Nhost

Postgres and GraphQL backend with auth and storage

Nhost is an open-source backend that combines Postgres, a Hasura GraphQL API, authentication, storage and serverless functions.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Web, API, Self-hosted

Categories: Developer Tools, Databases

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Nhost	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Web, API, Self-hosted
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Convex	Free plan	–	Yes	Web, API, Self-hosted
DbGate	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Mac, Windows, Linux, Web, Self-hosted

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Questions

Is Nhost free?

Nhost is free to start, with paid plans.

Is Nhost open source?

Yes, Nhost is open source.

Can Nhost be self-hosted?

Yes, you can run Nhost on your own server.

What platforms does Nhost run on?

Nhost is available for Web, API, Self-hosted.

What are some alternatives to Nhost?

Similar indie products include Supabase, Appwrite, PocketBase, Directus and 4 more.

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