Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Supabase vs Veeva Systems
Open Source Firebase Alternative · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Supabase | Veeva Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/moBetter | $300000/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 500 req/minBetter | 100 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Database & Backend | Healthcare Software |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise | FDA-21CFR11, GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, GxP |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| 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
Veeva Systems — Key Specs
- ✓Dominant in pharmaceutical commercial operations — 80%+ of top 20 pharma
- ✓FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant electronic records
- ✓Veeva AI (Einstein) for CRM with full audit trail
- ✓Global data residency in EU, US, APAC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Supabase or Veeva Systems?+
Supabase starts at $25/mo, which is lower than Veeva Systems at $300000/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Supabase or Veeva Systems?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR. Supabase additionally supports HIPAA-Enterprise. Veeva Systems additionally supports FDA-21CFR11, ISO27001, GxP.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Supabase or Veeva Systems?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Supabase: 500 req/min. Veeva Systems: 100 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. Veeva Systems 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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