Self-hosted Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) Tools
A curated collection of the best self-hosted cloud-based platforms providing backend services like databases, authentication, and storage..
Postgres-powered backend platform for production apps
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113,946Last commit
13 hours agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Provides a full backend stack built on Postgres: authentication, auto-generated APIs, edge functions, realtime subscriptions, file storage, and vector search.
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Open-source backend in a single file
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61,619Last commit
3 days agoLicense
MIT
A lightweight, self-hosted backend solution with real-time database, authentication, and file storage capabilities.
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Open-source backend platform for rapid app development
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57,758Last commit
11 hours agoLicense
BSD-3-Clause
Open-source development platform with built-in backend infrastructure, web hosting, and security features. Scale applications using your preferred programming languages.
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Open-source data platform for effortless content management
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38,634Last commit
3 days agoLicense
Unknown
A versatile headless CMS and API engine that simplifies data management, content creation, and application development.
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Build full-stack apps with TypeScript and real-time sync
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12,760Last commit
2 days agoLicense
Unknown
Open-source reactive database that keeps your web and mobile apps in sync. Write everything in TypeScript with built-in auth, cron jobs, and AI integration.
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Feature-rich backend that runs anywhere you need it
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3,775Last commit
1 day agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Lightweight Firebase alternative with database, auth, storage, and workflows. Framework-agnostic backend that integrates with NextJS, Remix, Hono and more.
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Local-first, offline-first no-code database platform
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2,975Last commit
1 month agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Build and manage custom databases with ease, create type-safe APIs, and develop applications quickly
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c15t – Open-source cookie banner, built for control and lightening fast modern web apps.
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