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Gadget alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Gadget: apps are tied to Gadget, so migrating is a rewrite, and seat limits on each plan. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Gadget, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Convex currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Firebase logoFirebaseFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 459.6
  1. Firebase logo

    1. FirebaseTop pick

    Best for: Mobile and web teams who want realtime sync, auth and push messaging from one vendor

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gadget

    Large managed platform with auth, hosting and functions.

    Pros

    • Mature SDKs for Android, iOS, Flutter and web
    • Realtime sync and offline support built into the client libraries
    • Wide set of mobile services such as crash reporting and push messaging

    Cons

    • Ties your app closely to Google Cloud
    • NoSQL query limits often force data duplication
    • Pay-as-you-go bills can spike with heavy reads
    Visit Firebase Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Firebase a good Gadget alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Spark plan (no-cost)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firebase.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid plan
    Blaze, pay as you go
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firebase.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Database
    Firestore, a NoSQL document database
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firebase.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SQL option
    PostgreSQL via Firebase SQL Connect
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firebase.google.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Gadget alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Convex logo

Best Gadget alternative for most people

Convex

TypeScript backend with live queries, without the commerce focus.

Supabase logo

Best Gadget alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Supabase

Open-source Postgres backend you can host anywhere.

Convex logo

Best Gadget alternative for open source

Convex

TypeScript backend with live queries, without the commerce focus.

Convex logo

Best Gadget alternative for self-hosting

Convex

TypeScript backend with live queries, without the commerce focus.

Firebase logo

Best Gadget alternative for iPhone and Android

Firebase

Large managed platform with auth, hosting and functions.

Xano logo

Best Gadget alternative for working in the browser

Xano

Visual backend builder if you prefer not to write JavaScript.

Gadget alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Gadget?

Convex ranks first right now. TypeScript backend with live queries, without the commerce focus. Supabase and Firebase follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Gadget?

Yes. Convex (free plan + paid), Supabase (free plan + paid), Firebase (free plan + paid) and Xano (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Gadget?

Yes: Convex and Supabase. Convex and Supabase can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Gadget?

The complaints we hear most: apps are tied to Gadget, so migrating is a rewrite; seat limits on each plan; less suitable outside JavaScript and TypeScript.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Gadget, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.