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Hotjar vs Supabase

Product & UX Teams · Global

Product Analytics

Hotjar

Product & UX Teams · Global

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Database & Backend

Supabase

SaaS Developers · Global

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Specification Matrix

MetricHotjarSupabase
Starting PriceCustomBetter$25/mo
API Rate LimitN/A500 req/min
Target CountryGlobalGlobal
CategoryProduct AnalyticsDatabase & Backend
ComplianceGDPR, CCPA, SOC2GDPR, SOC2, HIPAA
Hosting RegionsEU-WestUS-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast
Native Integrations7 listedBetter7 listed

Hotjar — Key Specs

  • Heatmaps and session recordings show exactly where users click, scroll, and drop off
  • Unlimited heatmaps on free plan — no cap on data collection for small sites
  • AI-powered Highlights automatically extracts key session moments across recordings
  • Feedback widgets collect qualitative user input at the exact moment of friction

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, Hotjar or Supabase?+

Hotjar starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Supabase at $25/mo.

Which tool is better for compliance — Hotjar or Supabase?+

Both support GDPR, SOC2. Hotjar additionally supports CCPA. Supabase additionally supports HIPAA.

Which tool is better suited for Global?+

Hotjar is evaluated for Product & UX Teams in Global with hosting regions: EU-West. 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: 25 June 2026

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