Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Supabase vs Veeva Vault
Open Source Firebase Alternative · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Supabase | Veeva Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/moBetter | $4167/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 500 req/minBetter | 60 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Database & Backend | Healthcare AI Compliance |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise | FDA 21 CFR Part 11, FDA SaMD, EU MDR, ICH Q10, GxP, HIPAA |
| 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
Veeva Vault — Key Specs
- ✓FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant document management — de facto pharma standard
- ✓AI audit trail with electronic signatures for regulatory submissions
- ✓Clinical, quality, regulatory, and safety in one validated platform
- ✓Used by 19 of top 20 global pharmaceutical companies
- ✓EU MDR and FDA SaMD change control workflows pre-built
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Supabase or Veeva Vault?+
Supabase starts at $25/mo, which is lower than Veeva Vault at $4167/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Supabase or Veeva Vault?+
Supabase additionally supports SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise. Veeva Vault additionally supports FDA 21 CFR Part 11, FDA SaMD, EU MDR, ICH Q10, GxP, HIPAA.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Supabase or Veeva Vault?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Supabase: 500 req/min. Veeva Vault: 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. Veeva Vault 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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