Nhost
Combines PostgreSQL with Hasura's auto-generated GraphQL, plus auth, storage, and serverless functions. Self-hostable.
Pricing
Free tier
Hybrid
Adoption
→StableLicense
Open Source
Data freshness
—Overview
What is Nhost?
Open-source Firebase alternative with Postgres and GraphQL
Key differentiator
“Combines PostgreSQL with Hasura's auto-generated GraphQL, plus auth, storage, and serverless functions. Self-hostable.”
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Strengths & Weaknesses
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Fit analysis
Who is it for?
✓ Best for
Teams wanting open-source Firebase alternative with auto-generated GraphQL API (Hasura)
Recommended use case
Apps needing real-time subscriptions, row-level security, and Postgres relational data
Recommended use case
✕ Not a fit for
Teams unfamiliar with GraphQL who prefer REST APIs
Not recommended
Projects needing minimal overhead and SQL-first access (use Supabase)
Not recommended
Cost structure
Pricing
Free Tier
Available
Free tier (0.5 GB storage, 100K requests/month)
Starts at
$25/month (Pro plan)
Model
Hybrid
Enterprise
Available
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Next step
Get Started with Nhost
Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.