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Appwrite

Open-source backend with auth, databases, storage, functions and hosting

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Appwrite provides auth, databases (including managed PostgreSQL and MySQL), storage, serverless functions, realtime, messaging and static/SSR site hosting in one project. It runs on Appwrite Cloud and the site cites over 500K developers and 300K+ cloud projects.

  • Managed database
  • User authentication
  • File storage
  • Serverless functions
  • Realtime sync
  • Row-level security (not listed)

Also includes

  • SQL database
  • Push notifications
  • Vector search
  • Point-in-time recovery
  • Web hosting
  • Spending caps

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AWS Amplify

Paid 1–500+ people

Fullstack TypeScript backend and hosting on AWS

Key features

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  • User authentication
  • File storage
  • Serverless functions
  • Realtime sync

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Convex

Free plan 1–500 people

Reactive backend platform with a database, functions and live queries

Key features

  • Managed database
  • User authentication
  • File storage
  • Serverless functions
  • Realtime sync

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Firebase

Free plan 1–500+ people

Google's app backend: databases, auth, storage, functions and hosting

Key features

  • Managed database
  • User authentication
  • File storage
  • Serverless functions
  • Realtime sync