Appwrite
Build apps, fast. The open-source backend platform for web, mobile, and flutter developers.
Overview
Appwrite is a self-hosted backend-as-a-service platform that provides developers with all the core APIs required to build any application. It offers a suite of tools for authentication, database management, storage, functions, and more, all designed to be easy to use and integrate.
✨ Key Features
- Authentication and users
- Database (collections and documents)
- Storage (files and buckets)
- Functions (serverless code execution)
- Real-time subscriptions
- Self-hosted
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Self-hosted and open-source
- Language and framework agnostic
- Focus on simplicity and developer experience
Unique Value: An open-source, self-hosted backend platform that provides all the core APIs needed to build applications, giving developers full control over their data and infrastructure.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Rapidly building backends for new applications
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Applications with very specific or complex backend requirements that don't fit the BaaS model
🏆 Alternatives
Offers the flexibility of self-hosting and is language-agnostic, unlike some other BaaS platforms.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Community support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Open source, completely free.
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