Gadget alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Gadget alternative for most people
ConvexTypeScript backend with live queries, without the commerce focus.
Best Gadget alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
SupabaseOpen-source Postgres backend you can host anywhere.
Best Gadget alternative for open source
ConvexTypeScript backend with live queries, without the commerce focus.
Best Gadget alternative for self-hosting
ConvexTypeScript backend with live queries, without the commerce focus.
Best Gadget alternative for iPhone and Android
FirebaseLarge managed platform with auth, hosting and functions.
Best Gadget alternative for working in the browser
XanoVisual 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.