# Nitric: Free Open Source Alternative to AppWrite, Firebase, Hasura

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/nitric
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Nitric (Open Source, Open Source) replaces AppWrite, Firebase, Hasura, Supabase. Nitric automates cloud infrastructure provisioning from your application code for AWS, GCP and Azure

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Nitric
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://nitric.io
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/nitrictech/nitric
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 2k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/nitrictech/nitric or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (5)
Replacing these paid tools with Nitric saves up to $125/mo ($1,500/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [AppWrite](https://caniforkit.com/appwrite) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare AppWrite vs Nitric](https://caniforkit.com/vs/appwrite-vs-nitric) |
| [Firebase](https://caniforkit.com/firebase) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Firebase vs Nitric](https://caniforkit.com/vs/firebase-vs-nitric) |
| [Hasura](https://caniforkit.com/hasura) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Hasura vs Nitric](https://caniforkit.com/vs/hasura-vs-nitric) |
| [Supabase](https://caniforkit.com/supabase) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Supabase vs Nitric](https://caniforkit.com/vs/supabase-vs-nitric) |
| [Terraform](https://caniforkit.com/terraform) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Terraform vs Nitric](https://caniforkit.com/vs/terraform-vs-nitric) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Nitric free and open source?
Nitric is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Nitric automates cloud infrastructure provisioning from your application code for AWS, GCP and Azure

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Nitric?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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