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Appwrite

Open-source backend platform for web and mobile apps

FreemiumFree TierFeaturedAdded Sep 1, 2019

About

Appwrite is a self-hosted or cloud-hosted backend-as-a-service platform that provides authentication, databases, storage, functions, and messaging out of the box. It supports 15+ SDKs across web, mobile, and server environments. Unlike Firebase, Appwrite is fully open-source and can be self-hosted on any infrastructure. The cloud version offers a generous free tier and handles the DevOps complexity so developers can focus on building their product.

Tags

open-sourcebackend-as-a-serviceself-hostedauthenticationserverless-functions

Origin Story

By Eldad Fux

The Problem

Developers kept rebuilding the same backend services — auth, storage, databases — for every new project.

Building It

Started as open-source project in 2019, raised $27M Series A in 2022, launched Appwrite Cloud in 2023.

What It Means

Demonstrates that open-source backend platforms can compete with proprietary services by prioritizing developer experience.

The Dream

Become the default backend platform that removes 80% of repetitive server-side work for every developer.

Pricing

ModelFreemium
Starting at$15/mo
Free tierAvailable

Free tier includes 75K requests, 10GB bandwidth, 2GB storage, 750K function executions. Pro at $15/mo per member adds more resources. Scale plan at $599/mo for teams. Self-hosting is always free.

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Developer Tools

Problems Solved

  • Building Backend From Scratch
  • Vendor Lock In With Firebase
  • Managing Auth Storage Functions Separately

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