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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Airbyte vs Supabase
Data Engineering Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Airbyte | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | $25/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 500 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Data Engineering | Database & Backend |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 8 listedBetter | 6 listed |
Airbyte — Key Specs
- ✓350+ pre-built connectors covering every major SaaS, database, and API
- ✓Open-source core — self-hostable with no per-connector fees
- ✓Airbyte Cloud provides fully managed sync with usage-based pricing
- ✓Connector Development Kit (CDK) makes building custom connectors straightforward
Supabase — Key Specs
- ✓PostgreSQL with RLS, Edge Functions, Realtime, Auth, Storage
- ✓pgvector extension: vector similarity search without Pinecone
- ✓SOC 2 Type II, GDPR DPA (EU data residency available)
- ✓Free tier: 500MB database + 2GB storage forever
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Airbyte or Supabase?+
Airbyte starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Supabase at $25/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Airbyte or Supabase?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR. Supabase additionally supports HIPAA-Enterprise.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Airbyte or Supabase?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Airbyte: 100 req/min. Supabase: 500 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Airbyte is evaluated for Data Engineering Teams in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. Supabase has hosting regions: EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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