# Appwrite vs Nhost

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

| | Appwrite | Nhost |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88.0 | 85.5 |
| Rank | #3 | #5 |
| Price | Free plan, paid upgrades | Free plan, paid upgrades |
| Best for | Open-source backend that can self-host | Postgres and GraphQL apps with MIT-licensed code |
| Main focus | Auth, databases and storage | Postgres, GraphQL and auth |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |

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. MIT-licensed Postgres backend with a GraphQL API and built-in authentication, a free Starter plan and a self-hosted option. It ranks just under Supabase here, and its Pro tier and compute are priced separately.