Firebase
Free planShipping mobile apps fast with realtime data
Google's app platform: auth, realtime DB, and hosting in one.
4.5Free · pay-as-you-go
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The best backends for Flutter apps compared: Firebase, Supabase, Appwrite, and more. Picks by use case with pricing, pros, and cons.
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Firebase vs Supabase compared for real projects: database, realtime, auth, pricing, and lock-in. A clear answer plus a side-by-side table.
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Supabase
Free planTeams that want an open-source Postgres backend
The open-source Firebase alternative, built on real Postgres.
4.6Free · Pro $25/mo
Best Open SourceAppwrite
Free planSelf-hostable backend with a clean console
Open-source BaaS you can self-host or run in their cloud.
4.3Free · Pro $15/mo
AWS Amplify
Free planTeams already invested in AWS
AWS's app backend — powerful, deeply integrated, more complex.
4.0Free tier · usage-based
PocketBase
Free planSolo devs and small projects wanting a single binary
One lightweight file: SQLite backend, auth, and admin UI.
4.2Free (open source)