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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.
BaserowOpen-source no-code database and app builderWhich 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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