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Imagine.dev

Imagine.dev

All-in-one backend infrastructure with Auth, Databases, Storage, Functions, and hosting. Launch faster, scale affordably, and use any framework.

Imagine.dev is an open-source alternative to:

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Appwrite is an open-source backend server that simplifies the development of modern web and mobile applications. Built for developers who want to focus on their apps, not infrastructure.

Key Features

  • Auth: Secure user authentication with multi-factor authentication (MFA) and OAuth support
  • Databases: Scalable and robust databases with real-time capabilities
  • Storage: Advanced file storage with compression and encryption
  • Functions: Deploy and scale serverless functions effortlessly
  • Messaging: Full-featured messaging service for real-time communication
  • Realtime: Subscribe and react to any event in your application
  • Sites: Host static sites, SSR, and CSR frontends with built-in CI/CD
  • Multi-framework support: Works seamlessly with React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, Flutter, and more
  • AI Integration: Built-in support for AI agents and MCP tools

Tech / Self-Hosting

Appwrite is open-source (MIT licensed) and can be self-hosted on any Linux server. The platform provides Docker-based deployment for easy setup and management. Cloud hosting is also available for teams that prefer a managed solution. All components are GDPR compliant and designed with security and privacy in mind.