Appwrite
Open-source backend with auth, databases and storage
- #3 of 10 in best backend-as-a-service platforms
- Free plan, paid upgrades
- Free to use
- Open source
- WebSelf-hosted
Ranked 3 of 10 in best backend-as-a-service platforms
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
About Appwrite
Appwrite is a backend server for web, mobile and agent apps. It bundles auth, databases and storage behind client and server SDKs, and its repository is tagged for self-hosting. The same platform runs as Appwrite's hosted cloud.
The hosted cloud has a Free plan with resource limits and paid plans. Dedicated database compute starts at $10 a month for the Starter tier, and Serverless has a $0 fixed fee with plan quotas and overage. Appwrite suits teams that want an open-source backend under a permissive license and may choose to self-host it later.
Key features
- Auth, databases and storage
- Client and server SDKs
- BSD-3-Clause license
- Self-hosting
Strengths
- BSD-3-Clause open source with self-hosting
- Auth, databases and storage in one backend
Limits
- Dedicated compute costs extra beyond the free plan
- Many tiers for compute and quotas
Where Appwrite ranks
How Appwrite compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Main focus | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#1 Supabase | 92.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | Web | Postgres database, auth and storage | Apache-2.0 |
#2 Firebase | 90.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | Web | Google-hosted app services | Proprietary |
| #3Appwrite | 88.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebSelf-hosted | Auth, databases and storage | BSD-3-Clause |
#4 Convex | 86.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | Web | Reactive TypeScript database | FSL-1.1, source-available |
#5 Nhost | 85.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | Web | Postgres, GraphQL and auth | MIT |
The full comparison table for best backend-as-a-service platforms has all 10 products.
Alternatives to Appwrite
All 9 alternatives- SupabasePostgres backend with database, auth and file storage
- FirebaseGoogle's app platform with databases, authentication and storage
- ConvexReactive backend for TypeScript apps with a built-in database
- NhostPostgres backend with a GraphQL API and built-in authentication
PocketBaseOpen-source backend in a single file with realtime and auth
DirectusData platform that turns SQL databases into a headless CMS and API
Questions about Appwrite
- Is Appwrite free?
- Appwrite can be used without paying: Free plan; dedicated database compute from $10 a month. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Appwrite open source?
- Yes. Appwrite publishes its source code under the BSD-3-Clause license.
- Which platforms does Appwrite support?
- Appwrite is available on: Web, Self-hosted.
- What is Appwrite best for?
- Open-source backend that can self-host. In our ranking of backend-as-a-service platforms it is number 3 of 10 with a score of 88.0.
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