Static comparison

Appwrite vs Supabase

Appwrite has the stronger current ToolVitals signal, but check fit, license class, source coverage, and confidence before switching.

Appwrite

Appwrite® - complete cloud infrastructure for your web, mobile and AI apps. Including Auth, Databases, Storage, Functions, Messaging, Hosting, Realtime and more

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Evidence comparison

Use caseDeveloper InfrastructureDeveloper Infrastructure
OpennessOSI-approved OSSOSI-approved OSS
LicenseBSD-3-ClauseApache-2.0
Health9897
Shipping9895
ToolVitals score9896
Data confidence9090
Source coverage100100
GitHub stars57,757113,914
Forks5,82016,422
Watchers429754
Open issues8391,175
Last commitOct 26, 2026Oct 26, 2026
Commits (30d)3,905618
Commits (90d)9,6071,789
Active contributors (90d)1194
Releases (90d)161
Status reasonCommit continuity, contributor activity, and delivery signals are strong.Commit continuity, contributor activity, and delivery signals are strong.

Decision notes

How to read this matchup

FitSame use case

Both tools are tracked under Developer Infrastructure, so this is a closer alternative comparison.

Score gap2 points

The overall signal is close; license, source quality, and fit matter more than the headline score.

AppwriteBest for OSI-approved open source and fast recent shipping

Appwrite is tracked as OSI-approved open source with high confidence in ToolVitals data.

SupabaseBest for OSI-approved open source and fast recent shipping

Supabase is tracked as OSI-approved open source with high confidence in ToolVitals data.

Comparison FAQ

Which has the stronger ToolVitals signal, Appwrite or Supabase?

Appwrite has the stronger current ToolVitals signal, but check fit, license class, source coverage, and confidence before switching.

Are Appwrite and Supabase direct alternatives?

Yes. ToolVitals classifies both tools in the Developer Infrastructure use case, so the score, health, shipping, source coverage, and license rows can be read as a close comparison.

Do sponsors affect this comparison?

No. Sponsors and affiliate links do not affect ToolVitals scores, rankings, risk labels, or evidence display.

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