Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Supabase vs Paystack
Open Source Firebase Alternative · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Supabase | Paystack |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/mo | CustomBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 500 req/minBetter | 300 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Nigeria |
| Category | Database & Backend | Payment Processing |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise | NDPA, CBN Licensed, PCI-DSS |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast | NG-Lagos, GH-Accra, ZA-Johannesburg |
| 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
Paystack — Key Specs
- ✓Acquired by Stripe — the most trusted payment API in Africa
- ✓Supports Nigerian bank transfers, USSD, Visa/Mastercard, and mobile money
- ✓Instant settlement to Nigerian bank accounts
- ✓Now available in Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Ivory Coast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Supabase or Paystack?+
Paystack starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Supabase at $25/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Supabase or Paystack?+
Supabase additionally supports SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise. Paystack additionally supports NDPA, CBN Licensed, PCI-DSS.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Supabase or Paystack?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Supabase: 500 req/min. Paystack: 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. Paystack has hosting regions: NG-Lagos, GH-Accra, ZA-Johannesburg. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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