Appwrite

Open-source backend platform for web and mobile apps

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Overview

Appwrite packages the common backend services every application needs - authentication, database, file storage, serverless functions, and real-time messaging - into a single self-hostable platform. For teams that want Firebase-like convenience with the freedom to self-host, Appwrite is the leading open-source option.

The Docker-based deployment makes self-hosting practical for small teams. A single docker-compose command gets you a complete backend running on any server. This is a significant advantage for applications with data residency requirements or teams that want complete infrastructure control.

Appwrite Cloud provides the same platform as a managed service for teams that do not want to handle infrastructure. The feature set is identical, letting you develop locally with self-hosted Appwrite and deploy to the cloud for production.

Key Features

Authentication

Email, OAuth, phone, and anonymous auth with session management

Databases

Document-based database with real-time subscriptions

Storage

File upload, transformation, and CDN delivery

Functions

Serverless functions in 13+ languages

Messaging

Push notifications, email, and SMS delivery

Self-Hostable

Deploy anywhere with Docker

Why We Recommend Appwrite

Appwrite gives teams Firebase-like productivity with the option to self-host. For projects with data sovereignty requirements, this combination of convenience and control is hard to find elsewhere.

Quick Info

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