surrealdb

The premium Open Source alternative to Firebase

🎯 Best for:Modern web applications requiring complex data relationships

What is surrealdb?

A multi-model database that combines document, graph, and relational capabilities into a single platform. It supports real-time synchronization and fine-grained permissions directly from the client side.

Tech Stack
RustDatabase & Storage

Why surrealdb?

  • Unified database paradigm
  • Built-in authentication layer
  • Schema-full or schema-less

Limitations

  • Relatively young ecosystem
  • Complex query syntax
  • Limited third-party integrations
3/5/2026
Last Update
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Forks
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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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