Appwrite Alternatives

Appwrite is described as 'Secure open-source backend server for web and mobile developers. Appwrite provides developers with a set of easy-to-use and integrate REST APIs to manage their core backend needs' and is a backend as a service in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Appwrite for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, SaaS, Docker and Mac apps. The best Appwrite alternative is TrailBase, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Appwrite are Heroku, Coolify, Supabase and Directus.

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  1. TrailBase icon
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    TrailBase offers a blazingly fast, open-source application server featuring type-safe APIs and real-time data. Built on Rust, with JS/ES6/TS runtime, it provides built-in authentication, admin UI, and low-latency responses. Supports mobile, web, and desktop, eliminating the need for dedicated caches.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
    • TrailBase is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Appwrite.

    • TrailBase is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Appwrite.

    • TrailBase is Free and Open SourceAppwrite is Freemium and Open Source
  2. Heroku icon
     124 likes

    Heroku is a platform as a service (PaaS) that enables developers to build, run, and operate applications entirely in the cloud.

    177 Heroku alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • Heroku is the most popular Web-based alternative to Appwrite.

    • Heroku is the most popular commercial alternative to Appwrite.

    • Heroku is Paid and ProprietaryAppwrite is Freemium and Open Source
  3. Coolify icon
     28 likes

    An open-source, hassle-free, self-hostable Heroku & Netlify alternative.

    66 Coolify alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Coolify is the most popular SaaS alternative to Appwrite.

    • Coolify is Freemium and Open SourceAppwrite is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Coolify is Privacy focusedAppwrite is not according to our users
  4. Directus icon
     33 likes

    Directus, with over 20 million downloads, is the world's first Open Data Platform. It can transform any SQL database into an API and a no-code application instantly, providing equal data and digital file asset management access to all team members.

    217 Directus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • DigitalOcean
    • Self-Hosted
    • Ubuntu
    • Heroku
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
     
  5. Firebase icon
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    Firebase, provided by Google, is a backend service and application development platform. It uses AI, cloud infrastructure, and cross-platform SDKs for efficient app development. Firebase offers tools and infrastructure for app creation and business growth.

    113 Firebase alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Netlify icon
     32 likes

    An all-in-one workflow that combines global deployment, continuous integration, and automatic HTTPS. And that’s just the beginning.

    67 Netlify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. bknd.io icon
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    Modular visual backend offering integrated database, authentication, media, and workflow management, supports SQLite, Postgres, cloud DBs, AWS S3, flexible deployment across major runtimes, open source, built for universal compatibility and direct control.

    19 bknd.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. SwiftWave icon
     8 likes

    SwiftWave is a self-hosted, lightweight PaaS solution for easily deploying and managing your applications on any server. It's an open-source alternative to Heroku, Netlify, and Render.

    49 SwiftWave alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  9. Neon Postgres icon
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    The fully managed serverless Postgres with a generous free tier. We separate storage and compute to offer autoscaling, branching, and bottomless storage.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
     
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