Unreliable Egress and Connectivity Issues with Supabase
The Problem
Multiple users are experiencing significant egress issues with Supabase, including unexpected charges and connection failures. These problems arise from a combination of DNS issues and limitations in how egress is managed, particularly for those on free or lower-tier plans. Users find themselves unable to access their applications or facing excessive costs due to unutilized cached egress, leading to frustration and lost productivity.
Market Context
This pain point aligns with the growing trend of cloud service reliability, as more developers rely on platforms like Supabase for backend services. With the rise of serverless architectures and the increasing demand for seamless deployment, ensuring consistent connectivity and cost-effective usage is critical for developers now more than ever.
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Sources (6)
“Egress going to exceed but cached egress is not used, How can I utilize that?”
by mlevison
“Supabase has been randomly failing across several Indian ISPs recently — even though their infrastructure is fully operational.”
by Inner-Combination177
“Basically title. I was very surprised to find that I could have different versions of extensions on different branches at the same time. I know that branches are really different projects, but how do”
by LordLederhosen
“Edit: If you do not use RLS _at all_ a simpler solution is to use the Supabase client via service role. Thanks for input! I started my project with Supabase a few years ago with a web app and a backe”
by No-Estimate-362
“Egress going to exceed but cached edgress is not used, How can I utilize that? https://preview.redd.it/9ikh2r0gx1kg1.png?width=911&format=png&auto=webp&s=eb854f5b4ccaf92c579285f20c655d8”
by Peace_Soul
“I have a very small landing page project and an app I'm slowly building, so I have a free subscription currently. I am not able to get my Supabase to connect to my landing page project. It keeps sayin”
by leeoco7
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Market Opportunity
Estimated SAM
$1.1M-$8.4M/yr
| Segment | Users | $/mo | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indie developers using Supabase | 5K-15K | $10-$30 | $600K-$5.4M |
| Small SaaS teams using Supabase | 2K-5K | $20-$50 | $480K-$3M |
Based on the estimated 30M developers worldwide, assuming 0.02-0.05% are using Supabase and experiencing these issues, with a conservative pricing model.
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What You Could Build
Egress Monitor
Side ProjectTrack and optimize egress usage in real-time for Supabase users.
As more developers migrate to cloud services, the need for transparency in egress costs is paramount.
Unlike existing tools, this focuses specifically on Supabase's unique egress model, providing tailored insights and alerts.
Connection Checker
Weekend BuildDiagnose and troubleshoot connectivity issues with Supabase.
With increasing reports of connectivity issues, developers need tools to quickly identify and resolve problems.
This tool specifically targets Supabase connectivity, unlike general network diagnostic tools that lack this focus.
Egress Cost Calculator
Side ProjectEstimate and manage egress costs based on usage patterns.
As developers become more cost-conscious, tools that help manage expenses are in high demand.
This tool provides a dedicated focus on egress costs for Supabase, unlike generic cloud cost calculators.