# Appwrite vs Firebase

Source: https://listme.name/compare/appwrite-vs-firebase
Framed by the ranking: https://listme.name/best/backend-as-a-service

| | Appwrite | Firebase |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88.0 | 90.0 |
| Rank | #3 | #2 |
| Price | Free plan, paid upgrades | Free plan, paid upgrades |
| Best for | Open-source backend that can self-host | Mobile and web apps on Google's platform |
| Main focus | Auth, databases and storage | Google-hosted app services |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | Proprietary |

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. 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.