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Open source alternatives to Firebase[005]
Firebase backend-as-a-service: auth, database, storage, functions. Below are 5 self-hostable open source alternatives, ranked by GitHub popularity.
Supabase
The open source Firebase alternative
★ STARS
102.1k
⑂ FORKS
12.3k
PocketBase
Open Source backend in 1 file
★ STARS
58.2k
⑂ FORKS
3.4k
Appwrite
Your backend, minus the hassle
★ STARS
56.0k
⑂ FORKS
5.3k
Convex
Open-source reactive database that keeps your web and mobile apps in sync. Write everything in TypeScript with built-in auth, cron jobs, and AI integration.
★ STARS
11.5k
⑂ FORKS
706
NHost
Fully managed backend infrastructure with built-in authentication, database, storage, and serverless functions for rapid application development.
★ STARS
9.2k
⑂ FORKS
571
// EDITOR'S TAKE
Supabase is the closest Firebase replacement; PocketBase shines for tiny apps (single Go binary).
// FREQUENTLY ASKED
What is the best open source Firebase alternative?
Supabase is the most popular open source Firebase alternative by GitHub stars (102,057 stars). The other 4 options are ranked above.
Are these Firebase alternatives self-hostable?
Yes — every project listed here is open source and runs on your own infrastructure. Click into a project to see its license, stars, language, and current health status.
Are they free?
All projects shown are free and open source. Check each project's license page for the terms — most are MIT, Apache 2.0, or AGPL.