AppWrite vs Supabase vs Firebase

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AppWrite, Supabase, and Firebase are all backend as a service (BaaS) platforms that offer a variety of features, including authentication, storage, databases, and functions. They all have their own strengths and weaknesses, so the best platform for you will depend on your specific needs and requirements.


FeatureAppWriteSupabaseFirebase
AuthenticationSupports a variety of authentication methods, including email, passwordless, social media, and custom.Supports a variety of authentication methods, including email, passwordless, social media, and custom.Supports a variety of authentication methods, including email, passwordless, social media, and custom.
StorageSupports a variety of storage options, including local, cloud, and object storage.Supports a variety of storage options, including local, cloud, and object storage.Supports a variety of storage options, including local, cloud, and object storage.
DatabasesBuilt-in database engine that supports SQL and NoSQL queries.Built on PostgreSQL, which is a relational database.Built on Firebase Realtime Database, which is a NoSQL database.
FunctionsSupports serverless functions that can be written in a variety of languages.Supports serverless functions that can be written in JavaScript.Supports serverless functions that can be written in a variety of languages.
Open sourceYesNoNo
Self-hostedYesNoNo
PricingFree and paid plans available.Free and paid plans available.Free and paid plans available.



Here is a summary of the pros and cons of each platform:

AppWrite

Pros: Open source, self-hosted, supports a variety of authentication methods, storage options, database engines, and function languages.

Cons: Less mature than other platforms, smaller community.


Supabase

Pros: Built on PostgreSQL, supports a variety of authentication methods, storage options, and function languages.

Cons: Not open source, not self-hosted.


Firebase

Pros: Mature and well-established platform, large community, supports a variety of authentication methods, storage options, and function languages.

Cons: Not open source, not self-hosted.


Which one is better?

The best platform for you will depend on your specific needs and requirements. If you need a self-hosted platform or you want to use a specific database engine, then AppWrite is a good option. If you need a platform that is built on PostgreSQL, then Supabase is a good option. If you need a mature and well-established platform with a large community, then Firebase is a good option.

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