TrailBase

Open, sub-millisecond, single-executable FireBase alternative with type-safe REST & realtime APIs, built-in JS/TS runtime, auth & admin UI.

Actively maintained
WebsiteSource codeLive demo

At a glance

GitHub stars
5.7k
Last activity
2026-11-01
Latest release
v0.35.8
2026-10-30
Commits (12 mo)
1.1k
License
OSL-3.0
Language / platform
Rust, Docker

Maintenance health: Actively maintained — Commits in the last 3 months.

Run TrailBase yourself

  • RAM: ~512 MB server (1 vCPU)
  • Docker: yes

Estimated monthly server cost

ProviderPlan size~ USD / month
Vultr512 MB$3.5Deploy →
DigitalOcean512 MB$4Deploy →
Akamai (Linode)1 GB$5Deploy →

Rough estimate from the app's stack and category, not a benchmark. Several light apps can share one server. Some hosting links may be affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you; it never affects which apps we list.

Prefer managed hosting? Check PikaPods or Elestio.

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