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Supabase vs Clerk

SaaS Developers · Global

Database & Backend

Supabase

SaaS Developers · Global

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Authentication & Identity

Clerk

SaaS Developers · Global

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Specification Matrix

MetricSupabaseClerk
Starting Price$25/moBetter$25/mo
API Rate Limit500 req/minN/A
Target CountryGlobalGlobal
CategoryDatabase & BackendAuthentication & Identity
ComplianceGDPR, SOC2, HIPAASOC2, GDPR, CCPA
Hosting RegionsUS-East, EU-West, AP-SoutheastUS-East, EU-West
Native Integrations7 listedBetter7 listed

Supabase — Key Specs

  • Full PostgreSQL — no proprietary query language lock-in
  • Built-in Auth, Realtime, and Storage in a single project dashboard
  • Row Level Security (RLS) policies enforce data access at the database layer
  • REST and GraphQL APIs auto-generated from your schema — zero boilerplate

Clerk — Key Specs

  • Drop-in React components for sign-in, sign-up, and user profile — 15-minute integration
  • Multi-tenancy with Organizations built-in — no custom RBAC required for B2B SaaS
  • Passkey, WebAuthn, and magic link support included on all plans
  • Webhooks on every auth event for syncing users to Supabase, Stripe, or your database

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cheaper, Supabase or Clerk?+

Both tools start at $25/mo on their entry plans.

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

Both support GDPR, SOC2. Supabase additionally supports HIPAA. Clerk additionally supports CCPA.

Which tool is better suited for Global?+

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

Data last verified: 12 June 2026

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