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Back4App

Parse-based backend with GraphQL and REST APIs

Fully Managed BaaSFree Tier Available150K+
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Overview

Back4App is a modern Backend-as-a-Service built on the Parse open-source framework. It provides a complete backend solution with database, authentication, cloud functions, and file storage, all accessible through both REST and GraphQL APIs. What sets Back4App apart is its Parse heritage combined with modern features like GraphQL support, real-time queries, and serverless functions. The platform offers an intuitive admin dashboard for managing your data and users. With automatic scaling, built-in CDN, and database backup, Back4App handles the infrastructure so you can focus on building features. It's particularly popular among developers migrating from Parse or looking for a Parse-compatible solution with modern cloud infrastructure.

Features

✓Database: NoSQL
✓Authentication
✓File Storage
✓Cloud Functions
✓Realtime
✓GraphQL
✓REST API
✗Self-Hosted

Tech Stack

ParseNode.jsMongoDB

Best For

Mobile appsParse migrationsWeb appsStartups

Pricing

Free Tier:Yes
Starting Price:$0
Model:Free tier + pay as you go

Details

Deployment:Managed
Founded:2015
Backed By:Private

Compliance

GDPR

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Frequently Asked Questions about Back4App

What is Back4App?

Back4App is a modern Backend-as-a-Service built on the Parse open-source framework. It provides a complete backend solution with database, authentication, cloud functions, and file storage, all accessible through both REST and GraphQL APIs. What sets Back4App apart is its Parse heritage combined with modern features like GraphQL support, real-time queries, and serverless functions. The platform offers an intuitive admin dashboard for managing your data and users. With automatic scaling, built-in CDN, and database backup, Back4App handles the infrastructure so you can focus on building features. It's particularly popular among developers migrating from Parse or looking for a Parse-compatible solution with modern cloud infrastructure.

Is Back4App free to use?

Yes, Back4App offers a free tier. Free tier + pay as you go

What features does Back4App offer?

Back4App offers NoSQL database, authentication, file storage, cloud functions, real-time updates, GraphQL API, REST API, and more.

Can I self-host Back4App?

No, Back4App is a Managed platform and cannot be self-hosted.

What is Back4App best for?

Back4App is particularly well-suited for mobile apps, parse migrations, web apps, startups.