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NHost

NHost

A fully managed backend platform with Postgres, GraphQL, Auth, Storage, and serverless functions. Launch in minutes and scale without limits.

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Nhost is a fully managed, extensible backend platform designed for speed, flexibility, and scale—without the infrastructure headaches. Ideal for developers building apps from prototypes to production-grade applications.

Key Features

  • Postgres Database: Enterprise-grade SQL database instantly ready for use.
  • GraphQL API: Real-time API for your data with instant setup.
  • Authentication: Secure user sign-up, sign-in, and management.
  • Storage: File uploads, downloads, and CDN integration.
  • Serverless Functions: Scalable JavaScript/TypeScript backend logic without managing servers.
  • Bring Your Own Containers: Deploy services written in any language.
  • AI Toolkit: Auto-Embeddings, Assistants, File Stores, and more.
  • Local Development: CLI for running the entire Nhost stack locally with a single command.
  • Git-based Deployments: Simple CI/CD with automatic backend deployments on code push.
  • Production-Ready Infrastructure: Autoscaling, load balancing, and global CDN with 80+ locations.

Tech / Self-Hosting

Nhost is primarily a managed service, but it offers a CLI for local development and supports self-hosting for advanced users. The platform is built for scalability, with production-ready infrastructure and built-in observability tools. Regions span 4 continents, ensuring low-latency global deployment.