Nhost
Open-source Firebase alternative built on Postgres, GraphQL, and Hasura.
- Status
- Generally available
- Last checked
- Checked · Oct 16, 2026
- License
- Open source
- Pricing
- Free tier · from $25/mo
What it is
Nhost is an open-source BaaS providing Postgres, instant GraphQL (Hasura), authentication, storage, and serverless functions.
An open-source BaaS pairing Postgres with instant Hasura GraphQL.
When it fits — and when it doesn’t
A good fit for
Postgres + GraphQL backends
Instant GraphQL via Hasura
Open-source Firebase alternative
Self-hostable BaaS
Known weaknesses
Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.
- 01
Smaller than Supabase/Firebase
Less ecosystem and community
- 02
GraphQL-centric
Best if you want GraphQL by default
What it does well
Postgres + instant GraphQL
Hasura GraphQL over a real Postgres database
Open source
Self-hostable; avoid lock-in
Full BaaS feature set
Auth, storage, and functions included
Pricing
- Free tier
- YesFree tier for projects
- Paid from
- $25/mo
- Model
- Usage-based
- Enterprise plan
- Yes
Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.
Performance benchmarks
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Set up Nhost
Setup steps, common gotchas and what to check after 30 days.
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