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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
BEE123 vs Supabase
South African SMBs · South Africa
Specification Matrix
| Metric | BEE123 | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $29/mo | $25/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | N/A | 500 req/min |
| Target Country | South Africa | Global |
| Category | B-BBEE Compliance | Database & Backend |
| Compliance | B-BBEE Act, DTI Codes of Good Practice | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise |
| Hosting Regions | ZA-Cape Town | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 3 listed | 6 listedBetter |
BEE123 — Key Specs
- ✓Self-service B-BBEE scorecard calculation software
- ✓Covers all sector codes including QSE and EME certificates
- ✓Automated document checklist to prepare for formal verification
- ✓B-BBEE score simulator — shows impact of ownership changes
- ✓Affordable — designed for SMBs who can't afford large agencies
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, BEE123 or Supabase?+
Supabase starts at $25/mo, which is lower than BEE123 at $29/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — BEE123 or Supabase?+
BEE123 additionally supports B-BBEE Act, DTI Codes of Good Practice. Supabase additionally supports SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise.
Which tool is better suited for South Africa?+
BEE123 is evaluated for South African SMBs in South Africa with hosting regions: ZA-Cape Town. Supabase has hosting regions: EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast. For data residency in South Africa, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 3 July 2026
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