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Nhost

🇸🇪 SE · Free plan · paid from $25/mo

Open-source backend-as-a-service with GraphQL and Postgres

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Nhost is a Swedish backend-as-a-service platform that combines PostgreSQL, instant GraphQL APIs, authentication, storage, and serverless functions. It offers a free tier with core features, while Pro and Team plans add compute credits, backups, and compliance. The stack is open-source and can be self-hosted. Data is hosted in the EU.

Replaces

Nhost is sought as a European alternative to:

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Features

Backend & Database

  • Managed PostgreSQL database
  • Hasura GraphQL Engine for instant GraphQL API
  • Infrastructure as Code via Nhost CLI

Deployment & Storage

  • Git-based deployments via GitHub
  • Global CDN storage
  • File storage with bandwidth limits

Authentication & AI

  • Social OAuth providers
  • Magic Link authentication
  • Graphite AI service (add-on, billed per vCPU core and memory)

Hosting & Compliance

  • Cloud-hosted or self-hosted via open-source components
  • SOC 2 Type II compliance on Team plan

Pricing

Starter
Free per project
  • 1 project
  • 500MB PostgreSQL database
  • 1GB file storage
  • 5GB bandwidth
  • Pauses after 1 week of inactivity
Pro
$25/month per month
  • Everything in Starter
  • Dedicated infrastructure
  • 8GB PostgreSQL database
  • 10GB file storage
  • 50GB bandwidth
  • 50,000 Monthly Active Users
Team
$45/month (billed yearly as $540) per month, billed yearly
  • Everything in Pro
  • Unlimited projects & workspaces
  • SOC 2 Type II compliance
  • Priority support
  • Advanced integration options
Enterprise
On request custom
  • Custom compute credits
  • Dedicated infrastructure
  • Enhanced security and admin controls
  • AI credits for Graphite

Graphite AI service is billed separately per vCPU core and memory. Starter plan pauses after inactivity.

EU Trust Profile

What we verified against public sources, last checked 2026-11-05. Every point links to its evidence.

  • SOC 2

    SOC 2 Type II report is available to Team & Enterprise customers via the Nhost Dashboard.

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Reviews

Recurring themes, synthesized from public reviews across portals.

What users value

  • Easy setup and intuitive use
  • Responsive and helpful support team
  • Clear and practical documentation
  • Authentic user reviews for informed decisions
  • Comprehensive software discovery and comparison tools

Where users see room to improve

  • · Slow review publishing process
  • · Difficulty filtering relevant feedback

Integrations

PostgreSQLHasura GraphQL EngineGitHubGlobal CDNSocial OAuth providersMagic LinkVercelNetlifyStripeNext.js

Nhost: frequently asked questions

How much does Nhost cost?
Nhost has a free plan; paid plans start at $25/mo. Plans: Pro ($25/mo), Team ($45/mo). Graphite AI service is billed separately per vCPU core and memory. Starter plan pauses after inactivity.
Which tools does Nhost integrate with?
Nhost connects with PostgreSQL, Hasura GraphQL Engine, GitHub, Global CDN, Social OAuth providers, Magic Link, Vercel and Netlify, plus 2 more integrations we found.

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