Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Supabase vs TRM Labs
Open Source Firebase Alternative · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Supabase | TRM Labs |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/moBetter | $4167/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 500 req/minBetter | 120 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Database & Backend | Crypto Compliance |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise | FATF Travel Rule, OFAC, BSA, EU AMLD, MAS, AUSTRAC |
| 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
TRM Labs — Key Specs
- ✓Blockchain intelligence covering 30+ chains including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tron
- ✓Transaction monitoring with OFAC, UN, EU sanctions screening
- ✓Used by US DOJ, FBI, IRS-CI for crypto investigations
- ✓Risk scoring for crypto addresses and wallets in real-time
- ✓FATF Travel Rule compliance module integrated
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Supabase or TRM Labs?+
Supabase starts at $25/mo, which is lower than TRM Labs at $4167/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Supabase or TRM Labs?+
Supabase additionally supports SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise. TRM Labs additionally supports FATF Travel Rule, OFAC, BSA, EU AMLD, MAS, AUSTRAC.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Supabase or TRM Labs?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Supabase: 500 req/min. TRM Labs: 120 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. TRM Labs has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 8 July 2026
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