Side by side
Aiven for PostgreSQL vs Appwrite Realtime
Both stand on databases and backend. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APISelf-hostedWeb
Aiven for PostgreSQL handles routine database operations and includes recovery features, with extensions and cloud-provider options. The free tier has tight capacity and support limits, so production use points toward paid plans.
Visit Aiven for PostgreSQL Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
Visit Appwrite Realtime The facts
| Aiven for PostgreSQL | Appwrite Realtime | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Developer: $5 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | aiven.io | appwrite.io |
| On databases and backend | #1 of 33 | #4 of 33 |
Aiven for PostgreSQL: what it does well
- Automates maintenance, patching, and scaling
- Includes automatic failover and point-in-time recovery
- Lists more than 50 PostgreSQL extensions
- Supports deployment across AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure
What to know first
- Free tier is excluded from the uptime SLA
- Free tier has 1 GB storage
- Free-only customers do not receive support services
Appwrite Realtime: what it does well
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