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Instant vs Nhost
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| Fact | Instant | Nhost |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 11k | 9.3k |
| Latest | none | cli@1.51.2 |
| Last push | 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 18 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | No release or tag | none |
How they relate
Both replace Firebase. Alternatives to Firebase →
PartialInstantA realtime relational database with auth, permissions and storage, queried from the client.
Full replacementNhostPostgres with a GraphQL API through Hasura, auth, storage and serverless functions.
Instant
This repository publishes tags, not GitHub releases.
Nhost
- cli@1.51.22026-09-30(cli) Bump references to 1.51.1
- postgres@20260930-12026-09-30
- @nhost/nhost-js@4.9.02026-09-30(auth) Add SMS deanonymization and phone number changes (#4576)
- @nhost/stripe-graphql-js@1.4.02026-09-30(landing) Wire into monorepo build & deploy pipeline
- storage@0.15.12026-09-30(docs) Align specs with reality (#4632)
Instant
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Nhost
✓ signed The latest release, cli@1.51.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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