Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Supabase vs Notabene
Open Source Firebase Alternative · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Supabase | Notabene |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/moBetter | $833/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 500 req/minBetter | 120 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Database & Backend | Crypto Compliance |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise | FATF Travel Rule, EU TFR, MAS PSN02, FINMA, FCA, FINTRAC |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast | US-East, EU-West, AP-Singapore |
| 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
Notabene — Key Specs
- ✓Largest Travel Rule network — 200+ VASPs in 40+ countries
- ✓SafeTransact — free tier for small VASPs to get started
- ✓FATF, EU TFR, MAS, FINMA, FCA all supported in one platform
- ✓Counterparty VASP due diligence and verification built-in
- ✓Real-time sanctions screening on every transaction
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Supabase or Notabene?+
Supabase starts at $25/mo, which is lower than Notabene at $833/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Supabase or Notabene?+
Supabase additionally supports SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise. Notabene additionally supports FATF Travel Rule, EU TFR, MAS PSN02, FINMA, FCA, FINTRAC.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Supabase or Notabene?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Supabase: 500 req/min. Notabene: 120 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. Notabene has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Singapore. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 8 July 2026
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