A Firebase alternative with database choice

Firebase is great if you want a proprietary realtime stack. Apito is for teams that need GraphQL and REST on any database — with no lock-in.

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How it works

DB → Apito Engine → API → Client

Your database stays the source of truth. Apito reads your schema and exposes it as GraphQL and REST. Clients call the API; Apito translates and runs queries against your DB.

You connect your existing database. Apito does not own or migrate your data. It generates types, queries, and mutations from your schema so you get a working API without writing resolver or REST boilerplate.

Why not Firebase?

Firebase is amazing — if you’re fine with a single proprietary database and Google’s ecosystem. Apito exists because not all teams want that. You get database freedom, GraphQL and REST, and the option to self-host.

  • Firebase: one data model, one vendor. Apito: any SQL/NoSQL, your infra.
  • Firebase: REST-first, limited querying. Apito: GraphQL + REST, full query power.
  • Firebase: managed only. Apito: open source, self-host or cloud.

Use cases

  • Teams that need Postgres, MySQL, or MongoDB instead of Firestore.
  • GraphQL-first or complex query requirements.
  • Self-hosted or on-prem backend.

Bring your own DB

MySQL → GraphQL API in 5 minutes

Connect MySQL, get a full GraphQL API with queries and mutations. No code.

MongoDB → REST API in minutes

Point Apito at MongoDB; REST endpoints and optional GraphQL are generated automatically.

Existing production DB → no migration

Use your current database as-is. Apito connects read-only or read-write; no schema takeover.

FAQ

Is Apito a direct Firebase replacement?
Apito is an API layer over your own database. Firebase is a proprietary realtime DB and services. Apito gives you database choice, GraphQL and REST, and self-hosting; Firebase is great if you want Google’s managed stack and Postgres isn’t required.
Can I use Apito with realtime features?
Yes. Apito supports subscriptions and realtime updates. You keep your existing database instead of locking into Firebase’s data model.
Do I need to migrate from Firebase to use Apito?
Apito connects to MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB, etc. You can run Apito alongside or after Firebase; no forced migration. Use Apito when you need multi-database or on-prem control.
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