Appwrite
Auth & InfrastructureOpen-source backend-as-a-service with auth, databases, storage, functions, and messaging — self-hostable or use their cloud with a solid free tier.
Appwrite is an open-source Backend-as-a-Service platform using a microservices Docker architecture that provides authentication, databases, storage, functions, and messaging with 20+ SDKs covering JavaScript, Python, Dart, Swift, and more, plus REST API, GraphQL, and WebSocket support. Its true open-source nature allows self-hosting on any infrastructure or using Appwrite Cloud, with built-in GDPR, SOC-2, and HIPAA compliance and no vendor lock-in -- backed by 53,000+ GitHub stars and a 17,000+ member Discord community. Pricing is transparent at $25/month per project (not per operation or per user) with a generous free tier, avoiding the surprise bills common with pay-per-operation BaaS platforms.
Best for
Developers building scalable web and mobile applications who value open-source flexibility, data ownership, and want to avoid vendor lock-in without sacrificing modern BaaS features
Editorial profile generated February 23, 2026 · pricing & endpoint re-verified continuously (see badges above)
19/50
Overall Score
API Quality
10/10
GTM Relevance
9/20
PricingFreemium
Complexityhard
Learningmedium
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REST API
✓
Available
Webhooks
✓
Available
GraphQL
✓
Available
OAuth
✓
Available
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Pricing
freemiumFree Tier
Free tier with 5GB bandwidth, 2GB storage, 750K executions, 75K MAU; Pro $25/mo per project with 2TB bandwidth, 150GB storage, 3.5M executions, 200K MAU; Enterprise custom pricing
Listed pricing, as of Feb 2026 — not independently verified; confirm on the vendor's site before relying on it.
What users say
Themes from 4 real reviews on G2 · ★ 4.6
Users like
Quick MVP development with built-in auth and storage
Open source and self-hosted option available
Easy documentation and flexible integrations
Good alternative to Firebase with wide range of integrations
Users dislike
Initial setup is complex for new users
Online dashboard could be faster
Pricing in India is on the higher side
Limited production-level projects and scaling concerns
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What is Appwrite?
Appwrite is an open-source Backend-as-a-Service platform using a microservices Docker architecture that provides authentication, databases, storage, functions, and messaging with 20+ SDKs covering JavaScript, Python, Dart, Swift, and more, plus REST API, GraphQL, and WebSocket support. Its true open-source nature allows self-hosting on any infrastructure or using Appwrite Cloud, with built-in GDPR, SOC-2, and HIPAA compliance and no vendor lock-in -- backed by 53,000+ GitHub stars and a 17,000+ member Discord community. Pricing is transparent at $25/month per project (not per operation or per user) with a generous free tier, avoiding the surprise bills common with pay-per-operation BaaS platforms.
Is Appwrite free?
Yes, Appwrite offers a free tier. Free tier with 5GB bandwidth, 2GB storage, 750K executions, 75K MAU; Pro $25/mo per project with 2TB bandwidth, 150GB storage, 3.5M executions, 200K MAU; Enterprise custom pricing Pricing shown is as last reviewed and may change — confirm current pricing on the vendor's site.
What are Appwrite alternatives?
Popular alternatives to Appwrite include Supabase, Firebase, Back4App, AWS Amplify, PocketBase, Parse Server. Compare features, API quality, and pricing on GTM Tools.
Does Appwrite have an API?
Yes, Appwrite provides a REST API and GraphQL API. API quality is rated EXCELLENT. Documentation: https://appwrite.io/docs/references.
Who is Appwrite best for?
Developers building scalable web and mobile applications who value open-source flexibility, data ownership, and want to avoid vendor lock-in without sacrificing modern BaaS features
How current is Appwrite's data on GTM Tools?
Endpoint reachability and pricing for verified-tier tools are re-checked on a schedule — see the verification badges on this page for the latest check. The editorial profile (description, strengths and weaknesses) is last generated February 2026, and any user-review themes are pulled from G2.