nhost/nhost

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Nhost is an open source Firebase alternative providing a complete backend platform built on PostgreSQL, Hasura GraphQL, authentication, file storage, and serverless functions. It can be used via a hosted cloud platform, a local CLI for development, or fully self-hosted with Docker.

Use cases

• add a graphql backend to a react app
• firebase alternative with postgres and graphql
• self-hosted backend with authentication and file storage
• set up auth and database for a nextjs project
• build a mobile app backend with react native
• run a local backend stack with docker for development
• instant realtime graphql api over postgres

When to choose

• you want a batteries-included backend with Postgres, GraphQL, auth, and storage out of the box
• you prefer SQL and GraphQL over Firebase's NoSQL model
• you need the option to self-host the entire stack
• you are building web or mobile apps with React, Vue, Next.js, SvelteKit, or Flutter

When to avoid

• you need a relational database other than PostgreSQL
• you want a REST-first backend rather than GraphQL
• you need deep customization of the auth or API layer beyond what Hasura and Nhost services expose
• your team has no JavaScript/TypeScript experience for serverless functions

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