Appwrite VS Firebase

Open source vs SaaS — side-by-side comparison

AppwriteOpen Source

Open source backend platform with auth, databases, storage, functions, and messaging

Google-backed app development platform with auth, database, storage, and hosting

Overview

AppwriteFirebase

TypeOpen SourceSaaS

CategoryBackend-as-a-ServiceBackend-as-a-Service

PricingFree (self-hosted)Pay as you go

Self-Hostable

LicenseBSD-3-ClauseProprietary

AppwriteFirebase

Stars55.3k--

Forks5.1k--

Contributors700--

Open Issues600--

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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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