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Appwrite vs Baserow

Appwrite is a backend-as-a-service for web/mobile apps, not a no-code UI builder like Baserow.

Which to pick

Pick Appwrite if you want…

  • All-in-one open-source backend
  • Backend services for apps
  • Integrations with React (on Appwrite's list, not Baserow's)

Pick Baserow if you want…

  • No-code database & app building
  • Integrations with CSV, XML or JSON (on Baserow's list, not Appwrite's)

Side by side

What it is
Appwrite:Appwrite is an open-source backend platform offering auth, databases, storage, functions, messaging, realtime and hosting.
Baserow:Baserow is an open-source no-code platform for building databases, apps and automations.
Best for
Appwrite:All-in-one open-source backend
Baserow:No-code database & app building
Who it’s for
Appwrite:Developers building web, mobile or AI-agent applications who need a unified backend.
Baserow:Teams and individuals who need a collaborative, code-free data platform.
Pricing
Appwrite:Freemium
Baserow:Freemium
Plans
Appwrite:Free $0
Baserow:Free $0 · Premium $10 per user per month (billed yea · Advanced $18 per user per month (billed yea
Open source
Appwrite:Yes, 57,531 GitHub stars
Baserow:Yes, 6,094 GitHub stars
Works with
Appwrite:React
Baserow:CSV, XML, JSON, HTTP, Email, Webhooks, PostgreSQL table, Jira

Appwrite features

  • Auth. User authentication via email, SMS, OAuth, magic links and anonymous sessions.
  • Databases. Managed TablesDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL and vector stores with query and scaling tools.
  • Storage. File storage with compression, encryption, image transformations and access control.
  • Functions. Serverless functions with isolated runtimes, event-driven triggers and cron schedules.
  • Messaging. Unified email, SMS and push notification service with templating.
  • Realtime. Live event subscription for collaborative and real-time app experiences.
  • Sites. Deploy static, SSR or CSR front-ends from Git with instant previews.
  • Firewall. Edge security with traffic rules, rate limiting and abuse protection.

Baserow features

  • Multiple views. Grid, Gallery, Kanban, Calendar, Timeline, Form and Survey visualizations.
  • No-code automations. Visual workflow builder with triggers, conditions, loops and native actions.
  • AI assistant. Kuma can generate tables and apps from natural language descriptions.
  • Role-based permissions. Fine-grained access control and audit logs for compliance.
  • Integrations. Native HTTP, email, webhooks and connectors to external services.
  • Data import/export. CSV, XML, JSON import and export with 20+ field types.

Appwrite vs Baserow FAQ

Is Appwrite or Baserow free?+

Appwrite has a free plan and paid plans. Baserow has a free plan and paid plans.

Is Appwrite or Baserow open source?+

Yes, both are open source: Appwrite (appwrite/appwrite on GitHub, BSD-3-Clause license) and Baserow (baserow/baserow on GitHub).

Do Appwrite and Baserow integrate with the same tools?+

Their integration lists don't overlap: Appwrite lists React; Baserow lists CSV, XML, JSON, HTTP and 7 more.

On DevHunt

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