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Back4App

Back4App is a backend as a service platform built on Parse Server.

Free tierCloudPrice verified 2026-09-30Visit site ↗
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Our verdict

Who it's for

Teams looking for backend simplicity with open-source flexibility will find Back4App beneficial.

Who should look elsewhere

Parse lock-in

Pros

  • +Parse server hosting
  • +Easy backend setup
  • +Good free tier
  • +BaaS features
  • +Fair pricing

Cons

  • −Parse lock-in
  • −Limited customization
  • −Performance varies
  • −Freemium
  • −Low-Code Backend

Key features

  • ✓Backend platform
  • ✓Parse hosting
  • ✓GraphQL API
  • ✓Real-time queries
  • ✓Cloud functions
  • ✓Low-code

Pricing

PlanPriceBillingNotes
Free$0month25k requests/month; 250MB storage; 1GB transfer
Shared$25monthUnlimited requests; 5GB storage; 5GB transfer
Dedicated$250monthDedicated resources; Auto-scaling; Priority support
Enterprise—monthMulti-region; SLA; Dedicated support

Integrations

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