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RustaBase vs Appwrite
Appwrite is an open-source backend platform with databases, auth, storage, functions, and site hosting. RustaBase covers similar ground on PostgreSQL with a Rust core.
In one sentence
Both aim to be complete platforms. Choose RustaBase for direct PostgreSQL and SQL access; choose Appwrite for its broader SDK catalogue and document-style database API.
Side by side
| RustaBase | Appwrite | |
|---|---|---|
Data model | PostgreSQL tables with SQL | Database API over collections and documents (MariaDB underneath) |
Direct SQL access | Yes | No; access through the Appwrite API |
Authentication | Email, OAuth, OTP, and MFA | Email, OAuth, phone, magic links, and MFA |
Server code | Functions and webhooks | Functions in many runtimes |
Application hosting | GitHub deploys, previews, rollback, env variables | Appwrite Sites |
Edge and domains | Managed HTTPS, custom domains, protected routing | Custom domains |
Clients | JavaScript, Go, and Dart | Many official SDKs across web, mobile, and server |
Open source | RustaBase OSS (Rust) | Open source (BSD-3) |
Competing products change often. Check their current documentation for exact features, limits, regions, and pricing before deciding.
Where RustaBase is stronger
- Real SQL, joins, views, and row-level security on standard PostgreSQL.
- Your data is portable with standard PostgreSQL tools.
- A compact Rust core per isolated Project.
Honest trade-offs
- Appwrite offers more official SDKs and function runtimes.
- Appwrite's self-hosted setup has a longer track record.
- Appwrite's community and integrations are larger today.
When Appwrite may be the better choice
- You need official SDKs for platforms RustaBase does not yet cover.
- You prefer a document-style database API over SQL.
- You want a long-established self-hosted platform.
Moving from Appwrite
- Map Appwrite collections to PostgreSQL tables.
- Export documents and import them with the RustaBase API.
- Recreate permissions as access rules and row-level security.
- Port functions, then connect your site repository to Application Hosting.
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