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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Clerk vs Supabase
SaaS Developers · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Clerk | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/moBetter | $25/mo |
| API Rate Limit | N/A | 500 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Authentication & Identity | Database & Backend |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 6 listed |
Clerk — Key Specs
- ✓Drop-in React components for sign-in, sign-up, and user profile — 15-minute integration
- ✓Multi-tenancy with Organizations built-in — no custom RBAC required for B2B SaaS
- ✓Passkey, WebAuthn, and magic link support included on all plans
- ✓Webhooks on every auth event for syncing users to Supabase, Stripe, or your database
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, Clerk or Supabase?+
Both tools start at $25/mo on their entry plans.
Which tool is better for compliance — Clerk or Supabase?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR. Clerk additionally supports CCPA. Supabase additionally supports HIPAA-Enterprise.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Clerk is evaluated for SaaS Developers in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. 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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