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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Supabase vs Plaid
Open Source Firebase Alternative · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Supabase | Plaid |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/mo | CustomBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 500 req/minBetter | 300 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | United States |
| Category | Database & Backend | Open Banking |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise | SOC2, GLBA, CCPA, PCI-DSS |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast | US-East, US-West |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 6 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
Plaid — Key Specs
- ✓Largest open banking network in the US — connects to 12,000+ institutions
- ✓Identity verification, income verification, transaction enrichment
- ✓SOC 2 Type II, GLBA, CCPA compliant
- ✓Tokenisation protects user credentials — no password storage
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Supabase or Plaid?+
Plaid starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Supabase at $25/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Supabase or Plaid?+
Both support SOC2. Supabase additionally supports GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise. Plaid additionally supports GLBA, CCPA, PCI-DSS.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Supabase or Plaid?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Supabase: 500 req/min. Plaid: 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. Plaid has hosting regions: US-East, US-West. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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