Appwrite

Open-source backend platform with a database, auth, storage, functions, messaging and hosting, self-hosted with Docker or on Appwrite Cloud.

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Where it fits

How Appwrite itself is built

3 tools, from its own code, website and Product Hunt page.

Who uses it

8 makers' products, each linked to the source that shows it, and 1 open-source projects that declare it in their code.

The maker says so 8Declared in code 1How evidence is collected →
ImagineBuild something real with the most complete AI builder

“Imagine is powered by Appwrite Cloud as its core infrastructure layer. We use Appwrite’s databases, auth, storage, messaging, and realtime services to generate production-ready applications, and Appwrite Sites to handle hosting and global distribution for every app Imagine creates.”

DatabaseMaker says so · source ↗
Emma IntelligenceEat better with Emma

“We use Figma for prototyping our design layouts due to its collaborative environment and seamless integration with our iOS app development workflows.”

DatabaseMaker says so · source ↗
DeepGuardKnow if a video is fake, in seconds

“We used Appwrite to handle all the heavy backend stuff - user accounts, database, storage. It saved us time and headaches, so we could focus on building the actual product.”

DatabaseMaker says so · source ↗
AyeHighGenAI Solutions Suite for Students & Professionals

“Fully able to focus on Business logic without spending time on Developing Backend, Auth, Storage and all stuff from scratch. Saved a lot of time and ship faster.”

DatabaseMaker says so · source ↗
RubiumNotes Should Only Cost Time

“Rubium has it's back-end fully powered by Appwrite Cloud, we always trusted the team and their awesome services thanks to the great documentation, ease of use and security compliance.”

DatabaseMaker says so · source ↗
Wise BuysEffortlessly manage your trading card collection & budget.

“Big shoutout to Appwrite for making backend development a breeze! 🚀 With its seamless integration and easy-to-use SDKs, setting up authentication, database, and storage has never been simpler. Perfect for developers who want a powerful backend without the complexity”

DatabaseMaker says so · source ↗
RadionThe all-in-one mobile app for video game fans!

“Choosing Appwrite for developing Radion was an excellent decision. It enabled me to create a robust solution for data storage, authentication, and other server logic.”

DatabaseMaker says so · source ↗

Open source: a project that declares Appwrite as a dependency in its public code — verifiable, but not necessarily a live product.

What makers say

7 makers on why they use Appwrite, in their own words on Product Hunt.

Imagine is powered by Appwrite Cloud as its core infrastructure layer. We use Appwrite’s databases, auth, storage, messaging, and realtime services to generate production-ready applications, and Appwrite Sites to handle hosting and global distribution for every app Imagine creates.
ImagineSep 2026 ↗
Big shoutout to Appwrite for making backend development a breeze! 🚀 With its seamless integration and easy-to-use SDKs, setting up authentication, database, and storage has never been simpler. Perfect for developers who want a powerful backend without the complexity
Wise BuysSep 2024 ↗
Rubium has it's back-end fully powered by Appwrite Cloud, we always trusted the team and their awesome services thanks to the great documentation, ease of use and security compliance.
RubiumMar 2024 ↗
We used Appwrite to handle all the heavy backend stuff - user accounts, database, storage. It saved us time and headaches, so we could focus on building the actual product.
DeepGuardJun 2025 ↗
Choosing Appwrite for developing Radion was an excellent decision. It enabled me to create a robust solution for data storage, authentication, and other server logic.
RadionJul 2024 ↗

Loved and watch-outs

Themes that recur in makers' words and Hacker News comments, each linked to what it summarises, with how Product Hunt tags its reviews.

On Product Hunt 4.7★ · 31 reviews
all-in-one platform 2authentication 2backend as a service 2database 2storage 2
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Reliability and open issues

Most wanted on GitHubOpen on 2026-10-04 in appwrite/appwrite, with activity in the last year — issues and feature requests by 👍.

Alternatives to Appwrite

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On Product Hunt, people weigh it against: Supabase, Firebase, Convex, Xano, InstantDB, Render, PocketBase.

Questions makers ask about Appwrite

Is Appwrite free?

Yes — it is free, open-source software. source ↗

Is Appwrite open source or self-hostable?

Open source, and you can self-host it. source ↗

Can AI coding agents work with Appwrite?

It serves an llms.txt docs index; it has an official MCP server (io.github.appwrite/mcp); it has an official CLI (appwrite-cli).

Who uses Appwrite?

8 makers' products we track, each with a source, and 1 open-source projects declare it in their code. source ↗