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Free alternatives to Firebase

Firebase by Google: Database, authentication, storage and hosting for web and mobile apps. Pricing: free tier; pay as you go. Here are 3 free options that cover the same job.

Alternative	Type	Platforms	Best for
SupabaseHosted free plan or self-host.	Open source	Web, Self-hosted	A Postgres database with auth, storage and APIs	Get it
Appwrite	Open source	Web, Self-hosted	Auth, databases, storage and functions in one backend	Get it
PocketBase	Open source	Self-hosted	A whole backend in a single small file	Get it
FirebaseThe paid original	Free tier; pay as you go	–	Backend as a service	Visit

The alternatives in detail

01/ Supabase

Open source

Best for: A Postgres database with auth, storage and APIs.

Hosted free plan or self-host.

Runs on: Web, Self-hosted

Visit Supabase

02/ Appwrite

Open source

Best for: Auth, databases, storage and functions in one backend.

Runs on: Web, Self-hosted

Visit Appwrite

03/ PocketBase

Open source

Best for: A whole backend in a single small file.

Runs on: Self-hosted

Visit PocketBase

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free alternative to Firebase?

Yes. Supabase is a strong free option for a postgres database with auth, storage and apis. Other choices include Appwrite, PocketBase.

Which Firebase alternative is open source?

Supabase, Appwrite, PocketBase are open source.