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Head-to-Head Specification Audit

Supabase vs Figma

Open Source Firebase Alternative · Global

Database & Backend

Supabase

Open Source Firebase Alternative · Global

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Design & Collaboration

Figma

Product & Design Teams · Global

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Specification Matrix

MetricSupabaseFigma
Starting Price$25/mo$15/moBetter
API Rate Limit500 req/minN/A
Target CountryGlobalGlobal
CategoryDatabase & BackendDesign & Collaboration
ComplianceSOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-EnterpriseSOC2, GDPR, CCPA
Hosting RegionsEU-West, US-East, AP-SoutheastUS-East, EU-West
Native Integrations6 listed7 listedBetter

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

Figma — Key Specs

  • Multiplayer real-time collaboration — entire design team edits simultaneously
  • Dev Mode translates designs into code snippets (CSS, iOS, Android) for developers
  • Component library and design tokens enforce visual consistency across product surfaces
  • FigJam whiteboard enables async workshops and design sprints in one tool

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cheaper, Supabase or Figma?+

Figma starts at $15/mo, which is lower than Supabase at $25/mo.

Which tool is better for compliance — Supabase or Figma?+

Both support SOC2, GDPR. Supabase additionally supports HIPAA-Enterprise. Figma additionally supports CCPA.

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. Figma has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.

Data last verified: 26 June 2026

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