Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Supabase vs Paystack
SaaS Developers · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Supabase | Paystack |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/mo | CustomBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 500 req/minBetter | 200 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | South Africa |
| Category | Database & Backend | Payments |
| Compliance | GDPR, SOC2, HIPAA | POPIA, PCI-DSS |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast | ZA, NG, GH, KE |
| 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
Paystack — Key Specs
- ✓Zero monthly fee
- ✓ZAR + NGN + GHS natively
- ✓POPIA-compliant
- ✓Fastest checkout in Africa (3-tap)
- ✓Instant bank account verification
- ✓Acquired by Stripe — global reliability
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Supabase or Paystack?+
Paystack starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Supabase at $25/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Supabase or Paystack?+
Supabase additionally supports GDPR, SOC2, HIPAA. Paystack additionally supports POPIA, PCI-DSS.
Is Supabase or Paystack compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Paystack supports POPIA compliance. Supabase does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Supabase or Paystack?+
Supabase has a higher API rate limit at 500 requests per minute. Supabase: 500 req/min. Paystack: 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. Paystack has hosting regions: ZA, NG, GH, KE. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 25 June 2026
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