Appwrite
Open-source backend platform with auth, database, storage, functions, and hosting in one
Founded
2019
Starting Price
$00
Category
Developer Tools
Last updated March 10, 2026
About Appwrite
Appwrite is an open-source backend-as-a-service platform providing all core APIs needed to build web, mobile, and AI applications. It offers authentication, databases, file storage, serverless functions, messaging, realtime updates, and web hosting — self-hosted or cloud, with no vendor lock-in.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- All-in-one platform eliminates vendor fragmentation — handles auth, DB, storage, functions, and hosting
- Open-source and self-hostable via Docker — deploy anywhere with no vendor lock-in
- Reduces development time by up to 60% and server costs by up to 40%
- Thriving community with 53K GitHub stars and 150K+ developers
Cons
Key Features
Authentication
Multi-factor auth with Email, SMS, OAuth (Google, GitHub), Anonymous, Magic URL, and 30+ providers
Databases
Scalable relational databases with flexible queries and real-time subscriptions
File Storage
Secure storage with compression, encryption, image transformations, and CDN delivery
Serverless Functions
30+ runtimes supporting 13+ languages including Node.js, Python, Go, and Rust
Messaging
Unified multi-channel messaging for Email, SMS, and Push notifications
Realtime API
Event subscriptions and live data synchronization for connected app experiences
Web Hosting (Sites)
Integrated frontend hosting with automatic deployments from Git
Data Migration
Pricing
Free
$00
- 5 GB bandwidth
- 2 GB storage
- 750K function executions
- 75K monthly active users
- 2 projects
Best For
MVP Development
Rapidly build and ship minimum viable products with a complete backend stack out of the box
Mobile App Backend
Power iOS and Android apps with auth, database, storage, and push notifications from one platform
Self-Hosted Alternative
Replace Firebase or Supabase with a self-hosted backend you fully control on your own infrastructure
Serverless API Development
Build and deploy serverless functions in 13+ languages with automatic scaling and real-time triggers
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