternal dashboardsContent platforms with user accounts

Timeline

15–21 days

Starting price

From $3,460

FAQ

Is Next.js + Supabase production-ready?

Yes. Used by companies like Vercel, Linear, and thousands of YC startups. Supabase handles millions of rows; Next.js handles millions of page views.

When wouldn't you use this stack?

Heavy real-time gaming, offline-first mobile with complex sync, or enterprise Java/.NET requirements. For 90% of MVPs, this is the right choice.

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