Appwrite
Appwrite is an open-source backend-as-a-service platform with realtime subscriptions, databases, authentication, file storage, and cloud functions that can be self-hosted or used on cloud.
Overview
| Category | Database |
| Self-Hostable | Yes |
| On-Prem | No |
| Best For | hobby, startup, growth, enterprise |
| Last Verified | 2026-02-13 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths:- customization
- security
- cost
When to Use
Best when:- need self-hosting
- want open-source
- require data control
- building full backend
- want fully managed cloud
- need advanced realtime features