Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Postbase
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Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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Supabase (Beta)â–²314The open source Firebase alternative.
2020 · supabase.com · its alternatives →
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Supabase (Alpha)â–²463An open source Firebase alternative
2020 · supabase.com · its alternatives →
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Supabaseâ–²2,325The Postgres developer platform is now generally available
2024 · supabase.com · its alternatives →
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Announcing Appwrite 0.14 with 11 Cloud Function Runtimes! 🥳
2022 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Supabase Storageâ–²183Store and serve any type of digital content
2021 · supabase.com · its alternatives →
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Discover Firebase, Google’s mobile and web app development platform that helps developers build apps and games that users will love.
2012 · firebase.com · its alternatives →
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Powerful PostgreSQL tool is now open source for self-hosting
2021 · supabase.com · its alternatives →
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We just launched Outerbase Studio, the open-source version of our core database offering. It works in your browser or as a desktop app and supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite. What it does: • Connects to MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite databases. • Spin up local databases directly through the UI, even if you don’t have one running. • Manage and query your data in a lightweight, intuitive interface. • Completely open source. Why we built it: We wanted to share the core Outerbase experience with the developer community as a free, open-source tool. It’s simple, fast, and removes the barriers…
2024 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Hi HN, I'm Mohammed, a technical founder who loves shipping and giving back to the community. I'm open-sourcing the full-stack engine that powers my B2B product, apflow.co. What it is: A production B2B starter with a Go backend and Next.js frontend. Both are fully Dockerized with separate containers. No Vercel. No Supabase. Deploy the whole thing on a $6 VPS, or split frontend and backend across different providers. You own the infrastructure. The problem I was solving: Every SaaS starter I evaluated had the same issue: they locked me into someone else's platform. Vercel for hosting.…
Dec 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Hey HN! We're a small team of developers who, like many of you, love the power and convenience of Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms. However, we've also felt the sting of vendor lock-in, wrestled with the complexities of self-hosting feature-rich open-source alternatives, and worried about unpredictable costs or the sudden disappearance of free tiers that many indie devs and small projects rely on. We believe developers deserve more control and simplicity without sacrificing functionality. After countless hours spent navigating these challenges, we decided to build the solution we wished…
2025 · selfdb.io · its alternatives →
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Open Source realtime backend in 1 file. Contribute to pocketbase/pocketbase development by creating an account on GitHub.
2022 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Run your mobile backend code without managing servers
2017 · firebase.google.com · its alternatives →
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Hippobaseâ–²171Self-host open source databases in one click
2021 · hippobase.io · its alternatives →
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Hey HN! Happy to finally launch Stack. We made it because we like to put apps into production quickly, and authentication & user management was taking up way too much time. We have components like and that automatically adapt to whatever theme & design system you're using. Check the blog post to see the example with Radix UI and Joy UI. Also, there's an admin dashboard for monitoring and editing accounts. Stack is 100% AGPL/MIT-licensed, so you can self-host it. Cheers!
2024 · stack-auth.com · its alternatives →
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ohai! I've released Lightwhale 3, which is possibly the easiest way to self-host Docker containers. It's a free, immutable Linux system purpose-built to live-boot straight into a working Docker Engine, thereby shortcutting the need for installation, configuration, and maintenance. Its simple design makes it easy to learn, and its low memory footprint should make it especially attractive during these times of RAMageddon. If this has piqued your interest, do check it out, along with its easy-to-follow Getting Started guide. In any event, have a nice day! =)
Apr 2026 · lightwhale.asklandd.dk · its alternatives →
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BaseBuddyâ–²103Turn your Supabase database into a WordPress-like editor
May 2026 · basebuddy.stack127.com · its alternatives →
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Nhost is a managed backend platform with Postgres, GraphQL, Auth, Storage, and serverless Functions. Launch in minutes and scale without limits.
2020 · nhost.io · its alternatives →
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Supabaseâ–²40The Postgres developer platform is now generally available
2024 · supabase.com · its alternatives →
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Firebase Hostingâ–²116Production-grade Hosting for Developers
2014 · firebase.google.com · its alternatives →
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GoBuildMy.Appâ–²164Hi guys! I am the founder of GoBuildMy.App. With GoBuildMy.App you can build native iOS and Android apps by chatting. Test apps in-browser using our web simulators and publish with one click. All the code is automatically backed-up to the GitHub repository of your choice. Integrate Firebase databases and auth easily by connecting your firebase account. More features are coming soon! Try it out for free.
2025 · gobuildmy.app · its alternatives →
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Visualize your Supabase schemas
2021 · supabase-schema.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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