Appwrite
Open-source backend for web and mobile apps
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Appwrite is a free alternative to Firebase.
Appwrite is an open-source backend platform offering auth, databases, storage, functions, messaging, realtime and hosting.
- for
- Developers building web, mobile or AI-agent applications who need a unified backend.
- pricing
- freemium
- license
- BSD-3-Clause
Key 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.
Use cases
- Add secure user login and social sign-in to a mobile app.
- Store and serve user-generated media with automatic encryption.
- Run background jobs or webhooks with serverless functions.
- Synchronize collaborative documents in real time across users.
- Send multi-channel marketing campaigns from a single interface.
Appwrite vs alternatives
 Appwrite |  Firebase |  Supabase |  PocketBase |  Neon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | All-in-one open-source backend | Managed backend as a service | Postgres-first backend | Lightweight single-file backend | Serverless PostgreSQL |
| Pricing | Freemium | Subscription | Subscription | Free | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — | — |
- Appwrite vs Firebase: Firebase is a managed service with similar auth and database features but is not open source.
- Appwrite vs Supabase: Supabase focuses on Postgres-based backend while Appwrite offers multiple database engines and serverless functions.
- Appwrite vs PocketBase: PocketBase provides a single-file backend with limited services compared to Appwrite’s full suite.
- Appwrite vs Neon: Neon offers serverless Postgres only, whereas Appwrite includes auth, storage, functions and more.
Appwrite FAQ
What payment methods does Appwrite support?+
Appwrite currently accepts credit and debit card payments.
What happens if I reach a resource limit in my Pro plan?+
The plan will enforce usage limits; you can upgrade or add dedicated compute resources.
How can I join the OSS program?+
Contact Appwrite through their website to apply for the open-source program.
I work with sensitive data and need to sign a BAA. Does Appwrite provide this?+
Appwrite offers HIPAA and other compliance controls; contact sales for a Business Associate Agreement.
Summarized by DevHunt from appwrite.io · Oct 1, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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