| Attribute |  AppwriteOpen source |  Forest AdminOther license |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Primary focus | Open-source backend-as-a-service for web, mobile and Flutter apps | Forest (formerly Forest Admin): ops and compliance platform for regulated companies. |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Source model | Open source | Other license |
| Pricing model | freemium | freemium |
| API available | Yes | Yes |
| Windows desktop | Not specified | Not specified |
| Mobile app | Not specified | Not specified |
| Overview | Appwrite is a self-hostable backend platform providing authentication, databases, storage, functions and messaging through a unified API and SDKs. | Forest Admin has rebranded to Forest, an operations platform that connects databases, compliance workflows, and AI agents for regulated companies, with full audit trails. A free sandbox is available; paid plans start at $499/month. |
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