Question 1

How do I self-host Appwrite?

Accepted Answer

Appwrite self-hosts easily with Docker: "docker run -it --rm --name appwrite -p 80:80 appwrite/appwrite". For production, use the provided docker-compose file which includes all services. Requires 2GB+ RAM.

Question 2

Is self-hosting Appwrite free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Appwrite is fully open-source and free to self-host with all features included. Appwrite Cloud offers managed hosting with free and paid tiers. Self-hosting gives you unlimited users, functions, and storage at just VPS cost.

Question 3

What can I build with Appwrite?

Accepted Answer

Appwrite provides auth, databases, storage, functions, and realtime features. Build any web or mobile app backend: user management, file uploads, database operations, serverless functions, and push notifications.

Question 4

How does Appwrite compare to Firebase?

Accepted Answer

Appwrite is the open-source Firebase alternative you can self-host. It offers similar features (auth, database, storage, functions) without vendor lock-in or usage-based pricing. SDKs available for web, Flutter, iOS, Android, and more.

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