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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Hotjar vs Supabase
Product & UX Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Hotjar | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | $25/mo |
| API Rate Limit | N/A | 500 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Product Analytics | Database & Backend |
| Compliance | GDPR, CCPA, SOC2 | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 6 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
- ✓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, 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-Enterprise.
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: 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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