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Instant

Instant is a modern realtime database solution that empowers developers to build live, collaborative apps with ease. It eliminates the need for custom backend setups by handling data synchronization, offline capabilities, and real-time updates directly in the frontend.

Instant is the open source alternative to:
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About Instant

Instant delivers a Firebase-like experience by letting you subscribe directly to a realtime database from your app. It simplifies building modern applications with features such as relational queries in the browser, automatic optimistic updates with rollback support, and built-in offline functionality. The tool is backed by experienced engineers from top tech companies, enabling you to focus on UX without worrying about the complex infrastructure behind live data operations.

Key Features

  • Realtime data synchronization
  • Optimistic UI updates with automatic rollback
  • Built-in offline support and local caching
  • Collaborative features such as shared cursors and typing indicators
  • Direct frontend integration with relational queries

Summary

Instant transforms the way you build live applications by managing all the complexities of realtime data operations. Its robust features enable developers to create responsive, collaborative, and offline-capable apps without the overhead of traditional backend management.

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Adrian
Mar 9, 2025Updated1 min read
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