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Backend as a Service (BaaS) Software
Backend as a Service tools provide backend features for software products; compare database type and deployment model to find a fit.
This board shows a signal score out of 10, plus marks for a public API, open-source code and a free tier. Compare pricing, authentication, serverless functions, realtime updates, file storage and API styles too.
- 20 platforms
- 18 with a free tier
- Checked 28 Sept 2026
- 1 PP
Parse Platformparseplatform.orgAn open-source platform for app data, using Node.js and MongoDB or PostgreSQL.
- 2 KBKuzzle Backendkuzzle.io
Kuzzle Backend is an open-source backend intended to accelerate development of web, mobile, and IoT applications.
- 3 AR
Appwrite Realtimeappwrite.ioA real-time service that sends Appwrite account, database, file and other events to apps.
- 4 B
Back4appback4app.comA backend service with databases, login, real-time updates, file storage and REST or GraphQL APIs.
- 5 N
Nhostnhost.ioA managed backend with Postgres, GraphQL, login, file storage and serverless functions.
- 6 P
PocketBasepocketbase.ioA standalone app platform with embedded SQLite, built-in login, live updates, and a web dashboard.
- 7 8
8base8base.comA backend service with an automatic GraphQL API, app builder, user access controls and file handling.
- 8 C
Convexconvex.devA cloud backend with a database, server functions, live data sync, search and file storage.
- 9 X
Xanoxano.comA backend platform with a PostgreSQL-based database, visual tools for APIs and connections to other databases.
- 10 F
FastSchemafastschema.comFastSchema is a backend as a service and Go web framework for building dynamic web applications.
- 11 S
Supabasesupabase.comA backend with a Postgres database, login, file storage, live updates and server-side functions.
- 12 C
CloudKitdeveloper.apple.comAn iCloud data service that syncs app data across Apple devices and the web.
- 13 B
Backendlessbackendless.comA backend service for web and mobile apps, with free and paid plans.
- 14 2
23blocks23blocks.comA backend service with open-source blocks for auth, files, payments and more; cloud or self-hosted.
- 15 AA
Azure App Serviceazure.microsoft.comA web app host for Linux and Windows with free hosting, storage, backups, and migration.
- 16 BButterbasebutterbase.ai
- 17 FT
Firebase Test Labfirebase.google.comA cloud service for running mobile app tests on Android and iOS devices.
- 18 SSnowclonesnowclone-base.github.io
A Linux backend service with a relational database, managed login, live updates and a REST API.
- 19 TTinkertinker-base.github.io
- 20 AAAWS Amplify Hostingaws.amazon.com
A web host with edge delivery, a serverless Node.js runtime, and monthly build and bandwidth limits.
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How to choose
What should I compare about pricing?
Compare whether a tool has a free plan and what its paid option costs.
Pricing can be listed as a monthly or yearly amount, or as a starting price without a stated billing period. Check the maker's pricing details before choosing.
Which database type does it need to support?
Choose a tool whose database type fits the data your software needs to store.
Database type is one of the comparison fields on this board, so check it alongside the other backend features you need.
Which backend features should I compare?
Compare managed authentication, serverless functions, realtime data updates and file storage against your product's needs.
These features describe what the service can handle for an app; the board also compares API styles.
Where does the service need to run?
Check the deployment model and the platforms you need before selecting a service.
The platform options shown for this category include web, API, self-hosted, iOS, Android and Linux.
Do I need a public API or open-source code?
Check the API and open-source marks if access to a public API or the ability to inspect and change code matters to you.
A public API is a way for other software to connect to a service. Open-source code can be inspected and modified under its licence.
Questions
What is Backend as a Service software?
Backend as a Service provides backend features for software products, such as databases, authentication, serverless functions, realtime updates and file storage.
How do I compare Backend as a Service tools?
Compare database type, managed authentication, serverless functions, realtime updates, file storage, API styles, deployment model and pricing.
Which Backend as a Service tools have a free plan?
The board marks whether a tool has a free plan and shows a signal score out of 10. Check the individual listing for its current plan details.
Can I self-host a Backend as a Service?
Self-hosted is one of the platform options shown for this category. Check a tool's listing to see whether it supports the deployment model you need.
What does the signal score mean?
It is a score out of 10 based on maker-published information about usage, public API access, documentation depth, open-source code and a free tier.
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