Firebase Alternatives

Firebase is described as 'Provided by Google, is a backend service and application development platform. It uses AI, cloud infrastructure, and cross-platform SDKs for efficient app development. Firebase offers tools and infrastructure for app creation and business growth' and is a popular backend as a service in the development category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Firebase, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, Linux, SaaS and Mac apps. The best Firebase alternative is Supabase, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Firebase are TrailBase, Directus, Appwrite and PocketBase.

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  1. Supabase icon

    Supabase

     33 likes

    The open source Firebase alternative. Supabase adds realtime and restful APIs to Postgres without a single line of code.

    109 Supabase alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about Supabase as an Alternative to Firebase
    KartikSoneji
    Positive
    5

    It is specifically marketed as a Firebase alternative.

    William Jackson
    Positive
    0

    Supabase is very competitively priced, and seems more bleeding-edge than Firebase.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Supabase is a great Firebase alternative.

    • Supabase is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Firebase.

    • Supabase is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Firebase.

    • Supabase is Freemium and Open SourceFirebase is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. TrailBase icon

    TrailBase

     10 likes

    TrailBase offers a blazingly fast, open-source application server featuring type-safe APIs and real-time data. Built on Rust, with JS/ES6/TS runtime, it provides built-in authentication, admin UI, and low-latency responses. Supports mobile, web, and desktop, eliminating the need for dedicated caches.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    • TrailBase is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Firebase.

    • TrailBase is Free and Open SourceFirebase is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Directus

     33 likes

    Directus, with over 20 million downloads, is the world's first Open Data Platform. It can transform any SQL database into an API and a no-code application instantly, providing equal data and digital file asset management access to all team members.

    217 Directus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • DigitalOcean
    • Self-Hosted
    • Ubuntu
    • Heroku
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
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  5. Appwrite icon

    Appwrite

     18 likes

    Secure open-source backend server for web and mobile developers. Appwrite provides developers with a set of easy-to-use and integrate REST APIs to manage their core backend needs.

    32 Appwrite alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
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    • Appwrite is the most popular SaaS alternative to Firebase.

    • Appwrite is Freemium and Open SourceFirebase is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. bknd.io icon

    bknd.io

     6 likes

    Modular visual backend offering integrated database, authentication, media, and workflow management, supports SQLite, Postgres, cloud DBs, AWS S3, flexible deployment across major runtimes, open source, built for universal compatibility and direct control.

    19 bknd.io alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  9. Nhost icon

    Nhost

     6 likes

    Nhost is an open source Firebase alternative with GraphQL, built with the following things in mind:

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  10. CloudBoost.io icon

    CloudBoost.io

     19 likes

    CloudBoost can power your app's backend, including data storage, user authentication, real-time notifications, search and more.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Comments about CloudBoost.io as an Alternative to Firebase
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Its Open Source and has huge number of additional functionalities which are really easy to use. Best plug and play alternative.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. CloudBoost.io is a legitimate Firebase alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • CloudBoost.io is the most popular commercial alternative to Firebase.

    • CloudBoost.io is Paid and ProprietaryFirebase is Freemium and Proprietary
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    AWS Amplify

     2 likes

    AWS Amplify is a complete solution that lets frontend web and mobile developers easily build, ship, and host full-stack applications on AWS, with the flexibility to leverage the breadth of AWS services as use cases evolve. No cloud expertise needed.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Amazon Web Services
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    Back4App

     43 likes

    Low code backend to build modern apps. Back4app accelerate backend development, improves development productivity, reduces time to market, and let you scale applications without managing infrastructure.

    73 Back4App alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Comments about Back4App as an Alternative to Firebase
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Has similar backend features like push notifications, social integrations, main SDKs.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Back4App is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Firebase.

    • Back4App is Freemium and Open SourceFirebase is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Stacktape

     4 likes

    Stacktape is a tool that simplifies AWS for developers, enabling quick deployment of production-grade infrastructure. It transforms complex tasks into more manageable processes. Developers can now use an interactive config editor instead of manually writing YAML files, allowing...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Amazon Web Services
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    RxDB

     30 likes

    RxDB (short for Reactive Database) is a NoSQL-database for JavaScript Applications like Websites, hybrid Apps, Electron-Apps and NodeJs. Reactive means that you can not only query the current state, but subscribe to all state-changes like the result of a query or even a single...

    Cost / License

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about RxDB as an Alternative to Firebase
    Pale Greenwood
    Positive
    2

    like firebase it is a realtime database but only open source

    liTAPHAL
    Positive
    1

    is also a realtime database. Support server-client-sync

    Logan
    Positive
    1

    realtime, client side, javascript

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    • Almost everyone thinks RxDB is a great Firebase alternative.

    • RxDB is Freemium and Open SourceFirebase is Freemium and Proprietary
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