appwrite

The premium Open Source alternative to Firebase

🎯 Best for:Building secure apps without managing database boilerplate.
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What is appwrite?

A complete backend-as-a-service replacing Firebase and Supabase. It abstracts complex backend tasks into REST and GraphQL APIs, running as a set of containerized microservices.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptBackend & Auth

Why appwrite?

  • Cross-platform SDK support
  • Built-in authentication & storage
  • Realtime capabilities

Limitations

  • Complex migration from Firebase
  • Resource intensive (many containers)
  • SQL querying is abstracted/limited
3/5/2026
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Firebase)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
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