Appwrite is a secure open-source backend server that provides core APIs to build web and mobile applications. It abstracts the complexity and repetitiveness required to build a modern backend from scratch and allows you to build secure applications faster. It is an alternative to Supabase and Firebase, offering developers more control, flexibility, and privacy in their backend infrastructure.
Key features include:
- Authentication: Secure user authentication with multiple methods.
- Databases: Scalable and robust databases for storing application data.
- Storage: Secure file storage with advanced compression and encryption.
- Functions: Serverless functions for custom backend logic.
- Messaging: Unified platform for sending push notifications, emails, and SMS.
- Realtime: Subscribe and react to any event in Appwrite.
Appwrite is designed for developers who want to build applications quickly and efficiently without managing complex backend infrastructure. It offers both self-hosted and cloud-based options.
