Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Supabase vs Sphera
Open Source Firebase Alternative · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Supabase | Sphera |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/moBetter | $4167/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 | EU ETS, ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, REACH, CSRD, TCFD |
| 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
Sphera — Key Specs
- ✓EHS + carbon + product sustainability in one enterprise platform
- ✓EU ETS allowance tracking and surrender automation
- ✓ISO 14064 verified carbon footprint methodology built-in
- ✓Chemical and process safety module for REACH and HAZMAT
- ✓Trusted by BASF, Dow, ExxonMobil, Siemens
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Supabase or Sphera?+
Supabase starts at $25/mo, which is lower than Sphera at $4167/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Supabase or Sphera?+
Supabase additionally supports SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise. Sphera additionally supports EU ETS, ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, REACH, CSRD, TCFD.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Supabase or Sphera?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Supabase: 500 req/min. Sphera: 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. Sphera has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Singapore. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 3 July 2026
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