Open Source · Kenya Data Residency
Self-Hosted Supabase Kenya — Open Source Firebase Alternative
Run your own Supabase instance in Kenya — PostgreSQL, real-time subscriptions, Auth, Storage and Edge Functions. Your data stays on African soil. No USD subscription fees, no vendor lock-in.
PostgreSQL 16
JWT Auth
Realtime WS
S3 Storage
Edge Functions
Row Level Security
Deno Runtime
REST & GraphQL
PostgreSQL 16
Kenya Data Residency
24/7 Local Support
Local Billing
Auth & Realtime
No Vendor Lock-in
Open Source Backend · Kenya Hosted
An Economical Alternative to Firebase — With Your Data Staying in Kenya
Supabase is an open source backend platform built on PostgreSQL. It gives you a full backend stack — database, authentication, file storage, real-time subscriptions, and serverless Edge Functions — all accessible via a clean REST or GraphQL API.
When you self-host with HostGuru, your data stays in Kenya — no USD subscription fees that grow unpredictably, no vendor lock-in, and full control of every byte.
- PostgreSQL 16 with extensions — PostGIS, pgvector, pg_cron and more
- Kenya data residency — GDPR and local compliance, data stays on African soil
- Fixed KES pricing — no surprise USD bills as your app scales
- Full Auth, Storage, Realtime & Edge Functions — everything Firebase offers
What's Included
Full Supabase Stack — Hosted in Kenya
Every plan ships with the complete Supabase feature set — pre-configured, secured and ready to connect your app within minutes.
PostgreSQL 16
Full PostgreSQL database with extensions — PostGIS, pgvector, pg_cron, uuid-ossp and many more. Full SQL power.
Auth & JWT
User authentication with email/password, phone OTP, OAuth (Google, GitHub, Facebook) and passwordless magic links.
Realtime Subscriptions
WebSocket-based real-time database listeners. Build live dashboards, chat applications, and collaborative tools instantly.
S3-Compatible Storage
File upload and management with bucket policies, image transformations, and CDN delivery. Works with any S3 client.
Edge Functions (Deno)
Deploy serverless TypeScript/JavaScript functions that run close to your users. Powered by the Deno runtime.
Row Level Security
Database-level access policies enforced at the PostgreSQL layer. Users only see data they are authorised to access.
Kenya Data Residency
Your PostgreSQL data stays on our Kenyan servers. Data sovereignty, GDPR readiness, and local compliance included.
REST & GraphQL API
Auto-generated REST and GraphQL APIs from your database schema. Connect any frontend framework instantly.
24/7 Kenyan Support
Our team helps with Supabase configuration, schema design, RLS policies, and scaling — available 24/7 via phone and WhatsApp.
Self-Hosted Supabase Plans
Dedicated VPS · PostgreSQL · Auth · Realtime · Storage · Edge Functions · Managed Setup
Best for Startups
Supabase Startup
Managed Supabase hosting for startups, mobile apps & SaaS projects
KES 2,499/mo
Billed monthly
vCPU Cores
4
RAM
8 GB
NVMe Storage
75 GB
Network
200 Mbps
PostgreSQL · Auth · Realtime · Storage
Edge Functions · RLS · JWT · REST · GraphQL
SSH + Root Access · Docker · Custom Domains
Managed Install · SSL Setup · Security Hardening · Updates
Dedicated VPS · 1 IPv4 · Kenya Data Residency
Most Popular
Supabase Growth
Managed Supabase for growing SaaS platforms, mobile apps & production workloads
KES 4,999/mo
Billed monthly
vCPU Cores
6
RAM
12 GB
NVMe Storage
100 GB
Network
300 Mbps
PostgreSQL · Auth · Realtime · Storage
Edge Functions · RLS · JWT · REST · GraphQL · Point-in-Time Recovery
SSH + Root Access · Docker · Webhooks · Dev & Prod Envs
Managed Install · Security · Updates · Performance Optimisation · Monitoring
Dedicated VPS · 1 IPv4 · Kenya Data Residency
Enterprise Ready
Supabase Scale
Enterprise Supabase hosting for high-growth SaaS, AI platforms & mission-critical apps
KES 9,999/mo
Billed monthly
vCPU Cores
8
RAM
24 GB
NVMe Storage
200 GB
Network
600 Mbps
PostgreSQL · Auth · Realtime · Storage
Edge Functions · RLS · JWT · REST · GraphQL · Point-in-Time Recovery
SSH + Root Access · Docker · CI/CD Ready · Dev + Staging + Prod
Managed Install · Security · Updates · DB Optimisation · Monitoring · Emergency Support
Dedicated VPS · 1 IPv4 · Kenya Data Residency
| Specification | Startup | Growth | Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| vCPU Cores | 4 vCPU | 6 vCPU | 8 vCPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | 24 GB |
| NVMe Storage | 75 GB | 100 GB | 200 GB |
| Network Port | 200 Mbps | 300 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Traffic | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Snapshots | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| IPv4 Address | 1 Dedicated | 1 Dedicated | 1 Dedicated |
| Dedicated VPS | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Supabase Stack | |||
| Supabase Instance | 1 Dedicated | 1 Dedicated | 1 Enterprise |
| PostgreSQL Database | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Supabase Studio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Authentication | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Realtime Database | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Storage Buckets | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| REST APIs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| GraphQL Ready | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Edge Functions | ✔ Ready | ✔ | ✔ |
| Row Level Security (RLS) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| JWT Authentication | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Database Backups | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Point-in-Time Recovery | — | ✔ Ready | ✔ Ready |
| Docker Environment | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Developer Tools | |||
| SSH Access | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Root Access | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Node.js Support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Git Support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cron Jobs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Custom Domains | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| SSL Included | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Webhook Support | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| API Hosting | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Staging Environment | — | — | ✔ |
| CI/CD Ready | — | — | ✔ |
| Managed Services | |||
| Supabase Installation | ✔ Included | ✔ Included | ✔ Included |
| Server Setup | ✔ Included | ✔ Included | ✔ Included |
| SSL Setup | ✔ Included | ✔ Included | ✔ Included |
| Security Hardening | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Automatic Updates | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Performance Optimisation | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Monitoring | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Database Optimisation | — | — | ✔ |
| Emergency Support | — | — | ✔ |
| Support Channel | WhatsApp & Email | ⚡ Priority WhatsApp & Ticket | ⚡ Priority WhatsApp · Ticket · Emergency |
| Kenya Data Residency | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
M-Pesa & card billing — Kenya Shillings — no USD surprises
Firebase Migration
Switch from Firebase to Supabase — Keep Your Data in Kenya
Firebase costs grow fast as your app scales — and your data lives on Google's US servers. Self-hosted Supabase gives you everything Firebase offers at a fixed KES price, with full data sovereignty on African soil.
