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Supabase vs Flywheel
Open Source Firebase Alternative · Global
Healthcare AI Compliance
Flywheel
Medical AI Developers & Academic Medical Centres · United States
Visit Flywheel →Specification Matrix
| Metric | Supabase | Flywheel |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/moBetter | $4167/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 500 req/minBetter | 60 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | United States |
| Category | Database & Backend | Healthcare AI Compliance |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise | FDA 21 CFR Part 11, FDA SaMD, HIPAA, EU AI Act Healthcare, ISO 13485 |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast | US-East, US-West |
| Native Integrations | 6 listed | 7 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
Flywheel — Key Specs
- ✓Purpose-built for FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and SaMD change control
- ✓HIPAA-compliant federated learning — train AI without sharing PHI
- ✓GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers, and 500+ hospitals use Flywheel
- ✓IRB-compliant data curation with audit trail for FDA submissions
- ✓Integration with 510(k) and PMA submission documentation workflows
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Supabase or Flywheel?+
Supabase starts at $25/mo, which is lower than Flywheel at $4167/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Supabase or Flywheel?+
Supabase additionally supports SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise. Flywheel additionally supports FDA 21 CFR Part 11, FDA SaMD, HIPAA, EU AI Act Healthcare, ISO 13485.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Supabase or Flywheel?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Supabase: 500 req/min. Flywheel: 60 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. Flywheel has hosting regions: US-East, US-West. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 3 July 2026
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