Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Supabase vs Dojah
Open Source Firebase Alternative · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Supabase | Dojah |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/mo | $4/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 500 req/minBetter | 300 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Africa |
| Category | Database & Backend | KYC & Identity Verification |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise | NDPR, POPIA, Kenya DPA, FATF Recommendations |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast | NG-Lagos, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 5 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
Dojah — Key Specs
- ✓Lowest-cost KYC API in Africa — from $0.04 per verification
- ✓Covers Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Rwanda
- ✓AML screening, document OCR, and liveness in one API
- ✓No-code verification flow builder — deploy in hours not weeks
- ✓Plug-and-play compliance for early-stage fintechs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Supabase or Dojah?+
Dojah starts at $4/mo, which is lower than Supabase at $25/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Supabase or Dojah?+
Supabase additionally supports SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise. Dojah additionally supports NDPR, POPIA, Kenya DPA, FATF Recommendations.
Is Supabase or Dojah compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Dojah supports POPIA compliance. Supabase does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Supabase or Dojah?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Supabase: 500 req/min. Dojah: 300 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. Dojah has hosting regions: NG-Lagos, EU-West. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 3 July 2026
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