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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Mekari vs Supabase
Indonesian SMBs · Indonesia
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Mekari | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/moBetter | $25/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 60 req/min | 500 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Indonesia | Global |
| Category | HR & People Ops | Database & Backend |
| Compliance | PDP Law | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise |
| Hosting Regions | ID-Jakarta | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 4 listed | 6 listedBetter |
Mekari — Key Specs
- ✓Leading Indonesian HR software — Gadjian, Talenta, and Jurnal combined
- ✓BPJS, PPh 21, and Indonesian payroll tax fully automated
- ✓Mobile-first design built for Indonesian workforce management
- ✓Local support in Bahasa Indonesia
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, Mekari or Supabase?+
Mekari starts at $8/mo, which is lower than Supabase at $25/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Mekari or Supabase?+
Mekari additionally supports PDP Law. Supabase additionally supports SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Mekari or Supabase?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Mekari: 60 req/min. Supabase: 500 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Indonesia?+
Mekari is evaluated for Indonesian SMBs in Indonesia with hosting regions: ID-Jakarta. Supabase has hosting regions: EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast. For data residency in Indonesia, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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