Appwrite vs Firebase — what are the differences?

Appwrite is open-source and self-hostable with a document database. Firebase is proprietary with a NoSQL database. Appwrite gives you more control; Firebase offers deeper Google Cloud integration.

Can Appwrite be self-hosted?

Yes. Appwrite runs as Docker containers on any server. We set up production instances with backups, monitoring, and SSL on your infrastructure.

Is Appwrite production-ready?

Yes. Appwrite Cloud offers managed hosting, and the self-hosted version is used in production by thousands of projects. We implement proper backups, monitoring, and security hardening.

Build Secure Apps with Appwrite Backend Services

Authentication, databases, serverless functions, and storage — an open-source backend platform for web and mobile applications.

Platform: Appwrite (Backend-as-a-Service)

Appwrite is an open-source backend-as-a-service platform providing auth, databases, functions, storage, and messaging. Bookuvai builds applications on Appwrite Cloud or self-hosted instances, implementing authentication flows, database schemas, serverless functions, and file storage with fine-grained permissions.

What We Build

Auth Flows: Appwrite authentication with email, OAuth providers, phone auth, and team-based access control.
Database Design: Document database collections with attributes, indexes, and permission rules for multi-tenant apps.
Cloud Functions: Serverless functions in Node.js, Python, or Dart for business logic, webhooks, and scheduled tasks.
Storage & Messaging: File storage with image transformations and push notification delivery via Appwrite Messaging.

Integration Capabilities

Frontend SDKs: Official SDKs for React, Flutter, Apple, and Android with real-time database subscriptions.
OAuth Providers: OAuth integration with 30+ providers including Google, GitHub, Apple, and Microsoft.
Webhooks: Event-based webhooks for database changes, auth events, and storage operations.
Self-Hosting: Docker-based self-hosting for data sovereignty with the same API as Appwrite Cloud.

Typical Projects

Mobile Backend: Appwrite backend for Flutter or React Native app with auth, database, and push notifications. (40-70, $80-$140)
SaaS Backend: Multi-tenant SaaS backend with team management, permissions, and serverless functions. (50-90, $100-$180)
Self-Hosted Setup: Self-hosted Appwrite instance on your infrastructure with backups and monitoring. (15-30, $30-$60)

Frequently Asked Questions

Appwrite vs Firebase — what are the differences?: Appwrite is open-source and self-hostable with a document database. Firebase is proprietary with a NoSQL database. Appwrite gives you more control; Firebase offers deeper Google Cloud integration.
Can Appwrite be self-hosted?: Yes. Appwrite runs as Docker containers on any server. We set up production instances with backups, monitoring, and SSL on your infrastructure.
Is Appwrite production-ready?: Yes. Appwrite Cloud offers managed hosting, and the self-hosted version is used in production by thousands of projects. We implement proper backups, monitoring, and security hardening.