Firebase alternatives

Firebase: Google's backend platform with a database, authentication, hosting and functions.

Firebase is quick to start, but its NoSQL database, pricing and ties to Google push developers to look around. Most of these alternatives are open source and use SQL.

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7 alternatives to Firebase

  1. Supabase logo

    Supabase

    Supabase is the best-known Firebase alternative, built on Postgres. It has authentication, storage and realtime, and you can self-host it.

    • Freemium
    • Web
    • Made in United States
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  2. PocketBase logo

    PocketBase

    PocketBase is a whole backend in one file, with a database, authentication and file storage. It's perfect for small apps and side projects.

    • Free
    • Mac, Windows, Linux
    • Made in Bulgaria
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  3. Appwrite logo

    Appwrite

    Appwrite is an open-source backend for web and mobile apps. It has authentication, databases, functions and storage.

    • Freemium
    • Web
    • Made in Israel
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  5. Directus logo

    Directus

    Directus turns any SQL database into an API with an admin app. It works with a database you already have.

    • Freemium
    • Web
    • Made in United States
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  6. AWS Amplify logo

    AWS Amplify

    AWS Amplify is Amazon's answer to Firebase. It fits teams that already run on AWS.

    • Freemium
    • Web
    • Made in United States
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  7. Nhost logo

    Nhost

    Nhost combines Postgres, GraphQL, authentication and storage. It's open source and made in Sweden.

    • Freemium
    • Web
    • Made in Sweden
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  8. Neon logo

    Neon

    Neon is serverless Postgres that scales to zero and branches like Git. It's only the database, so you'll need other tools for authentication.

    • Freemium
    • Web
    • Made in United States
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Firebase alternatives compared

Product Pricing Platforms Made in
Supabase Freemium Web United States
PocketBase Free Mac, Windows, Linux Bulgaria
Appwrite Freemium Web Israel
Directus Freemium Web United States
AWS Amplify Freemium Web United States
Nhost Freemium Web Sweden
Neon Freemium Web United States

Firebase alternatives: frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Firebase?

Popular alternatives to Firebase are Supabase, PocketBase and Appwrite. You can compare their pricing, platforms and the country they're made in on this page.

Is there a free alternative to Firebase?

Yes. PocketBase is free to use. Supabase, Appwrite and Directus have a free plan.

Is there a European alternative to Firebase?

Yes. PocketBase (Bulgaria) and Nhost (Sweden) are made in Europe.

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