It lives in a database on your own server, not in Supabase & Firebase's cloud. Export it, back it up or move it — nobody can cut off your access to it.
Self-hosted Supabase & Firebase alternative on your own server
Supabase (self-hosted, core), Appwrite (core), and PocketBase: open-source software that does what Supabase & Firebase does, which you deploy and own. Paste a repo or pick a one-click template — Railyard adds the database, HTTPS and backups.
Why teams switch
Why teams move off Supabase & Firebase
Add as many teammates as you want. The price is the server, not a line item for every person who logs in.
It's a container running ordinary open-source software. If you ever want to run it somewhere else, the code and the data both go with you.
The alternatives
Deploy Supabase (self-hosted, core), Appwrite (core), and PocketBase in one click
Supabase, the open-source Firebase alternative — Postgres, auth, instant APIs, realtime and storage in one self-hosted stack.
Appwrite, the open-source backend-as-a-service — auth, databases, storage and realtime for web and mobile apps.
Open-source backend in a single file — auth, realtime DB, and file storage.
No credit card · No cloud account needed to test · or use email
How it works
From SaaS bill to your own server in three steps
- 1
Pick a template
Choose an open-source app below, or paste any repo with a Dockerfile.
- 2
Deploy it
Railyard builds it, attaches a database, and issues HTTPS automatically.
- 3
Point your team at it
Share the URL. Backups, logs and alerts are already running.
Questions
Questions people ask before switching
Is there a free way to run Supabase (self-hosted, core), Appwrite (core), and PocketBase?
The software is free and open source. You pay only for the server it runs on — Railyard's Free plan covers 1 server plus a database server and 3 apps, no card required.
Will it do everything Supabase & Firebase does?
Open-source alternatives cover the core workflow well; some advanced or niche Supabase & Firebase features may not have an equivalent yet. Try it on a free 7-day server before you commit a team to it.
Can I import my existing data?
Most of these apps support importing from Supabase & Firebase or a standard export format such as CSV or JSON, or a migration tool documented upstream. Check each app's own docs for the exact import path.
Who maintains the software if something breaks?
The open-source project maintains the app itself. Railyard keeps the container patched, backed up and running, and you can roll back a bad deploy in one click.
Try it next to Supabase & Firebase, before you decide.
The Free plan needs no card.
Free plan, no card, and 14 days of Pro for every new team. One flat price per team.