Appwrite

Name: Appwrite
Author: Appwrite

An open-source backend platform with auth, databases, storage, functions, messaging and hosting for app developers.

Open source (BSD-3-Clause)By Appwrite

Freemium Open sourceWeb Self-hosted

Official websiteappwrite.io

Download pagegithub.com

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Homebrewbrew install appwrite

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About Appwrite

Appwrite gives web, mobile and AI app developers a ready backend: user authentication by email, SMS, OAuth or magic links, databases, file storage with access control, serverless functions, realtime updates, email, SMS and push messaging, and Sites for deploying frontends from Git.

It includes an MCP server so coding agents such as Claude Code, Cursor and Codex can work on a live project. Appwrite can be self-hosted with Docker on your own infrastructure or used as a managed cloud.

Strengths

Auth, database, storage and functions in one platform
Self-hostable with Docker
SDKs and quick starts for many frameworks
Built-in MCP server for coding agents

Limitations

Running it yourself means operating several services
Aimed at developers rather than non-technical users

Details

Pricing: FreemiumFree to self-host; Appwrite also runs a managed cloud service.
License: BSD-3-Clause
Developer: Appwrite
Platforms: Web, Self-hosted
How it runs: Self-hosted, Hosted service
Best suited for: Developers who want a self-hostable backend for web and mobile apps
Categories: Developer tools, AI developer tools
Last verified: October 2, 2026
Added: October 2, 2026
Sources: appwrite.io
github.com/appwrite/appwrite

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