AppEdge Documentation

Welcome to AppEdge – the edge-first Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform built entirely on Cloudflare’s global network.

What is AppEdge?

AppEdge is a Firebase competitor that provides a complete backend infrastructure for modern applications, running on Cloudflare Workers with sub-10ms cold start latency across 200+ global locations.

Key Features

• Edge-First Architecture: Runs on Cloudflare’s global network for ultra-low latency
• Cloudflare-Native: Built on D1 (database), R2 (storage), and Durable Objects (real-time)
• Type-Safe: Full TypeScript support with Drizzle ORM
• Developer-Friendly: Simple APIs that feel familiar to Firebase/Supabase users
• Plugin System: Extensible architecture for custom functionality
• React Native SDK: Complete mobile app development support

Core Services

Database (D1)

SQLite-based edge database with Drizzle ORM for type-safe queries:

• Full SQL support
• Automatic migrations
• Type-safe queries
• Edge replication

Storage (R2)

S3-compatible object storage for files:

• Presigned URLs
• Public/private buckets
• CDN integration
• Large file support

Real-time (Durable Objects)

Stateful WebSocket connections:

• Live data subscriptions
• User presence
• Collaborative editing
• Chat and messaging

Authentication

Complete auth system with:

• Anonymous authentication
• Silent Network Auth (SNA) via Twilio
• Email/phone verification
• OAuth providers
• Organization support

Why AppEdge?

1. Performance: Sub-10ms cold starts, edge-first architecture
2. Cost-Effective: Pay only for what you use on Cloudflare’s network
3. Simple Migration: Compatible APIs make migrating from Firebase/Supabase easy
4. Modern Stack: TypeScript, Drizzle ORM, React Native ready
5. No Vendor Lock-In: Built on open standards (SQL, S3, WebSocket)

Quick Start

Get started with AppEdge in minutes:

# Install the core SDK
npm install @appedge/core
 
# For React Native apps
npm install @appedge/react-native

Check out our Getting Started guide to begin building with AppEdge.

Architecture

AppEdge follows a monorepo structure with:

• @appedge/core: Core SDK with database, storage, and auth
• @appedge/worker: Cloudflare Worker runtime
• @appedge/react-native: Complete React Native SDK
• @appedge/plugin-system: Extensible plugin architecture
• Backend Adapters: Firebase and Supabase compatibility layers

Learn more in the Architecture section.

Community & Support

• GitHub: FinHub-vc/appedge
• Issues: Report bugs or request features
• Discussions: Get help from the community

Ready to build? Start with Getting Started →