Appwrite
Open SourceSelf-hostableA complete backend, self-hosted in minutes.
4.647K starsAlternative to Firebase, Auth0
Overview
Appwrite is an open-source backend platform providing auth, databases, storage, functions, and messaging behind clean APIs and SDKs. Deploy it on your own server to ship apps faster without building a backend from scratch.
Why pick Appwrite over Firebase
- Own your data instead of trusting Firebase's servers
- No per-seat pricing — grow without ballooning costs
- Appwrite is open source: audit it, fork it, extend it
- Self-host for full privacy and compliance control
Key features
- Authentication with many providers
- Databases and file storage
- Serverless functions in many languages
- Realtime and messaging
- SDKs for web, mobile, and server
Pros & cons
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Installation
Install with Docker
docker run -it --rm -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock appwrite/appwrite:latestFrequently asked questions
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