Etebase – An open source and end-to-end encrypted Firebase alternative

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Etebase is an open source backend service that provides end-to-end encryption capabilities as an alternative to Firebase. Launched in 2020, it is designed for developers building applications that require secure data storage and synchronization. The platform emphasizes privacy by encrypting data on the client side before transmission, meaning the server cannot access unencrypted information. Its open source nature allows developers to self-host or inspect the codebase, making it suitable for projects with strict security and privacy requirements.

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Etebase makes it easy to build end-to-end encrypted applications by taking care of the encryption and its related challenges. Think Firebase but encrypted in a way that only end-users can access their data. Etebase is built using end-to-end encryption and modern cryptography, so your users can be sure that only they can access their data. Etebase is packed with optional goodies for your every need, including: a full revision history of your data, easy sharing among users, strong integrity protections and more. Etebase uses the widely used and audited libsodium behind the scenes, and is based on the code that powers EteSync . So you know you can rely on it. A set of client libraries and a…from etebase.com

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