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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Vercel vs Supabase
SaaS Developers · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Vercel | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $20/moBetter | $25/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 1000 req/minBetter | 500 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Cloud Hosting & Edge | Database & Backend |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA | GDPR, SOC2, HIPAA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, ZA-via-CDN | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 6 listed | 7 listedBetter |
Vercel — Key Specs
- ✓Zero-config Next.js deployments with automatic CDN propagation
- ✓Edge Functions execute within 50ms globally — no cold starts on hot paths
- ✓Preview deployments per Git branch — every PR gets a live URL instantly
- ✓Free Hobby tier covers unlimited personal projects with 100GB bandwidth
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Vercel or Supabase?+
Vercel starts at $20/mo, which is lower than Supabase at $25/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Vercel or Supabase?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR. Vercel additionally supports CCPA. Supabase additionally supports HIPAA.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Vercel or Supabase?+
Vercel has a higher API rate limit at 1000 requests per minute. Vercel: 1000 req/min. Supabase: 500 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Vercel is evaluated for SaaS Developers in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, ZA-via-CDN. Supabase has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 11 June 2026