Nhost alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Nhost: free plan is limited to one project that pauses when idle, and smaller community and fewer guides than Supabase. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Nhost, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Supabase currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Nhost alternative for most people
SupabaseLarger Postgres backend platform with REST and GraphQL and a bigger community.
Best Nhost alternative for a free option
HasuraThe GraphQL engine Nhost builds on, if you only need the API layer over your own database.
Best Nhost alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
FirebaseManaged NoSQL backend with stronger mobile SDKs.
Best Nhost alternative for open source
AppwriteOpen-source backend with REST and SDKs if GraphQL is not a requirement.
Best Nhost alternative for self-hosting
SupabaseLarger Postgres backend platform with REST and GraphQL and a bigger community.
Best Nhost alternative for iPhone and Android
FirebaseManaged NoSQL backend with stronger mobile SDKs.
Best Nhost alternative for working in the browser
SupabaseLarger Postgres backend platform with REST and GraphQL and a bigger community.
Nhost alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Nhost?
Supabase ranks first right now. Larger Postgres backend platform with REST and GraphQL and a bigger community. Hasura and Appwrite follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Nhost?
Yes. Supabase (free plan + paid), Hasura (open source), Appwrite (open source) and Firebase (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Nhost?
Yes: Supabase, Hasura and Appwrite. Supabase, Hasura and Appwrite can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Nhost?
The complaints we hear most: free plan is limited to one project that pauses when idle; smaller community and fewer guides than Supabase; graphQL-first approach is less natural if you prefer REST.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Nhost, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.