Postgres development platform
Backend as a ServiceFree plan availableOpen SourceSelf-hosted
- Postgres Database
- Authentication & RLS
- Instant APIs
Best Firebase Alternatives in 2026
7 top Backend as a Service tools you can use instead of Firebase, with pricing and key features.
Firebase
Google's Mobile and Web App Development Platform
Backend as a ServiceFree plan available
- App Hosting
- SQL Connect
- Firebase AI Logic
- Generative AI integration
Firebase 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
Type-safe backend framework
Backend as a ServiceFree plan availableOpen SourceSelf-hosted
- API exposure
- Infrastructure as code (type-safe)
- One-line database definition
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 Firebase?
Firebase is a Backend as a Service tool: Google's Mobile and Web App Development Platform. It has a free plan. Key features include App Hosting, SQL Connect, Firebase AI Logic and Generative AI integration.
Are there free alternatives to Firebase?
Yes. Supabase, Appwrite, Convex, Encore, Nhost and SpacetimeDB have a free plan. Firebase also has a free plan.