Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Osano vs Supabase
SMEs Needing POPIA Compliance · South Africa
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Osano | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $49/mo | $25/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 500 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | South Africa | Global |
| Category | Privacy & Compliance | Database & Backend |
| Compliance | POPIA, GDPR, CCPA | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise |
| Hosting Regions | US | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 4 listed | 6 listedBetter |
Osano — Key Specs
- ✓Easiest POPIA consent banner setup
- ✓Cookie compliance in 5 minutes
- ✓Cheaper than OneTrust for SMEs
- ✓Vendor risk scoring built-in
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, Osano or Supabase?+
Supabase starts at $25/mo, which is lower than Osano at $49/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Osano or Supabase?+
Both support GDPR. Osano additionally supports POPIA, CCPA. Supabase additionally supports SOC2, HIPAA-Enterprise.
Is Osano or Supabase compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Osano supports POPIA compliance. Supabase does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Osano or Supabase?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Osano: 100 req/min. Supabase: 500 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for South Africa?+
Osano is evaluated for SMEs Needing POPIA Compliance in South Africa with hosting regions: US. Supabase has hosting regions: EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast. For data residency in South Africa, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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