Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Supabase vs Adyen
Open Source Firebase Alternative · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Supabase | Adyen |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/mo | CustomBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 500 req/minBetter | 500 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Database & Backend | Payments Platform |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise | PCI-DSS, SOC2, GDPR, PSD2, ISO27001 |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast, EU-Central |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 6 listed |
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
Adyen — Key Specs
- ✓Single acquiring platform for 200+ payment methods globally
- ✓Issuing: virtual/physical cards for expense management
- ✓PSD2 SCA built-in with AI-powered SCA exemption engine
- ✓EU data residency, GDPR DPA, PCI DSS Level 1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Supabase or Adyen?+
Adyen starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Supabase at $25/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Supabase or Adyen?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR. Supabase additionally supports HIPAA-Enterprise. Adyen additionally supports PCI-DSS, PSD2, ISO27001.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Supabase or Adyen?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Supabase: 500 req/min. Adyen: 500 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Supabase is evaluated for Open Source Firebase Alternative in Global with hosting regions: EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast. Adyen has hosting regions: EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast, EU-Central. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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