Static comparison

Appwrite vs Supabase

Supabase has the stronger current ToolVitals signal, but check fit, license class, hosted pricing evidence, 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
Health9598
Shipping9395
ToolVitals score9698
Data confidence100100
Source coverage100100
Hosted pricingNo hosted pricing tracked: No current pricing evidenceHosted cloud pricing: Free tier tracked
Status reasonMaintenance and shipping signals are strong.Maintenance and shipping signals are strong.

Decision notes

How to read this matchup

Fit Same use case

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

Score gap 2 points

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

Appwrite Best for OSI-approved open source and fast recent shipping

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

Supabase Best 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?

Supabase has the stronger current ToolVitals signal, but check fit, license class, hosted pricing evidence, 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, pricing, 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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