Open source backend with Postgres, GraphQL, auth and storage
Nhost is an open source backend platform that combines a dedicated Postgres database, an instant GraphQL API powered by Hasura with realtime subscriptions, authentication, file storage and serverless functions. It also offers AI tooling such as vector embeddings. Projects run on Nhost Cloud, which has a free starter plan, or can be self-hosted, and a CLI supports local development.
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- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Dedicated Postgres database for each project
- Instant GraphQL API with realtime subscriptions through Hasura
- Open source, with a CLI for local development and self-hosting
Cons
- GraphQL-first approach adds a learning curve for REST-oriented teams
- Smaller community and ecosystem than Supabase or Firebase
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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