Open-source backend platform — auth, database, storage and functions.
Why we recommend it
For designers prototyping real applications, it removes the backend problem without locking the project into a proprietary platform you can't leave.
Strengths
- Self-hostable — no vendor lock-in
- Auth, database, storage and functions in one system
- SDKs for most major frameworks
Drawbacks
- Self-hosting needs Docker and ongoing maintenance
- Smaller ecosystem than Firebase or Supabase
- Cloud tier is younger and less proven
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