end
The premium Open Source alternative to Firebase
🎯 Best for:Node.js developers needing realtime sync.
What is end?
A self-hosted alternative to Firebase for Node.js environments. Utilizes Socket.io for bidirectional realtime communication and MongoDB for document storage.
Tech Stack
JavaScriptBackend & Auth
Why end?
- • Realtime out-of-the-box
- • MongoDB flexibility
- • Node.js ecosystem
Limitations
- • Smaller community
- • Requires self-hosting
- • Limited documentation
2/22/2026
Last Update
102
Forks
0
Issues
Unknown
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Firebase)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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