Appwrite — Open Source Firebase
Open Source Firebase is the leading open source alternative to Firebase. Self-hosted backend platform. Auth, database, storage, functions — all in one.
Why Appwrite?
Section titled “Why Appwrite?”Firebase charges $25/mo + usage fees. This alternative is free, self-hosted, and gives you full control.
Quick Deploy
Section titled “Quick Deploy”docker run -d -p 80:80 appwrite/appwrite:latestOpen http://localhost:PORT and you’re running.
Video Walkthrough
Section titled “Video Walkthrough”Coming soon — companion YouTube video for this episode.
Feature Comparison
Section titled “Feature Comparison”| Feature | Appwrite | Firebase |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Email, OAuth, magic links, phone | ✅ |
| Database | Real-time, SQL/NoSQL hybrid | ✅ |
| Storage | File uploads with previews | ✅ |
| Cloud Functions | Serverless backend logic | ✅ |
| Realtime | WebSocket subscriptions | ✅ |
| Free tier | Unlimited projects | ✅ |
| Self-hosted | Full data control | ✅ |
What You Can Do
Section titled “What You Can Do”Explore the docs and start building. Most tools have a hosted free tier if you don’t want to self-host.