Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Zoho CRM vs Supabase
CRM for SMB — Africa & India Focused · South Africa
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Zoho CRM | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $14/moBetter | $25/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 500 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | South Africa | Global |
| Category | CRM | Database & Backend |
| Compliance | GDPR, POPIA, SOC2 | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA-Enterprise |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, IN-Central | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 6 listed |
Zoho CRM — Key Specs
- ✓Best value CRM for South African companies — ZAR pricing available
- ✓Zia AI: sales predictions, anomaly detection, next best time to contact
- ✓POPIA-compliant: data residency and DPA options for ZA companies
- ✓Free tier: 3 users, core CRM features
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, Zoho CRM or Supabase?+
Zoho CRM starts at $14/mo, which is lower than Supabase at $25/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Zoho CRM or Supabase?+
Both support GDPR, SOC2. Zoho CRM additionally supports POPIA. Supabase additionally supports HIPAA-Enterprise.
Is Zoho CRM or Supabase compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Zoho CRM supports POPIA compliance. Supabase does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Zoho CRM or Supabase?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Zoho CRM: 100 req/min. Supabase: 500 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for South Africa?+
Zoho CRM is evaluated for CRM for SMB — Africa & India Focused in South Africa with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, IN-Central. Supabase has hosting regions: EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast. For data residency in South Africa, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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