Frequent outages disrupt production on Supabase
The Problem
Multiple users are experiencing significant downtime with Supabase, leading to production issues for their applications. The outages have lasted for hours, causing frustration and prompting discussions about migrating to self-hosted alternatives. Current communication from Supabase regarding these outages is lacking, leaving users in the dark about resolutions and updates.
Market Context
This pain point highlights the growing concerns around reliability in cloud services, particularly as more businesses rely on platforms like Supabase for critical operations. With the rise of serverless architectures and the increasing shift to cloud-native applications, any downtime can have severe repercussions for businesses. The need for robust, reliable cloud services is more pressing than ever.
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Sources (5)
“It's been 4 hours, breaking our prod. Fix this please!!!”
by Longjumping-Bar-7606
“my site has been down for 1hr + because all my tables are on supabase.”
by anjobanjo102
“Like many of you, we were affected by the outage today. We subscribe to the status RSS feed to alert of us issues like this. I was surprised when my team told me the outage was resolved but I had not ”
by juju0010
“So we’ve all been noticing the recent repeated outages not just with Supabase but with AWS too and others. I’ve noticed that most of the time it’s US-based regions that are affected by outages. Someti”
by heatagent
“There's a Supabase India Outage going on in India due to dns issue by network providers. This website solves it. All you gotta do is: 1) Sign up at this website 2) Enter your current supabase url ”
by HavishGupta
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Market Opportunity
Estimated SAM
$3.6M-$31.8M/yr
| Segment | Users | $/mo | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| SaaS startups using Supabase | 5K-15K | $10-$30 | $600K-$5.4M |
| Freelance developers relying on Supabase | 20K-50K | $5-$20 | $1.2M-$12M |
| Small businesses using Supabase for production | 10K-30K | $15-$40 | $1.8M-$14.4M |
Based on the growing number of SaaS startups and freelance developers using Supabase, estimating 10-20% experience significant outages, with a conservative monthly price range for tools and services.
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What You Could Build
Outage Monitor
Side ProjectReal-time monitoring tool for cloud service outages and status updates.
As businesses increasingly rely on cloud services, having a dedicated tool to monitor outages and provide real-time updates is essential for minimizing downtime impact.
Unlike existing status pages, this tool would proactively alert users before they experience downtime, integrating with multiple cloud services for comprehensive coverage.
Self-Hosted Supabase Guide
Weekend BuildComprehensive guide and tools for migrating to self-hosted Supabase.
With users considering self-hosting due to outages, a clear guide can empower them to transition smoothly and maintain control over their infrastructure.
This would provide step-by-step instructions and tools tailored for users who are not familiar with self-hosting, unlike generic documentation.
Cloud Service Status Aggregator
Full-Time BuildAggregates and compares the status of multiple cloud services in one dashboard.
As outages become more common across various platforms, users need a single view to assess the reliability of their services.
This tool would not only show current statuses but also historical data and trends, helping users make informed decisions about their cloud providers.