Kolaybase vs. AWS Amplify: Standard PostgreSQL or the AWS Stack?
AWS Amplify bundles AWS building blocks — Cognito for auth, AppSync/DynamoDB or relational data, S3 for storage — behind a unified developer experience. Kolaybase delivers similar capabilities on standard PostgreSQL, self-hostable, without committing to one cloud.
How Kolaybase is different
If you're all-in on AWS, Amplify's integration is convenient. If you want to avoid lock-in — standard PostgreSQL you can pg_dump and move, the option to self-host, and no proprietary services to learn — Kolaybase is the portable alternative.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Kolaybase | AWS Amplify |
|---|---|---|
| Database | Standard PostgreSQL | DynamoDB or Aurora/RDS |
| Authentication | Keycloak realm per project | Amazon Cognito |
| API | Auto REST (PostgREST-style) | AppSync (GraphQL) / REST |
| Storage | S3-compatible (MinIO) | Amazon S3 |
| Lock-in | Portable, no cloud lock-in | Tied to AWS services |
| Self-hosting | Docker Compose, any host | AWS only |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Kolaybase an AWS Amplify alternative?
- Yes, especially if you want to avoid AWS lock-in. Kolaybase offers auth, storage, and an API on standard PostgreSQL that you can run anywhere, while Amplify is built around AWS-specific services.
- Can I move off Kolaybase more easily than off Amplify?
- Because Kolaybase uses standard PostgreSQL, you can export everything with pg_dump and run it elsewhere. Amplify's reliance on services like Cognito and DynamoDB makes migration more involved.
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