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Open Source Nhost Alternatives

A curated collection of the 2 best open source alternatives to Nhost.

The best open source alternative to Nhost is PocketBase. If that does not suit you, we have compiled a ranked list of other open source Nhost alternatives to help you find a suitable replacement.

Nhost alternatives are mainly Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS). Browse these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or are looking for a specific functionality of Nhost.

Written by OpenAlternative Last updated: June 2, 2026
#1

PocketBase

A lightweight, self-hosted backend solution with real-time database, authentication, and file storage capabilities.

A lightweight, self-hosted backend solution with real-time database, authe...

#2

Bknd

Lightweight Firebase alternative with database, auth, storage, and workflows. Framework-agnostic backend that integrates with NextJS, Remix, Hono and

Lightweight Firebase alternative with database, auth, storage, and workflo...