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WorkOS vs Supabase

Enterprise Authentication Platform · Global

Auth & Identity

WorkOS

Enterprise Authentication Platform · Global

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Database & Backend

Supabase

Open Source Firebase Alternative · Global

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Specification Matrix

MetricWorkOSSupabase
Starting PriceCustomBetter$25/mo
API Rate Limit200 req/min500 req/minBetter
Target CountryGlobalGlobal
CategoryAuth & IdentityDatabase & Backend
ComplianceSOC2, GDPR, ISO27001SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise
Hosting RegionsUS-East, EU-WestEU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast
Native Integrations5 listed6 listedBetter

WorkOS — Key Specs

  • Enterprise SSO, Directory Sync, MFA — ship enterprise features in days
  • SOC 2 Type II certified, GDPR DPA included
  • SCIM provisioning to 100+ identity providers
  • Free for first 1M MAU — best deal in enterprise auth

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cheaper, WorkOS or Supabase?+

WorkOS starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Supabase at $25/mo.

Which tool is better for compliance — WorkOS or Supabase?+

Both support SOC2, GDPR. WorkOS additionally supports ISO27001. Supabase additionally supports HIPAA-Enterprise.

Which has a higher API rate limit — WorkOS or Supabase?+

Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. WorkOS: 200 req/min. Supabase: 500 req/min.

Which tool is better suited for Global?+

WorkOS is evaluated for Enterprise Authentication Platform in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. Supabase has hosting regions: EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.

Data last verified: 26 June 2026

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