serverrealmself-hostingrealm-mobile-platform

Is it possible to host a Realm-Database on my own for free?


We are doing a project which include that we have a PC-Application and an App on a Android Tablet.

The PC should be able to change/create data and the tablet should be able to receive it. We decided to use Realm as a database, or we would like to do this, however: we are students and do not have the financials to buy a Realm Cloud to host this, however, we do have a server where we could self host this.

We think that the self-host of Realm was discarded in 2018, we arn't a 100% sure however, and would be very thankful if anyone could take their time to explain. Thank you in advance.


Solution

  • You can run the server on your own however you can't do it for free anymore. Here is the documentation for running your own realm server:

    https://docs.realm.io/server/manage

    Also, there is a student/long term development license for their realm cloud that is only $10 a month. It's not too much but I do understand trying to find a free version.