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Open-source projects tagged “Backend”.

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8 projects connectedTag matches come from repository topics and catalog metadata.
PocketBase
BulgariaMIT

Open Source realtime backend in 1 file

Security & PrivacyOpen-source projects grouped in this category for discovery and comparison.1 project#GoProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.1 projectGithub ActionsProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.5 projectsJavaScriptProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.7 projectsSupabaseOpen-core backend platform often compared with Firebase.3 alternatives
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FreePricingFree and open sourceFree59.7K3.5K40 hours ago
Alternatives toSupabaseSupabaseOpen-core backend platform often compared with Firebase.3 alternatives+3
Convex
License not declared

The open-source reactive database for app developers

Data & AnalyticsOpen-source projects grouped in this category for discovery and comparison.4 projects#TypeScriptProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.3 projectsGithub ActionsProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.5 projectsJavaScriptProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.7 projectsSupabaseOpen-core backend platform often compared with Firebase.3 alternatives
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FreePricingFree and open sourceFree12.2K77427 hours ago
Alternatives toSupabaseSupabaseOpen-core backend platform often compared with Firebase.3 alternatives+4
Rowy
License not declared

Low-code backend platform. Manage database on spreadsheet-like UI and build cloud functions workflows in JS/TS, all in your browser.

ProductivityOpen-source projects grouped in this category for discovery and comparison.1 project#TypeScriptProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.3 projectsGithub ActionsProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.5 projectsJavaScriptProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.7 projectsAirtableProprietary spreadsheet-database hybrid workspace.2 alternatives
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FreePricingFree and open sourceFree6.8K5502 years ago
Alternatives toAirtableAirtableProprietary spreadsheet-database hybrid workspace.2 alternatives+4
undb
AGPL-3.0

🚀 Private first self-hosted no code database & BaaS.

Data & AnalyticsOpen-source projects grouped in this category for discovery and comparison.4 projects#TypeScriptProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.3 projectsGithub ActionsProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.5 projectsJavaScriptProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.7 projectsSelf-hostedThis project carries a self-hosting or local-deployment signal. Verify the official install guide before production use.3 self-hosted optionsSupabaseOpen-core backend platform often compared with Firebase.3 alternatives
Metrics syncingMetrics syncingStar momentum for this project has not landed in the latest GitHub metrics sync yet. Check trending for repositories with recorded momentum.Browse trending →
FreePricingFree and open sourceFree3K1521 year ago
Alternatives toSupabaseSupabaseOpen-core backend platform often compared with Firebase.3 alternatives+4
Kuzzle
Apache-2.0

Open-source Back-end, self-hostable & ready to use - Real-time, storage, advanced search - Web, Apps, Mobile, IoT -

Data & AnalyticsOpen-source projects grouped in this category for discovery and comparison.4 projects#JavaScriptProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.7 projectsapi-serverProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.1 projectbackendProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.8 projectsSelf-hostedThis project carries a self-hosting or local-deployment signal. Verify the official install guide before production use.3 self-hosted optionsFirebaseProprietary Google backend platform for apps.3 alternatives
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FreePricingFree and open sourceFree1.7K13730 hours ago
Alternatives toFirebaseFirebaseProprietary Google backend platform for apps.3 alternatives+2
Vvveb
AGPL-3.0

Powerful and easy to use cms to build websites, blogs or ecommerce stores.

Business SoftwareOpen-source projects grouped in this category for discovery and comparison.1 project#HTMLProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.1 projectBashProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.3 projectsDockerProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.1 projectSelf-hostedThis project carries a self-hosting or local-deployment signal. Verify the official install guide before production use.3 self-hosted optionsWordPressPopular CMS with proprietary hosted offerings.1 alternative
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FreePricingFree and open sourceFree1.1K1991 month ago
Alternatives toWordPressWordPressPopular CMS with proprietary hosted offerings.1 alternative+3
Structr
License not declared

ATTENTION: This repository is a clone of https://gitlab.structr.com/structr/structr. All development/issue tracking has moved there. | Structr is an integrated open-source low-code development and runtime environment tha

Data & AnalyticsOpen-source projects grouped in this category for discovery and comparison.4 projects#JavaProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.1 projectJavaScriptProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.7 projectsNodeJSProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.6 projectsCustomer.ioProprietary customer engagement and messaging platform.1 alternative
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FreePricingFree and open sourceFree8281613 days ago
Alternatives toCustomer.ioCustomer.ioProprietary customer engagement and messaging platform.1 alternative+1
Formizee
Apache-2.0

The Developers Forms Platform. Alt to formspree.io, formcarry.com, formester.com

InfrastructureOpen-source projects grouped in this category for discovery and comparison.1 project#MDXProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.1 projectGithub ActionsProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.5 projectsJavaScriptProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.7 projectsGoogle FormsProprietary product with documented open-source alternatives cataloged on OpenSourceChoice. Compare licenses, reposit…1 alternative
Metrics syncingMetrics syncingStar momentum for this project has not landed in the latest GitHub metrics sync yet. Check trending for repositories with recorded momentum.Browse trending →
FreePricingFree and open sourceFree18218Jul 9, 2025
Alternatives toGoogle FormsGoogle FormsProprietary product with documented open-source alternatives cataloged on OpenSourceChoice. Compare licenses, reposit…1 alternative+3
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