Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Supabase vs Amplitude
Open Source Firebase Alternative · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Supabase | Amplitude |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/mo | CustomBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 500 req/minBetter | 500 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Database & Backend | Analytics |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise | GDPR, SOC2, CCPA, HIPAA |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast | US-East, EU-West |
| 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
Amplitude — Key Specs
- ✓Digital Analytics Platform — product + marketing + data in one
- ✓Predict feature uses ML to identify users at risk of churning
- ✓Amplitude Experiment runs A/B tests tied directly to product metrics
- ✓Session Replay (similar to Hotjar) included on paid plans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Supabase or Amplitude?+
Amplitude starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Supabase at $25/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Supabase or Amplitude?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR. Supabase additionally supports HIPAA-Enterprise. Amplitude additionally supports CCPA, HIPAA.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Supabase or Amplitude?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Supabase: 500 req/min. Amplitude: 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. Amplitude has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 10 July 2026
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