SashiDo vs Appwrite
Both are open-source backend platforms—but with different approaches
Appwrite is an exciting open-source platform with a passionate community and modern developer experience.
However, many developers choose SashiDo for its battle-tested Parse Server foundation (since 2013), 18+ mature mobile SDKs, fully managed hosting without Docker complexity, proven reliability with 700+ companies, and MongoDB's flexible document model. If you want production-ready infrastructure without self-hosting complexity, SashiDo might be the better fit.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
An honest look at how SashiDo and Appwrite stack up
Platform & Ecosystem
Deployment & Operations
Support & Documentation
Features & Functionality
Pricing & Transparency
Developer Experience
Note: We've done our best to present accurate information based on publicly available data and customer feedback. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know.
Why Developers Choose SashiDo Over Appwrite
These are the most common reasons our customers cite for choosing SashiDo
Battle-Tested Since 2013
Parse Server has powered production apps for over 10 years with proven reliability. Appwrite launched in 2019 and is still maturing. Choose the platform trusted by 700+ companies handling billions of requests monthly with 99.8%+ uptime.
Zero DevOps Required
Fully managed hosting means no Docker containers to configure, no server provisioning, no backup scripts, no monitoring setup. Appwrite's self-hosted option requires DevOps expertise—SashiDo handles everything so you can focus on building features.
More Mature Mobile SDKs
18+ production-ready SDKs including iOS, Android, Unity, Xamarin, React Native, IoT devices, Arduino, and game engines. Parse Server's mobile ecosystem has been battle-tested since 2013. Appwrite offers ~10 SDKs with a newer, less proven ecosystem.
MongoDB's Flexible Data Model
MongoDB's document model is perfect for mobile apps with flexible schemas, nested data, and no migrations. Appwrite uses MariaDB (SQL) which requires schema planning and migrations—more complexity for mobile development.
Expert Support in Hours
Get real-human support within 1 business day (often 8-12 hours). Appwrite relies on Discord community support or paid enterprise plans. Our customer success team has engineering escalation for complex Parse Server challenges—no community forum hunting.
Production-Ready Infrastructure
Enterprise-grade infrastructure handling billions of requests monthly. Automatic scaling, monitoring, backups, security patches, and 99.8%+ uptime included. Appwrite self-hosting means you build and maintain all this yourself.
Is Appwrite right for you?
Appwrite is an exciting open-source platform with modern developer experience and a passionate community. However, many developers choose SashiDo for production apps because of Parse Server's 10+ year battle-tested reliability, 18+ mature mobile SDKs, zero DevOps overhead with fully managed hosting, MongoDB's flexible data model, and expert support in hours instead of Discord community responses.
Consider SashiDo if you:
Companies that chose SashiDo
Here's what developers are saying about building with SashiDo
Vlad
iOS Dev @ producthunt.com
Focus on the product, SashiDo handle the rest.
Kasper Tornoe
CEO @ swipesapp.com
Great support team!
Finn Larsen
Co-founder and CTO @ mustache.dk
It's really simple for both migration and new projects.
Karl Dunkelman
Production Manager @ lightmaker.com
to fit the needs of a variety of mobile applications that we build at Lightmaker.
Faisal Shah
Technical lead @ merchantaccountsolutions.com
Their File Migration Tool was the core reason I got hooked up with them immediately.
They Know their STUFF!
Vlad
iOS Dev @ producthunt.com
Focus on the product, SashiDo handle the rest.
Kasper Tornoe
CEO @ swipesapp.com
Great support team!
Finn Larsen
Co-founder and CTO @ mustache.dk
It's really simple for both migration and new projects.
Karl Dunkelman
Production Manager @ lightmaker.com
to fit the needs of a variety of mobile applications that we build at Lightmaker.
Faisal Shah
Technical lead @ merchantaccountsolutions.com
Their File Migration Tool was the core reason I got hooked up with them immediately.
They Know their STUFF!
Muhamad Jawdat Akoum
Technical Manager and Software Engineer @ mojo-tribe.com
Sashido gives priority to its clients and their needs.
They are very active and responsive to their tickets, hence they are continuously improving.
Scott Carr
CEO & Co-Founder @ scancandyapp.com
I strongly urge you to move to SashiDo. They truly care about your business.
Claes Jacobsson
Founder @ lookmark.io
and has been running like clockwork for our users around the globe ever since.
The support team is super responsive!
Emre Memis
Mobile Developer @ Sayko, Inc.
especially for mobile application developers!
Thanks SashiDo!
Muhamad Jawdat Akoum
Technical Manager and Software Engineer @ mojo-tribe.com
Sashido gives priority to its clients and their needs.
They are very active and responsive to their tickets, hence they are continuously improving.
Scott Carr
CEO & Co-Founder @ scancandyapp.com
I strongly urge you to move to SashiDo. They truly care about your business.
Claes Jacobsson
Founder @ lookmark.io
and has been running like clockwork for our users around the globe ever since.
The support team is super responsive!
Emre Memis
Mobile Developer @ Sayko, Inc.
especially for mobile application developers!
Thanks SashiDo!
Ready to Try SashiDo?
Join 700+ companies building scalable apps with Parse Server on SashiDo
Start in Minutes
Get up and running fast.
Create your Parse Server app in minutes. Simple dashboard, clear documentation, and no Docker containers to configure.
10-Day Free Trial
Try before you commit.
Full access to all features for 10 days. No credit card required. See if SashiDo is the right fit for your project.
60-Day Guarantee
Risk-free switch.
If SashiDo doesn't meet your needs, we'll refund your subscription—no questions asked.
Common Questions
Can I migrate from Appwrite to SashiDo?
Direct migration from Appwrite isn't possible since Appwrite uses MariaDB (relational) while SashiDo uses Parse Server with MongoDB (document-based). However, you can rebuild your app on Parse Server using our comprehensive documentation and support. Many developers find Parse Server's mature ecosystem and flexible document model simpler than managing SQL schemas.
How does SashiDo compare to self-hosting Appwrite?
Self-hosting Appwrite requires Docker expertise, server management, backup setup, monitoring configuration, and ongoing maintenance. You're responsible for uptime, security patches, scaling, and troubleshooting.
SashiDo is fully managed—we handle all infrastructure, monitoring, backups, scaling, and security. You get 99.8%+ uptime, expert support, and can focus entirely on building features instead of DevOps. Most self-hosters switch to managed platforms to eliminate operational overhead.
Why choose Parse Server over Appwrite?
Parse Server has been battle-tested in production since 2013 with proven reliability at scale. It offers 18+ mature mobile SDKs (including Unity, IoT, game engines) vs Appwrite's ~10 newer SDKs. The Parse ecosystem is more mature with extensive community resources, solved edge cases, and production-proven patterns.
MongoDB's flexible document model is ideal for mobile apps—no schema migrations, natural JSON mapping, and easy nested data. Plus, you get expert Parse Server support in hours, not community Discord responses.
How quickly can I get started?
You can create your first Parse Server app in minutes! Our simple dashboard and clear documentation help you set up authentication, database, cloud functions, and push notifications quickly—no Docker containers, no server provisioning, no configuration complexity.
What if I'm not happy with SashiDo?
We offer a 60-day money-back guarantee. If SashiDo doesn't meet your needs within the first 60 days, we'll refund your subscription fees (excluding usage overages and custom services).