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Nhost

Open-source Firebase alternative with GraphQL on Postgres.

Type
Backend & BaaSgraphqlpostgres
Hosting
Self-hostable
License
MIT
Replaces
Firebase
Visit websiteGitHub

Quick verdict

Use when

Use when Hasura-style GraphQL plus auth is closer to your stack than REST.

Skip when

Skip when you need a fully managed SaaS with zero operations work.

Try instead

  • Supabase — Open-source Firebase alternative on Postgres with auth and APIs.
  • Appwrite — Self-hostable backend for auth, databases, storage, and functions.
  • PocketBase — Single-binary backend with realtime DB, auth, and file storage.

Nhost vs common alternatives

Stable selection factors from this listing—focus, hosting, license, and access. Confirm live details on each official site.

NhostThis page

Focus
Open-source Firebase alternative with GraphQL on Postgres.
Hosting
Self-hostable
License
MIT

Firebase

Focus
Google BaaS with auth, database, hosting, and functions.
Hosting
Commercial SaaS
License
Proprietary (typical SaaS)
DimensionNhostFirebase
FocusOpen-source Firebase alternative with GraphQL on Postgres.Google BaaS with auth, database, hosting, and functions.
HostingSelf-hostableCommercial SaaS
LicenseMITProprietary (typical SaaS)
AccessWebsite + GitHubfirebase.google.com

What is Nhost?

Nhost is an open-source Backend & BaaS project. Open-source Firebase alternative with GraphQL on Postgres. OpenElse lists it as an alternative to Firebase, with self-hostable deployment and MIT licensing. Confirm live features, hosting options, and terms on the official site and repository.

What Nhost provides

Core signals from this OpenElse listing—verify depth on the official site.

  • Open-source codebase

    Source is published on GitHub at github.com/nhost/nhost.

  • Self-hostable

    You can run it on your own infrastructure.

  • MIT license

    Distributed under MIT. Read the license text before production use.

  • Workflow tags

    OpenElse tags this listing for graphql, postgres.

  • SaaS replacement mapping

    Mapped as an open-source option when evaluating replacements for that commercial product.

How to evaluate Nhost

A practical path from this directory page to a decision.

  1. Scan this listing

    Review the one-liner, self-host status, license, and “when to pick it” note for Nhost.

  2. Open the official site

    Visit nhost.io for product docs, demos, and current feature scope.

  3. Check the repository

    Use GitHub for release cadence, issues, stars, and deployment docs before you commit.

  4. Compare siblings

    Open other OpenElse tools in the same category or mapped to the same SaaS to see trade-offs.

Who Nhost is for

  • Teams leaving Firebase

    Use when Hasura-style GraphQL plus auth is closer to your stack than REST.

  • Operators who want data control

    Nhost is listed as self-hostable on OpenElse.

  • Backend & BaaS buyers

    Postgres-backed backends and mini-PaaS options instead of Firebase or Heroku.

When Nhost is the right pick

Use when Hasura-style GraphQL plus auth is closer to your stack than REST. Skip when you need a fully managed SaaS with zero operations work.

Licensing and platform notes

Facts to verify on the official site before you depend on a workflow.

Self-host status
Self-hostable on this listing. Verify install paths and supported environments in the project docs.
License
MIT. Confirm obligations for SaaS, embedding, and redistribution before shipping.
Source of truth
Features and terms are defined on nhost.io and the GitHub repository—not on this page.
Affiliation
This route is a curated OpenElse listing at /tools/nhost. It is not the official Nhost product site.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about this listing—open a question to read more.

Is Nhost open source?

Yes. OpenElse lists Nhost as an open-source project under MIT. Review the license file in the repository for exact terms.

Can I self-host Nhost?

Yes. OpenElse marks Nhost as self-hostable. Follow the official docs for install and operations.

What does Nhost replace?

Nhost is mapped on OpenElse as an open-source alternative to Firebase. Use when Hasura-style GraphQL plus auth is closer to your stack than REST.

Is this the official Nhost website?

No. This is a OpenElse directory page. The official site is https://nhost.io, and the source repository is https://github.com/nhost/nhost.

Where can I find Nhost source code?

The public repository linked from this listing is https://github.com/nhost/nhost.