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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Clio vs Supabase
Law Practice Management for SMB Firms · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Clio | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $49/mo | $25/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 500 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Legal Software | Database & Backend |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, PIPEDA | GDPR, SOC2, HIPAA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, CA-Central | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 6 listed | 7 listedBetter |
Clio — Key Specs
- ✓Largest cloud-based law practice management platform — 150,000+ law firms
- ✓Clio Duo AI — drafts client emails, summarises documents
- ✓Trust accounting, billing, client portal in one platform
- ✓SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, PIPEDA (Canada) compliant
Supabase — Key Specs
- ✓Full PostgreSQL — no proprietary query language lock-in
- ✓Built-in Auth, Realtime, and Storage in a single project dashboard
- ✓Row Level Security (RLS) policies enforce data access at the database layer
- ✓REST and GraphQL APIs auto-generated from your schema — zero boilerplate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Clio or Supabase?+
Supabase starts at $25/mo, which is lower than Clio at $49/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Clio or Supabase?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR. Clio additionally supports PIPEDA. Supabase additionally supports HIPAA.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Clio or Supabase?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Clio: 100 req/min. Supabase: 500 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Clio is evaluated for Law Practice Management for SMB Firms in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, CA-Central. Supabase has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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