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sdk-for-android

The premium Open Source alternative to Firebase Android SDK

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What is sdk-for-android?

A native Kotlin/Java wrapper that replaces REST API boilerplate for connecting Android apps to Appwrite. It handles authentication state persistence and realtime subscriptions automatically within the Android lifecycle.

Tech Stack
KotlinBackend & Auth

Why sdk-for-android?

  • • Kotlin Coroutines support
  • • Automatic session management
  • • Realtime events

Limitations

  • • Smaller community than Firebase
  • • Manual push notification setup
  • • Requires server maintenance
3/4/2026
Last Update
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15
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
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Self-Hosted
$0
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Team Size10 Users
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