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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Neon vs Supabase
SaaS Developers · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Neon | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $19/moBetter | $25/mo |
| API Rate Limit | N/A | 500 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Database & Backend | Database & Backend |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR | GDPR, SOC2, HIPAA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 6 listed | 7 listedBetter |
Neon — Key Specs
- ✓Serverless Postgres with scale-to-zero — database pauses when idle, zero idle cost
- ✓Branching creates instant database copies for staging and PR preview environments
- ✓Autoscaling grows from 0.25 to 8 vCPUs in seconds based on connection load
- ✓Compatible with all PostgreSQL clients and ORMs — zero migration required
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, Neon or Supabase?+
Neon starts at $19/mo, which is lower than Supabase at $25/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Neon or Supabase?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR. Supabase additionally supports HIPAA.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Neon is evaluated for SaaS Developers in Global with hosting regions: US-East, 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: 12 June 2026
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