Open source vs SaaS — side-by-side comparison
Overview
AppwriteFirebaseTypeOpen SourceSaaS
CategoryBackend-as-a-ServiceBackend-as-a-Service
PricingFree (self-hosted)Pay as you go
Self-Hostable
LicenseBSD-3-ClauseProprietary
GitHub Metrics
AppwriteFirebaseStars55.8k--
Forks5.2k--
Contributors366--
Open Issues848--
Last CommitApr 2026--
Latest Release----
Why Consider the Open Source Alternative?
Data ownership — Self-host your data and maintain full control over your information
No vendor lock-in — Avoid recurring subscription costs and switch freely
Customizable — Modify the source code to fit your exact needs
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