How to Build Your Own Appwrite
Replace Appwrite with a custom build. Built for the first solocorn - All-in-one, open-source infrastructure
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 51 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
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PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 51 features
Messaging(8 features)
Use your own SMTP server for email sending
Send notifications to Discord channels
Send email notifications to users
Set up a full-functioning messaging service that covers multiple channels under one unified platform
Send push notifications across multiple platforms
+3 more in this category
Security(7 features)
Protect your APIs from abuse with built-in protection
Track and audit all activities within your organization
Built-in data encryption both in rest and in transit
Automatically detect and mitigate Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks
Encrypt specific attributes in your database documents
+2 more in this category
Infrastructure(6 features)
Option to host on your own cloud infrastructure for Enterprise
Automatic content compression for faster delivery
CDN for fast content delivery globally
Deploy compute resources at edge locations
Points of presence ensure less than 50ms ping around the globe with multiple cloud regions and edges
+1 more in this category
Compliance(4 features)
Protect sensitive user health data
Safeguard user data and privacy with provided GDPR regulations
Protect sensitive user health data
Ensure the highest level of security and privacy protection
Support(4 features)
Round-the-clock support available for Enterprise tier
Dedicated account manager for Enterprise customers
Email support for Pro tier customers
Service level agreements for Enterprise customers
Auth(3 features)
Authenticate users securely with multiple login methods including Email/Password, SMS, OAuth, Anonymous, and Magic URLs
One-time password authentication via phone
Enterprise-grade SSO for centralized authentication management
Storage(3 features)
Transform and optimize images with advanced features
Capture and store screenshots with per-month limits
Securely store files with advanced compression, encryption and image transformations
Backup(2 features)
Define custom backup and retention policies for your data
Daily backups stored for 7 days for Pro plan, with customizable retention for Enterprise
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 51 features at easy complexity.