InstantDB
InstantDB is a client-side database designed to simplify backend development for frontend engineers.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Build delightful apps in less than 10 minutes with a batteries-included client-side database.
Who should look elsewhere
May require learning a new SDK/paradigm for developers accustomed to traditional backends
Pros
- +Significantly reduces backend development time for frontend developers
- +Provides a comprehensive suite of backend features in one SDK
- +Enables real-time and collaborative app experiences easily
- +Built-in offline support improves user experience and app availability
- +Handles complex data operations like optimistic updates automatically
Cons
- −May require learning a new SDK/paradigm for developers accustomed to traditional backends
- −Reliance on a third-party service for core backend functionality
Key features
- ✓Client-side database with SDK
- ✓Queries and transactions
- ✓User authentication
- ✓Permissions management
- ✓File storage
- ✓Real-time updates by default
- ✓Offline mode with local caching and reconciliation
- ✓Optimistic updates and rollbacks handled automatically
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | month | Unlimited API requests; 1GB database space; Community Support |
| Pro | $30 | month | Everything in the Free plan; 10GB database space (then $0.125 per GB); Priority Support |
| Startup | $600 | month | Everything in the Pro plan; 250GB database space (then $0.125 per GB); Slack support |
| Enterprise | — | month | Everything in the Startup plan; Premium Support; Uptime SLAs |