Nhost
Open-source backend: Postgres, GraphQL (Hasura), auth, storage, and functions. · Nhost · Database
Overview
Nhost is an open-source Firebase alternative built on Postgres and Hasura.
Good fit
Use when you want a Postgres plus GraphQL backend with auth for a small app.
- side projects
- GraphQL apps
Not a fit
Avoid for apps that must stay online without traffic; free projects pause.
- always-on production
Quickstart · 3 steps
- Sign up at app.nhost.io.
- Create a project.
- Use the Nhost SDK in your app.
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