Appwrite vs Supabase
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted self-hosting platforms (paas) options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Appwrite
Open-source backend platform for building applications
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Supabase
Open-source Firebase alternative
| Feature | Appwrite | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Self-Hosting Platforms (PaaS) | Self-Hosting Platforms (PaaS) |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 56,800 | ★ 107,678 |
| First released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Firebase, Supabase | Firebase |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Appwrite or Supabase better?
Neither is universally better. Supabase has the larger community, while Appwrite is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Appwrite and Supabase free and open-source?
Yes. Appwrite is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Supabase under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Appwrite and Supabase with Docker?
Appwrite: yes. Supabase: yes.