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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Gusto vs Supabase
SMB Payroll & Benefits Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Gusto | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $40/mo | $25/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 60 req/min | 500 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | HR & People Ops | Database & Backend |
| Compliance | SOC2, CCPA | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, US-West | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 6 listed |
Gusto — Key Specs
- ✓Full-service payroll that auto-files federal, state, and local taxes
- ✓Benefits administration for health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- ✓Contractor payments in 120+ countries on the Global plan
- ✓Built-in time tracking and PTO management included on all plans
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, Gusto or Supabase?+
Supabase starts at $25/mo, which is lower than Gusto at $40/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Gusto or Supabase?+
Both support SOC2. Gusto additionally supports CCPA. Supabase additionally supports GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Gusto or Supabase?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Gusto: 60 req/min. Supabase: 500 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Gusto is evaluated for SMB Payroll & Benefits Teams in Global with hosting regions: US-East, US-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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