A Supabase alternative without database lock-in

Apito lets you build GraphQL & REST APIs on any database — self-hosted or cloud.

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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 Supabase?

Supabase is great — if Postgres-only works for you and you want an all-in-one backend. Apito exists because teams want database choice and one API layer over any DB.

  • Postgres-only: you’re tied to one database.
  • Opinionated stack: less flexibility for existing infra.
  • Limited extensibility: harder to plug in custom logic.

Compare

FeatureApitoSupabase
DatabaseAny SQL / NoSQLPostgres only
Self-hostYesPartial
ExtensibilityPlugins & functionsLimited
Core languageGolangJS / Rust
API stylesGraphQL + RESTREST-first

Use cases

  • Existing MySQL, Postgres, or MongoDB users who want one API layer.
  • Teams avoiding vendor lock-in.
  • Self-hosted infrastructure.

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 Supabase replacement?
Apito is a database-agnostic API layer. You can use it with Postgres (like Supabase) or with MySQL, MongoDB, and others. It does not replace Supabase’s auth or storage; it focuses on instant GraphQL and REST APIs over your existing database.
Can I self-host Apito?
Yes. Apito is open source and can be self-hosted. You keep full control of your data and infrastructure.
Do I need to migrate my database to use Apito?
No. Apito connects to your existing database. You do not need to change or migrate your data.
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