Open-source backend-as-a-service, self-hostable alternative to Firebase and Supabase.
3 Best Alternatives to Appwrite
Appwrite is great, but it's not the only option. Here are the 3 best Appwrite alternatives, ranked by community votes — with honest pros and cons for each.
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Top 3 alternatives
Google's mobile and web app backend platform, with a NoSQL database at its core.
The open-source Firebase alternative — Postgres database, auth, and storage in one platform.
Serverless MySQL database platform built on Vitess, with Git-like database branching.
Free alternatives to Appwrite
If budget is the main concern, these options have a free or open-source tier:
Google's mobile and web app backend platform, with a NoSQL database at its core.
The open-source Firebase alternative — Postgres database, auth, and storage in one platform.
Serverless MySQL database platform built on Vitess, with Git-like database branching.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best alternative to Appwrite?
- Firebase is the top-ranked alternative to Appwrite based on community upvotes, but the right pick depends on your specific needs — see the full ranked list above with pros and cons for each.
- Is there a free alternative to Appwrite?
- Yes — Firebase, Supabase, PlanetScale offer a free or open-source tier and can work as a free alternative to Appwrite, depending on which features you need.
- How many alternatives to Appwrite are there?
- We currently track 3 alternatives to Appwrite on Kreemhunt, ranked by community upvotes. New alternatives are added as we review more tools in this category.