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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Supabase vs Supabase
Open Source Firebase Alternative · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Supabase | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/moBetter | $25/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 500 req/minBetter | 500 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Database & Backend | Database & Backend |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise | GDPR, SOC2, HIPAA |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 6 listed | 7 listedBetter |
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
Supabase — Key Specs
- ✓Full PostgreSQL — no proprietary query language lock-in
- ✓Built-in Auth, Realtime, and Storage in a single project dashboard
- ✓Row Level Security (RLS) policies enforce data access at the database layer
- ✓REST and GraphQL APIs auto-generated from your schema — zero boilerplate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Supabase or Supabase?+
Both tools start at $25/mo on their entry plans.
Which tool is better for compliance — Supabase or Supabase?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR. Supabase additionally supports HIPAA-Enterprise. Supabase additionally supports HIPAA.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Supabase or Supabase?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Supabase: 500 req/min. Supabase: 500 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. Supabase has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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