Postgres development platform
Backend as a ServiceFree plan availableOpen SourceSelf-hosted
- Postgres Database
- Authentication & RLS
- Instant APIs
Best Encore Alternatives in 2026
7 top Backend as a Service tools you can use instead of Encore, with pricing and key features.
Encore
Type-safe backend framework
- API exposure
- Infrastructure as code (type-safe)
- One-line database definition
- Deployment and cloud automation
Encore alternatives
All-in-one cloud platform
Backend as a ServiceFree plan availableOpen Source
- Authentication & User Management
- Database & Storage
- Functions & Serverless
The reactive database for app developers
Backend as a ServiceFree plan availableOpen Source
- Everything is code
- Always in sync
- Backend built-ins
Google's Mobile and Web App Development Platform
Backend as a ServiceFree plan available
- App Hosting
- SQL Connect
- Firebase AI Logic
The best backend for AI-coded apps
Backend as a ServiceOpen Source
- CLI-first workflow
- Real-time data and presence
- End-to-end type safety
Postgres Backend to Build, Deploy & Scale
Backend as a ServiceFree plan availableOpen Source
- PostgreSQL Database
- GraphQL API
- Authentication
Multiplayer at the speed of light
Backend as a ServiceFree plan availableOpen Source
- In-database deployment
- Direct client access
- Module-driven primitives
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Encore?
Encore is a Backend as a Service tool: Type-safe backend framework. It has a free plan. It is open source. Key features include API exposure, Infrastructure as code (type-safe), One-line database definition and Deployment and cloud automation.
Are there free alternatives to Encore?
Yes. Supabase, Appwrite, Convex, Firebase, Nhost and SpacetimeDB have a free plan. Encore also has a free plan.
Is there another open-source alternative to Encore?
Yes. Encore is open source, and so are Supabase, Appwrite, Convex, InstantDB, Nhost and SpacetimeDB.
Which Encore alternative can I self-host?
Supabase can be self-hosted.