undb
Build and manage custom databases with ease, create type-safe APIs, and develop applications quickly
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/undb-io/undb or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Firebase.
Replaces 3 paid apps
up to $65/mo ($780/yr) in subscriptions
undb FAQ
Common questions
Is undb free and open source?+
undb is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Build and manage custom databases with ease, create type-safe APIs, and develop applications quickly
What paid software does undb replace?+
undb serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: Firebase, Stackby, Supabase, saving up to $65/month ($780/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up undb?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/undb-io/undb or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with undb?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Firebase.