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 Coolify, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Appwrite are Supabase, TrailBase, PocketBase and Heroku.

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  1. Supabase icon
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    The open source Firebase alternative. Supabase adds realtime and restful APIs to Postgres without a single line of code.

    122 Supabase alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  2. 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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  3. PocketBase icon
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    Open Source realtime backend in 1 file.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  4. Heroku icon
     125 likes

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

    207 Heroku alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  5. Vercel icon
     45 likes

    Deploy to the most powerful serverless platform in the world with just one command.

    119 Vercel alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  6. Firebase icon
     77 likes

    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.

    123 Firebase alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  7. Directus icon
     34 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.

    226 Directus alternatives

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    • Online
    • DigitalOcean
    • Self-Hosted
    • Ubuntu
    • Heroku
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
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  8. bknd.io icon
     7 likes

    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.

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  9. Netlify icon
     34 likes

    Automates deployment and site management with continuous integration, automatic HTTPS, and a simplified workflow on secure, multi-cloud infrastructure. Offers scalable performance, support for static and dynamic sites, and flexible integrations with add-ons.

    98 Netlify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  10. 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.

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  11. 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.

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