Migrate to Supabase
Firebase Firestore
→
Supabase PostgreSQL
Firebase Auth
→
Supabase Auth + JWT
Firebase Storage
→
Supabase S3 Storage
Firebase Functions
→
Edge Functions (Deno)
USD billing only
→
KES +
US data residency
→
Kenya data residency
Why HostGuru
Why Choose Supabase Hosting by HostGuru in Kenya?
HostGuru is the only Kenyan hosting company offering managed self-hosted Supabase — with local billing, local support, and your data never leaving African soil.
Your Data Stays in Kenya
Every byte of your PostgreSQL database lives on servers physically in Kenya. Local data residency means GDPR readiness, faster access for African users, and peace of mind for your compliance team.
Fixed KES Pricing
Firebase bills in USD and costs spike unpredictably as your app grows. HostGuru Supabase is billed in Kenya Shillings at a flat monthly rate — budget with confidence, no surprise invoices.
24/7 Local Support
Our team helps you configure Row Level Security, design schemas, set up OAuth providers, and scale your Supabase instance. Available 24/7 via phone, WhatsApp and live chat from Nairobi.
Pay with M-Pesa
Deploy your Supabase backend instantly with M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Visa or Mastercard. No international payment headaches — just straightforward Kenyan billing.
Full Open Source Stack
Supabase is 100% open source. No vendor lock-in — your data is in standard PostgreSQL and can be migrated or exported at any time. You own your backend, always.
Pre-Configured & Ready
Your Supabase instance is fully set up and secured by our team. Connect your app with your API keys within minutes of deploying — no Docker configuration or server setup required.
Kenya's #1 Supabase Host
Self-Hosted Supabase Giving Kenyan Developers Full Control
From fintech startups to enterprise SaaS platforms, Kenyan developers are choosing self-hosted Supabase over Firebase — keeping their data on African soil at a fraction of the cost.
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Open source
0
Vendor lock-in
KES
Local billing
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Why HostGuru
HostGuru vs. Other Kenyan Hosts
See why thousands of Kenyan businesses choose HostGuru over the alternatives.
| Feature | HostGuru ★ | Provider A | Provider B |
|---|---|---|---|
| M-Pesa Monthly Billing | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| NVMe SSD Storage | ✓ All plans | ~ Some plans | ~ Some plans |
| Free SSL Certificate | ✓ All plans | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Daily Automated Backups | ✓ All plans | ~ Paid add-on | ✗ No |
| Free Website Migration | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ~ Paid |
| Local Kenyan Support | ✓ 24/7 Kenya | ~ Business hours | ✗ Offshore only |
| 99.9% Uptime SLA | ✓ Guaranteed | ~ Best effort | ~ Best effort |
| Full cPanel Access | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ~ Custom panel |
Comparison based on publicly available information. June 2026.
FAQ
Supabase Hosting Questions
Supabase is an open source backend platform built on PostgreSQL. It provides a database, authentication, file storage, real-time subscriptions, and serverless Edge Functions — all accessible via a REST or GraphQL API. It is commonly used as an open source alternative to Firebase.
Self-hosting gives you data sovereignty (your data stays in Kenya), a fixed KES monthly price instead of variable USD billing, and no dependency on Supabase.io's infrastructure. You own your entire backend.
Yes. HostGuru's team helps with Firebase to Supabase migrations — moving Firestore data to PostgreSQL, migrating Auth users, and replacing Firebase Storage with Supabase S3 storage. Contact us to plan your migration.
We support all major PostgreSQL extensions including PostGIS (geospatial), pgvector (AI embeddings), pg_cron (scheduled jobs), uuid-ossp, and many more. Contact us if you need a specific extension.
No — HostGuru manages the infrastructure, updates, security patches, and backups for your Supabase instance. You focus on building your app; we handle the ops.
HostGuru accepts M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Visa, and Mastercard. All billing is in Kenya Shillings — no USD exchange rate surprises.
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Open source. Data in Kenya. Fixed KES pricing. No vendor lock-in.
