Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Supabase vs Persefoni
Open Source Firebase Alternative · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Supabase | Persefoni |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/moBetter | $1667/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 500 req/minBetter | 60 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Database & Backend | Carbon & EHS Compliance |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise | CSRD, EU ETS, TCFD, GHG Protocol, SEC Climate Rule, SBTi |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast | US-East, 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
Persefoni — Key Specs
- ✓Backed by TPG Rise — enterprise-grade carbon accounting at mid-market price
- ✓Climate Disclosure Platform: covers CSRD, TCFD, SEC, CDP in one report
- ✓Automated Scope 3 supplier data collection with engagement tracking
- ✓Free Pro tier for small businesses — lowest barrier to entry in category
- ✓KPMG and Deloitte validated methodology
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Supabase or Persefoni?+
Supabase starts at $25/mo, which is lower than Persefoni at $1667/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Supabase or Persefoni?+
Supabase additionally supports SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise. Persefoni additionally supports CSRD, EU ETS, TCFD, GHG Protocol, SEC Climate Rule, SBTi.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Supabase or Persefoni?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Supabase: 500 req/min. Persefoni: 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. Persefoni has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 3 July 2026
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