Aviationstack ◆
Aviationstack is a scalable REST API for real-time flight tracking, historical flight data, airport info, and global aviation data.
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About Appwrite
What is Appwrite?
Appwrite is an open-source platform that provides a unified backend for web and mobile applications. It eliminates the need to piece together separate tools for authentication, databases, storage, serverless functions, messaging, and hosting — all under one subscription. Developers can build and scale apps faster, reducing development time by up to 60% and lowering server costs.
Who is it for?
Appwrite is designed for developer teams — from indie founders and startups to enterprise organizations — who want to move quickly without managing complex backend infrastructure. It is a strong fit for teams building production apps that need scalable Auth (75K+ monthly active users on free), real-time data handling, file storage, and serverless executions. It may not suit those needing a fully managed no-code solution or deep legacy system integrations.
Real use cases
Common use cases include building SaaS products, user authentication flows, content management backends, real-time collaborative tools, and full-stack applications with serverless backend logic. Teams leverage Appwrite's built-in webhooks, SMTP, and daily backups to streamline deployment and operations.
Key features
- Authentication — Support for email/password, phone OTP, and SSO, with up to 75K monthly active users on the free plan.
- Databases — Scalable document-based storage with unlimited documents and reads, plus custom indexes and queries.
- Storage — File storage with 2GB free and up to 150GB+ on paid plans, with built-in CDN and image transformation.
- Serverless Functions — Execute custom code on demand or via cron, with up to 750K free executions per month.
- Messaging & Realtime — Send push notifications, emails, and SMS, and listen for real-time database or storage changes.
- Web Hosting — Deploy static sites and SPAs directly on Appwrite with built-in CI/CD and custom domains.
- Backups & Observability — Daily backups on Pro plan, 7-day log retention, and optional advanced observability for Enterprise.
SaaSpartout Score
7.9
/10
Editorial score from our review methodology — not user ratings.
Appwrite Pricing
Appwrite pricing: Free, Pro from $25/mo, Enterprise custom. Billing model: Freemium.
Free
$0/month — 2 projects (shared resources), 5GB bandwidth, 2GB storage, 750K executions, 75K monthly active users, community support, 1 database & 1 bucket per project, 15-minute build timeouts. Projects pause after 1 week of inactivity.
Pro
$25/month — 1 project with dedicated resources: 2TB bandwidth, 150GB storage, 3.5M executions, 200K monthly active users, organization roles, email support, daily backups stored for 7 days, unlimited databases/buckets/functions, 45-minute build timeouts. Add-ons: additional projects ($15/mo), bandwidth ($15/100GB), storage ($2.8/100GB), additional users ($3/1,000 users), phone OTP (view rates).
Enterprise
Custom pricing — includes uptime SLAs, designated success manager, 24/7 support, private Slack channel, volume discounts, log drains (90-day retention), advanced observability, bring your own cloud, SOC-2, HIPAA, BAA, custom organization roles, SSO, activity logs, custom backup policies. Contact for quote.
All plans include a free tier to start. No credit card required to begin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Appwrite free to use?
Yes, Appwrite offers a generous free plan with 2 projects, 5GB bandwidth, 2GB storage, 750K executions, and 75K monthly active users. No credit card required to start.
How much does Appwrite cost?
Appwrite starts free. The Pro plan is $25/month for dedicated resources (2TB bandwidth, 150GB storage, 3.5M executions). Enterprise pricing is custom. Additional usage (storage, bandwidth, users) is billed separately.
What is Appwrite used for?
Appwrite is used by developers to add backend services like authentication, databases, storage, serverless functions, messaging, and web hosting to web and mobile apps — all from one platform.
Who is Appwrite best for?
Appwrite is best for developer teams building production applications quickly without managing separate backend services. It fits startups, SMBs, and enterprises that need scalable Auth, real-time data, and serverless compute.
How does Appwrite compare to Firebase or Supabase?
Appwrite is an open-source alternative to Firebase and Supabase. It provides similar services (Auth, DB, storage, functions) but emphasizes a single subscription model, dedicated resources on Pro, and self-hosting or cloud deployment. It also offers a generous free tier and daily backups.
What are the main limitations of Appwrite?
The free plan limits projects to 2 (shared resources), with 1 database and 1 bucket per project, 15-minute build timeouts, and projects pause after 1 week of inactivity. Pro is limited to 1 project (dedicated) unless you buy additional projects. Phone OTP is not available on free plan.
