Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Supabase vs Epic Systems
SaaS Developers · Global
Healthcare Software
Epic Systems
Enterprise Electronic Health Records · United States
Visit Epic Systems →Specification Matrix
| Metric | Supabase | Epic Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/moBetter | $1000000/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 500 req/minBetter | 200 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | United States |
| Category | Database & Backend | Healthcare Software |
| Compliance | GDPR, SOC2, HIPAA | HIPAA, ONC, SOC2, HL7-FHIR, FDA-SaMD |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast | US-East, US-West |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 5 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
Epic Systems — Key Specs
- ✓Largest EHR market share (35%+ of US hospital beds)
- ✓MyChart patient portal with 200M+ registered patients
- ✓Epic AI (Cosmos) — largest real-world clinical dataset for AI training
- ✓ONC-certified, HIPAA, HL7 FHIR R4 compliant
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Supabase or Epic Systems?+
Supabase starts at $25/mo, which is lower than Epic Systems at $1000000/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Supabase or Epic Systems?+
Both support SOC2, HIPAA. Supabase additionally supports GDPR. Epic Systems additionally supports ONC, HL7-FHIR, FDA-SaMD.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Supabase or Epic Systems?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Supabase: 500 req/min. Epic Systems: 200 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Supabase is evaluated for SaaS Developers in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. Epic Systems has hosting regions: US-East, US-West. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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