Which is cheaper, Appwrite or MongoDB Atlas?

MongoDB Atlas is 2.8x cheaper than Appwrite. Appwrite starts at $0/mo, MongoDB Atlas starts at $0/mo.

Does Appwrite have a free tier?

Yes, Appwrite offers a free tier with monthlyActiveUsers: 75000, projects: 2, bandwidthGB: 5, storageGB: 2, executionsPerMonth: 750000.

Appwrite has moderate switching cost. MongoDB Atlas has significant switching cost. Appwrite is easier to switch away from.

Database

Appwrite

Open-source backend-as-a-service platform with auth, databases, storage, and serverless functions

Switching Cost: moderate

MongoDB Atlas

← More affordable

Fully managed cloud database service for MongoDB with automated scaling, backups, and multi-cloud deployment

Switching Cost: significant

Budget-wise, MongoDB Atlas is clearly more affordable at roughly a 2.8x price difference.

You'll notice different pricing structures: hybrid for Appwrite versus flat-rate for MongoDB Atlas.

Price-conscious teams should choose MongoDB Atlas — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price-conscious teams should choose MongoDB Atlas — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price Difference

2.8x

MongoDB Atlas is cheaper by $16/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Appwrite

Lower switching costs for easier migration