What is Appwrite?
Appwrite accelerates backend development by providing a comprehensive suite of easily integrated services. Developers can add authentication, databases, storage, and serverless functions using their preferred frameworks and languages. This platform is designed to reduce coding time and enhance application security and scalability.
Focus on the core features like authentication with over 30 methods, robust database management, and advanced file storage with encryption. The platform enables streamlined project growth, with support for self-hosting or cloud deployment, ensuring data privacy and security.
Features
- Auth: Secure login with multi-factor authentication and 30+ login methods.
- Databases: Scalable and robust databases with fast in-memory caching.
- Storage: Advanced file storage with compression, encryption, and image transformations.
- Functions: Deploy and scale serverless functions in secure, isolated runtimes.
- Messaging: Full-functioning messaging service for multiple channels under one platform.
- Realtime: Subscribe and react to any Appwrite event using the Realtime API.
Use Cases
- Rapid prototyping of web and mobile applications.
- Developing full-stack applications with reduced backend complexity.
- Creating secure user authentication flows.
- Managing and scaling databases for applications.
- Storing and managing user files securely.
- Building serverless applications.
- Adding real-time functionality to applications.
- Setting up messaging services.
FAQs
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Can I self-host Appwrite for free?
Yes! Appwrite Self Hosted will always be Open Source and free for you to use, without any limits. You can find the latest version of Appwrite in our GitHub repository, and you can follow Self Hosting docs to learn how to install Appwrite on your server. -
What payment methods does Appwrite support?
Appwrite currently supports credit and debit card payments. We are actively working on adding support for more methods. Please contact us in case this is an issue for you. -
What happens if I reach a resource limit in my Pro plan?
Your project will continue to run, and additional charges will apply. You can find the costs for additional resources in the pricing plans comparison. We will also send you email reminders when you hit 75% and 100% of your resource limits. To avoid unexpected payments, you can set up a budget cap on your organization. Learn more in our docs. -
What happens if I reach a resource limit in my Free plan?
Your project will freeze, and Appwrite Console will continue running in read-only mode. You need to upgrade to Pro, remove resources that exceed their limit, or wait for the next billing cycle, which resets usage limits. Learn more in our docs. -
How can I join the OSS program?
The OSS program is exclusively for active open-source maintainers using Appwrite Cloud. You can find more information on how to join the program in our announcement blog.
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Appwrite Uptime Monitor
Average Uptime
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Average Response Time
345.17 ms
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