Back4App

Backend-as-a-Service platform based on Parse

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What is Back4App?

Back4App is a Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform based on the open-source Parse framework. Back4App provides a complete backend with database, REST & GraphQL API, authentication, cloud functions and push notifications — without having to manage servers yourself.

Why Back4App is useful

Back4App accelerates application development by taking care of the backend:

  • No server management: Fully managed backend with automatic scaling
  • Real-time database: Live queries for real-time data synchronisation
  • REST & GraphQL: Automatically generated APIs for all your data
  • Cloud Code: Server-side logic in JavaScript without your own server

Time savings with Back4App

Back4App saves weeks of development time by providing authentication, database, APIs and hosting out of the box. Focus on your application, not on infrastructure.

Parse Dashboard

Visual database management, user management and logs in a clear web dashboard.

Cloud Code

Server-side JavaScript functions and triggers. Execute logic on the server at data events.

Live Queries

Real-time data subscriptions via WebSockets. Ideal for chat, dashboards and collaboration tools.

Authentication

Built-in user authentication with social login (Google, Facebook, Apple).

Hidden features that often go unused

Back4App offers more than a simple database:

  • Webhooks: Trigger external services on data events in your database.
  • Class-Level Permissions: Fine-grained access control per table and per role.
  • File Storage: Store and serve files via a CDN.
  • Background Jobs: Scheduled tasks for maintenance, reporting and data processing.
  • Parse Config: Change remote configuration without an app update.
  • GraphQL API: Automatically generated GraphQL schema based on your data model.

Integrations with other tools

Back4App integrates with many other tools and services:

React React Zapier Zapier PostgreSQL PostgreSQL
  • React & React Native: Parse SDK for seamless frontend integration.
  • PostgreSQL: Back4App runs on PostgreSQL as its database engine.
  • Zapier: Automate workflows with triggers on Back4App events.

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