Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Stitch vs Supabase
Fintech Startups and Enterprises · South Africa
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Stitch | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom | $25/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 500 req/minBetter | 500 req/min |
| Target Country | South Africa | Global |
| Category | Banking API / Open Banking | Database & Backend |
| Compliance | POPIA, PCI-DSS, FSCA-compliant | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise |
| Hosting Regions | ZA | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 3 listed | 6 listedBetter |
Stitch — Key Specs
- ✓Open banking API built for South Africa
- ✓Bank-to-bank instant payments
- ✓Account verification in 2 seconds
- ✓POPIA-compliant data handling
- ✓Compliance pre-built for SA financial regulation
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, Stitch or Supabase?+
Pricing varies by plan. Check each vendor's pricing page for current rates.
Which tool is better for compliance — Stitch or Supabase?+
Stitch additionally supports POPIA, PCI-DSS, FSCA-compliant. Supabase additionally supports SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise.
Is Stitch or Supabase compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Stitch supports POPIA compliance. Supabase does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Stitch or Supabase?+
Stitch has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Stitch: 500 req/min. Supabase: 500 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for South Africa?+
Stitch is evaluated for Fintech Startups and Enterprises in South Africa with hosting regions: ZA. 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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