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Best Firebase alternatives in 2026

Firebase is google's app platform with databases, authentication and storage. These 5 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.

5 alternatives From best backend-as-a-service platforms How we rank

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  1. 1

    Supabase

    Is open source. An open-source Postgres platform with auth and storage, Apache-2.0 licensed, with a generous Free plan. Pro is $25 a month, and extra compute instances add cost as a project grows.

    Best for Postgres apps with auth and storage

    WebFree plan, paid upgradesOpen source

    92.0of 100
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  2. 2

    Appwrite

    Is open source. An open-source backend with auth, databases and storage under BSD-3-Clause, with a Free plan and self-hosting. Dedicated compute costs extra, and its plan tiers are numerous.

    Best for Open-source backend that can self-host

    WebSelf-hostedFree plan, paid upgradesOpen source

    88.0of 100
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  3. 3

    Convex

    A TypeScript backend with live-updating queries and a built-in database, free to start. Its backend is source-available under FSL rather than open source, and Enterprise starts at $2,500 a month.

    Best for Reactive TypeScript apps

    WebFree plan, paid upgrades

    86.5of 100
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  4. 4

    PocketBase

    Is open source. A single-executable backend under MIT with realtime and auth, free to run on your own server. You handle hosting, backups and upgrades, and it is not a managed service.

    Best for Small apps on one self-run server

    WebSelf-hostedFree and open sourceOpen source

    84.0of 100
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  5. 5

    AWS Amplify

    A full-stack toolkit and hosting on AWS with no minimum fees. Costs depend on the AWS services an app uses, and it ties the app to AWS.

    Best for Full-stack apps already on AWS

    WebPay as you go

    81.0of 100
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Open-source alternatives to Firebase

About Firebase alternatives

What is the best alternative to Firebase?
On listme.name the highest-scored alternative is Supabase, followed by Appwrite. The right choice depends on price, platform and whether you need open source.
Is there a free alternative to Firebase?
Yes. Free options include Supabase, Appwrite, Convex.