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Appwrite
Secure open-source backend for web, mobile, and Flutter.
About Appwrite
Appwrite is a secure and open-source backend-as-a-service platform that simplifies the process of developing web, mobile and Flutter applications.
Key Features
Database
Authentication
Storage
Perfect For
Self-hosted backends
Privacy-focused apps
Enterprise deployments
Multi-platform apps
Getting Started
- 1
Install via Docker or Appwrite Cloud
- 2
Create project in console
- 3
Add platform (Web/iOS/Android)
- 4
Install SDK and initialize
What Makes Appwrite Different?
100% open source (BSD-3)
Self-hosting first
30+ SDKs for all platforms
Built-in admin console
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 100% Open source
- Self-hostable
- Great developer experience
Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than competitors
- Self-hosting complexity
- Cloud offering is newer
Alternatives to Appwrite
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Supabase
FreemiumBackend DB
The open source Firebase alternative.
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Firebase
FreemiumBackend as a Service
App development platform backed by Google.
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Neon
FreemiumServerless Postgres
Serverless Postgres. Built for the Cloud.