EUAlternatives
    Nhost logo

    Nhost

    Nhost is a an open-source backend and development platform that enables developers to build and scale their web and mobile apps.

    SESweden·Founded 2020
    Headquarters
    🇸🇪Sweden
    Data Hosting
    EU (any EU region)Global / multi-region
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
    ▣GDPR◆EU HQ▦EU Data

    Nhost key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    Nhost AB
    Headquarters
    Sweden (SE)
    Ownership
    Independent
    Founded
    2020
    Data hosting
    EU (any EU region), Global / multi-region
    Infrastructure
    AWS
    Deployment
    SaaS
    Open source
    No
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Exposed
    Replaces
    Firebase, Supabase, Appwrite, AWS Amplify

    About Nhost

    Nhost is an open-source development platform that serves as a sovereign-friendly alternative to Google Firebase. Based in Sweden, the platform provides a complete serverless backend centered around a GraphQL API. It integrates high-quality open-source components including PostgreSQL for data persistence, Hasura for instant GraphQL APIs, and Keycloak for robust identity and access management. The service is designed for developers who require high velocity without the vendor lock-in typical of proprietary cloud providers. By offering dedicated database instances and root access, Nhost provides greater transparency and control than traditional BaaS providers. The platform supports modern development workflows including monorepos, serverless functions for business logic, and seamless integration with React, Apollo, and Flutter SDKs. Nhost positions itself as a GDPR-compliant processor, allowing customers to select specific data hosting regions within AWS to meet residency requirements. It has successfully supported rapid scaling for diverse industries, ranging from insurance operations to massive gaming community launches, emphasizing its capability to handle enterprise-grade workloads while remaining accessible to early-stage SaaS teams.

    Alternative to

    FirebaseSupabaseAppwriteAWS Amplify

    Target Segments

    SMBEnterprise

    Deployment Options

    SaaS

    Hosting & Security

    Infrastructure

    AWS

    Key Features

    Hasura GraphQL API Integration
    Dedicated PostgreSQL database with root access
    Keycloak-based Authentication (OAuth2 support)
    S3-compatible Object Storage
    Serverless Functions (Node.js) Support Engine
    Dashboard for Database UI Management
    Organization-based Billing and Team Support
    AI-ready File Stores for document processing

    Related Articles

    All articles
    Regulation

    The EU Cloud and AI Development Act: What CADA Means for SaaS Buyers and Vendors

    On 3 June 2026 the European Commission published the Cloud and AI Development Act, the centrepiece of its Tech Sovereignty Package. It introduces four cloud sovereignty tiers and restricts foreign processing of sensitive public data. Here is what it actually changes.

    12 Jun 2026    Open Source

    Euro-Office 1.0: Europe's New Open-Source Answer to Microsoft 365

    Released on 9 June 2026, Euro-Office is an AGPL-licensed office suite forked from ONLYOFFICE and backed by Nextcloud, IONOS, and Proton. It gives businesses and public bodies a fully sovereign alternative for document collaboration.

    11 Jun 2026    Digital Sovereignty

    After the US Election: Why 2026 Is the Year EU Companies Must Diversify Cloud Risk

    Legal exposure, tariffs, and operational lock-in used to be separate concerns. In 2026 they stack together. Here is a sober playbook for European companies that want to reduce US cloud dependency without breaking what works.

    7 May 2026