Which is cheaper, Appwrite or Nhost?

Pricing varies by tier and usage. Check both tools for current rates.

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. Nhost has moderate switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Database

Appwrite

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

Switching Cost: moderate

Nhost

Open-source Firebase alternative built on PostgreSQL and Hasura with auth and storage

Switching Cost: moderate

Pricing philosophy differs — Appwrite charges hybrid, but Nhost takes a flat-rate approach.

Both tools have compelling strengths — choose Appwrite if you value open-source, otherwise Nhost offers advantages in open-source.

Both tools have compelling strengths — choose Appwrite if you value open-source, otherwise Nhost offers advantages in open-source.

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies