Appwrite Sites vs Stormkit

Appwrite Sites8.5Visit Stormkit8.3Visit

Higher score Appwrite Sites #6 in Next.js Hosting 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Appwrite Sites

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Stormkit #8 in Next.js Hosting 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Stormkit

• Appwrite Sites fits best

  Free Next.js hosting with Appwrite services

• Stormkit fits best

  Teams wanting deployment governance

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Side by side

Feature	Appwrite Sites 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Stormkit 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.3
Ranking	#6 in Next.js Hosting	#8 in Next.js Hosting
Best for	Free Next.js hosting with Appwrite services	Teams wanting deployment governance
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$20/seat/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web, Linux, macOS
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs, Live chat
Integrations	7 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Appwrite Sites 3/4 · Stormkit 0/4
Edge delivery	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Serverless runtime	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Node.js runtime	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Preview deployments	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Build minutes	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Bandwidth	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes 5GB bandwidth and 2GB storage Supports static rendering, SSR, previews, and Git deployments Connects directly with Appwrite Auth, Databases, Storage, and Functions	Git deployments with unique URLs, rollbacks, and multiple environments Automated end-to-end testing, analytics, and application monitoring Self-hosted Docker deployment alongside managed cloud hosting
Cons	Free plan limits builds to 15-minute maximum durations Free plan includes community support rather than email support Free plan provides 2GB storage and 5GB bandwidth	The Free plan includes community support only Audit logs and approval mode for user management start with Premium Premium support channels require Ultimate at $100 per seat monthly
Our verdict	Appwrite Sites hosts static, server-rendered, and client-rendered web applications, with specific support for Next.js static and SSR strategies. It suits developers who want hosting alongside Appwrite services, including authentication,… Read the review →	Stormkit is a hosting and deployment platform for developers, teams, and organizations managing modern web applications. It connects with GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket repositories, then automatically deploys changes pushed to configured… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Appwrite Sites — where it wins

  • Free plan includes 5GB bandwidth and 2GB storage
  • Supports static rendering, SSR, previews, and Git deployments
  • Connects directly with Appwrite Auth, Databases, Storage, and Functions

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan limits builds to 15-minute maximum durations
  • Free plan includes community support rather than email support
  • Free plan provides 2GB storage and 5GB bandwidth

• Stormkit — where it wins

  • Git deployments with unique URLs, rollbacks, and multiple environments
  • Automated end-to-end testing, analytics, and application monitoring
  • Self-hosted Docker deployment alongside managed cloud hosting

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan includes community support only
  • Audit logs and approval mode for user management start with Premium
  • Premium support channels require Ultimate at $100 per seat monthly

• Appwrite Sites8.5/10 · Free plan

  A capable free option for Next.js sites tied to Appwrite services.

  Visit Appwrite SitesFull verdict →
• Stormkit8.3/10 · Free plan

  A governance-focused deployment platform with free usage and self-hosting.

  Visit StormkitFull verdict →