Choose Appwrite if you want
Open-source backend that can self-host.
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.
Choose Firebase if you want
Mobile and web apps on Google's platform.
A mature app backend from Google with a no-cost Spark plan and a pay-as-you-go Blaze plan, plus up to $300 in credit for eligible customers. It is proprietary, and its costs spread across many line items.
The main differences
- Appwrite is open source; Firebase is not.
Side by side
 Appwrite |  Firebase | |
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| Score | 88.0 | 90.0 |
| Rank in list | #3 of 6 | #2 of 6 |
| Price | Free plan, paid upgradesFree plan; dedicated database compute from $10 a month | Free plan, paid upgradesSpark plan with no-cost limits; Blaze pay-as-you-go; $300 credit if eligible |
| Free to use | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Platforms | WebSelf-hostedWeb, Self-hosted | WebWeb |
| Made by | Not stated | |
| Main focus | Auth, databases and storage | Google-hosted app services |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | Proprietary |
| Best for | Open-source backend that can self-host | Mobile and web apps on Google's platform |
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| Links | Visit site | Visit site |
Questions about Appwrite vs Firebase
- Is Firebase better than Appwrite?
- Firebase ranks higher in our list of backend-as-a-service platforms (#2 against #3, score 90.0 against 88.0), but the gap is small and the better choice depends on what you need. Appwrite is best for: open-source backend that can self-host. Firebase is best for: mobile and web apps on Google's platform.
- Which is cheaper, Appwrite or Firebase?
- Appwrite: Free plan; dedicated database compute from $10 a month. Firebase: Spark plan with no-cost limits; Blaze pay-as-you-go; $300 credit if eligible.
- Do Appwrite and Firebase run on the same platforms?
- Appwrite supports Web, Self-hosted. Firebase supports Web.