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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Linear vs Supabase
Software Engineering Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Linear | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/moBetter | $25/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 300 req/min | 500 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Project Management | Database & Backend |
| Compliance | GDPR, SOC2 | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 6 listed |
Linear — Key Specs
- ✓Fastest issue tracker in the market — sub-50ms response time
- ✓Built-in roadmap, cycles (sprints), and project views
- ✓Git integration creates branches and PRs from issues automatically
- ✓Favoured by high-performance engineering teams: Notion, Loom, Vercel use it
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, Linear or Supabase?+
Linear starts at $8/mo, which is lower than Supabase at $25/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Linear or Supabase?+
Both support GDPR, SOC2. Supabase additionally supports HIPAA-Enterprise.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Linear or Supabase?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Linear: 300 req/min. Supabase: 500 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Linear is evaluated for Software Engineering Teams 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: 10 July 2026
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