Open-source backend-as-a-service platform with auth, database, storage, and serverless functions
Appwrite is an open-source backend platform that provides authentication, databases, file storage, cloud functions, and messaging as a unified service. It can be self-hosted for free or used via Appwrite Cloud starting at $25/mo per project. A good fit for solo founders who want a Firebase-like experience with the option to own their infrastructure.
Pros
- Self-hostable with no limits on the free self-hosted version
- Built-in auth, database, storage, and functions in one platform
- SDKs for 10+ languages and frameworks
Cons
- Cloud free tier has limited resources
- Smaller ecosystem and community compared to Firebase or Supabase
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