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Appwrite

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Open-source backend-as-a-service with database, auth, and storage

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In a nutshell

Appwrite is the best open-source Firebase alternative. It covers all essential backend services and self-hosting gives full control.

What's great

  • Open-source and self-hostable
  • Complete backend services
  • 30+ auth methods

Watch out for

  • Smaller ecosystem than Firebase
  • Self-hosting requires DevOps knowledge
  • Cloud pricing less competitive

Best for

Developers who want a self-hostable Firebase alternative with full backend services

Not ideal for

Teams needing enterprise-grade managed infrastructure with SLA guarantees

Pricing

Starter

$15/mo

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