Nhost

Backend As A Service Open source

An open-source backend platform with PostgreSQL, GraphQL, authentication, storage, and serverless functions.

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What is Nhost?

Nhost is an open-source backend-as-a-service platform built around PostgreSQL and GraphQL. It provides authentication, database management, file storage, serverless functions, and real-time APIs in a unified development platform. Nhost is designed for teams that want the productivity of Firebase while retaining access to standard open-source technologies and the option to self-host their infrastructure.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Built around PostgreSQL and GraphQL instead of proprietary database technology
  • Authentication, storage, functions, and database management in one platform
  • Open-source and available for self-hosting
  • Automatic GraphQL APIs simplify frontend development
  • Works well with modern JavaScript and mobile frameworks
  • Useful alternative for teams moving away from Firebase

Cons

  • Smaller ecosystem than Firebase and Supabase
  • GraphQL-first architecture may not suit teams preferring REST
  • Self-hosting requires infrastructure and database administration knowledge
  • Some advanced managed features depend on the hosted platform

Use Cases

Building SaaS applications with a PostgreSQL backend Creating mobile applications with authentication and storage Developing GraphQL-powered web applications Replacing Firebase with an open-source backend Self-hosting application backend infrastructure
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