Find Open-Source Alternatives
Discover powerful open-source replacements for popular commercial software. Save on costs, gain transparency, and join a community of developers.
Discover powerful open-source replacements for popular commercial software. Save on costs, gain transparency, and join a community of developers.
Compare community-driven replacements for Firebase in backend-as-a-service (baas) workflows. We curate active, self-hostable options with transparent licensing so you can evaluate the right fit quickly.
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These projects match the most common migration paths for teams replacing Firebase.
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Self-hostable with full control over deployment and data
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Self-hostable on Kubernetes with Apache-2.0 license for full control
Open-source Firebase alternative delivering instant GraphQL backend
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Tied to the Hasura ecosystem
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Flutter mobile app
Leverage the Dart SDK for authentication, storage, and GraphQL queries without managing backend infrastructure.
Generic backend with API, storage, and realtime capabilities
Unified database and API platform for real‑time modern apps
Instant realtime APIs for any database on Kubernetes
Open-source cloud development platform with serverless functions and storage
End-to-end backend platform for web, mobile, and native apps
Decentralized serverless platform with zero operational complexity
Self-hosted no-code database and BaaS powered by SQLite
Real-time database for your frontend with multiplayer by default
Single‑file Go backend with realtime, auth, and file storage
Add secure user accounts and encrypted storage to static sites
Write code, let Nitric handle cloud infrastructure automatically
Reactive TypeScript database for live-updating web applications
Self-hosted backend platform combining data, realtime, and search
Postgres platform delivering Firebase-like features with open-source tools
Self‑hosted Node.js backend compatible with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and GraphQL
Full-stack syncing database for server and browser real-time apps
Why teams choose it
Teams replacing Firebase in backend-as-a-service (baas) workflows typically weigh self-hosting needs, integration coverage, and licensing obligations.
Tip: shortlist one hosted and one self-hosted option so stakeholders can compare trade-offs before migrating away from Firebase.
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Requires Elasticsearch and Redis infrastructure dependencies
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IoT Device Network
Connect thousands of MQTT devices with realtime data ingestion, persistent storage, and live dashboard updates without custom infrastructure.
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Learning curve for multi‑model schema and permission system
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Live collaborative editing tool
Provides instant data sync across users via WebSocket, eliminating a separate real‑time server.
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Project is in maintenance mode with limited future development
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IoT telemetry dashboard
Realtime GraphQL queries stream sensor data directly to the UI without custom backend services.
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Kubernetes knowledge required for self-hosted deployments outside Sealos
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Frontend-to-Full-Stack Transformation
React developers deploy authenticated APIs and database operations without backend team dependencies, shipping features end-to-end in hours instead of days.
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Docker dependency may add complexity for teams unfamiliar with containerization
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Multi-platform mobile and web application
Single backend powering iOS, Android, and web clients with unified authentication, real-time databases, and file storage across all platforms
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Decentralized infrastructure may introduce unfamiliar deployment patterns
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Decentralized SaaS Application
Launch a multi-tenant application with authentication, database, and file storage while maintaining full control over infrastructure and user data privacy.
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Scalability limited to SQLite constraints
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Rapid MVP backend for a mobile app
Create tables, define formula fields, and expose OpenAPI endpoints without writing server code.
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Limited to JavaScript, React, and React Native ecosystems currently
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Real-Time Chat Application
Build a fully functional multiplayer chat with offline support and optimistic updates in under 15 lines of code
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Pre‑1.0 release – backward compatibility not guaranteed
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Realtime chat application
Instant message delivery with automatic sync across browsers using built‑in realtime subscriptions.
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Database queries run in the browser, limited by client resources
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Personal task manager
Users sign up and keep their tasks encrypted locally, accessible across devices.
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Learning curve for Nitric‑specific abstractions
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Serverless note‑taking app
Deploys an API endpoint and storage bucket with correct IAM in minutes
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Rust-based backend may require specialized knowledge for deep customization
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Real-time Collaboration Tool
Build document editors or project management apps where multiple users see live updates without manual refresh logic
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Requires managing MongoDB and Redis clusters including replication and sharding
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Collaborative SaaS Application
Build realtime document editing with user authentication, granular ACLs, and full-text search while maintaining complete data ownership on private infrastructure.
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Feature set differs from Firebase, requiring adaptation
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Realtime chat application
Instant message delivery using Supabase Realtime websockets
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Requires self‑hosting and operational overhead
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Real‑time chat app backend
Live Query delivers instant message updates to connected clients
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AGPL-3.0 license requires source disclosure for modified server deployments
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Collaborative Task Management
Multiple users edit todos simultaneously with instant sync, offline editing, and automatic conflict resolution when reconnected