end

The premium Open Source alternative to Firebase

🎯 Best for:Node.js developers needing realtime sync.
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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
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
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$0
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Team Size10 Users
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