This was the year of the developer. As our CTO Mike put it, “we no longer program—we just give feedback to an eager, fast, and loose intern” in the era of AI.
The Product of the Year reflects that shift. Each finalist turbocharged builders in different ways. O1 led the charge, giving developers superpowers. Supabase became the go-to database for top builders while setting the standard for launches with its Launch Week, going head-to-head with Cal.com. But Cursor takes the cake as the most shouted-out dev tool in our stack.
The best in each category
2024 was a game-changer for developers. Non-engineers are now building like devs, 1x engineers are 10x, and 10x engineers? Practically unstoppable. This year’s Developer Tools award winner, Supabase, played a huge role in that shift. Need a backend? Done. Authentication? Handled. Real-time databases? Built-in. Supabase turned what used to be complex infrastructure into a plug-and-play experience, letting developers focus on shipping instead of setup. Spin up a new app with bolt.new, refine an existing project with Cursor, and let Supabase take care of the backend—because now, the hardest part of building is deciding what to launch next.
2024 was a transformative year for design tools, and Figma AI stood out as the clear leader. With AI continuing to reshape creative workflows, Figma AI redefined how teams collaborate, automate repetitive tasks, and bring ideas to life. By seamlessly integrating AI into the design process, it empowered creators to work faster and smarter, solidifying its place as the year’s top design tool and setting a new standard for innovation in the industry.
No-code has always been about turning ideas into something real without touching a single line of code. Now, it’s faster than ever. This year’s No-Code award winner, Notion Sites, lets makers whip up a website straight from their Notion documents—no extra tools, no hassle. Whether it’s a portfolio, a landing page, or a full-fledged site, the process feels effortless. The gap between “I have an idea” and “Check out my website” has never been smaller, and that’s pretty incredible.
For years, data security felt like a locked box—important, but not exactly exciting. This year’s Data & Data Security award winner, Supabase AI Assistant, is changing that. It doesn’t just secure databases; it makes them smarter, turning raw data into a responsive, query-ready teammate. The trend is clear: it’s not enough to just protect data anymore. The new goal is to make it work for us—smarter, faster, and maybe even with a little personality.
Open-source had a huge year in 2024, proving that collaboration fuels some of the most powerful innovations. This year’s Open-Source award winner, Postgres dot new by Supabase, is transforming database management with AI-driven optimization. Llama 3 pushed open-source AI forward, while Helicone AI gave teams better tools to track and optimize usage. The takeaway? Open-source isn’t just keeping up—it’s leading the way.