Does Supabase Have Real-time?

By ToolVS Research Team · Last checked April 1, 2026

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YES

Yes, Supabase has built-in real-time subscriptions via WebSockets. You can listen to database changes, broadcast messages, and sync presence.

What We Found

We checked this in April 2026 and here's what we found — Supabase Realtime provides three features: Postgres Changes (listen to INSERT/UPDATE/DELETE), Broadcast (send messages between clients), and Presence (track online users). It uses WebSockets and works with the client libraries. Free plan supports 200 concurrent connections.

Things to Know

⚠️ 200 concurrent realtime connections on free
⚠️ Postgres Changes adds overhead to the database
⚠️ Large-scale real-time needs Pro plan or above

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Supabase have real-time on mobile?

Supabase offers real-time across platforms including mobile. However, the mobile experience may have some limitations compared to the desktop version. Check the mobile app for the latest capabilities.

Is real-time available on Supabase's free plan?

Real-time is available in Supabase, though specific plan requirements may apply. Some features are limited to paid tiers. Check Supabase's pricing page for the most current plan details.

What are the best alternatives to Supabase for real-time?

For real-time, consider Firebase. These tools offer this feature and may better suit your needs. Check our comparison pages for detailed side-by-side analysis.

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About this check: We verify feature availability by reviewing official documentation, testing the product directly, and monitoring changelog updates. Information was last verified on April 1, 2026. Features and pricing may have changed since our last check.Our methodology →