Appwrite

Appwrite is an open-source backend platform that takes care of the recurring basic tasks for web and mobile developers: user authentication, databases, file storage, server-side functions and real-time events are all available via a unified API and a web-based console. Instead of building a backend from scratch for every project, your developers can integrate Appwrite via SDKs for popular web and mobile frameworks and focus on the actual application. With Managed Appwrite Hosting, you get this platform up and running on your own infrastructure – without having to entrust your users’ data to a US cloud service such as Firebase.

Who is Appwrite suitable for?

Appwrite is ideal for agencies and software developers who want to deliver client projects more quickly without having to maintain a separate backend for every app. SMEs with in-house development teams also benefit: an employee app, a customer portal or an internal form and data collection tool can be built with authentication, a database and storage all from a single source. Appwrite is also of interest to organisations that, for data protection reasons, do not wish to share user data with Firebase or AWS Amplify – such as medical practices, trustees or associations with member apps. As Appwrite is open source, there is no dependency on a single cloud provider.

Appwrite Hosting in Switzerland

With OpenHosting, your Appwrite instance runs on Swiss data centres in the Zurich region – meaning your app users’ data remains in Switzerland and operations are nDSG-compliant. You don’t need to worry about the technical side of things: Updates, monitoring and support are included, and daily backups following the 3-2-1 principle safeguard your databases and files (hourly on the Business plan). Your developers can use the Appwrite console and APIs as usual, whilst OpenHosting takes care of the servers, availability and security. The support team will also assist you with migrating an existing Appwrite installation or switching from Firebase. Managed Appwrite Hosting is available from CHF 19/month – with 50 GB of storage and email support in the Starter Plan; if you need more users, 250 GB of storage and priority support, choose the Business Plan. This gives you the flexibility of your own backend platform combined with the convenience of a managed service.