Back4App
keshav kumar jha
Jul 7, 2020
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CommentsWhat is Back4App?
Back4app accelerates backend development, improves development productivity, reduces time to market, and let you scale applications without managing infrastructure.
Back4App is a tool in the Platform as a Service category of a tech stack.
Key Features
Database
API
Serveless Functions
Authentication
Notifications
Back4App Pros & Cons
Pros of Back4App
- ✓Graphql support
- ✓Easily clone an app
- ✓Fastest and most complete backend as a service
- ✓Great documentation
- ✓Open source backend as a service
- ✓CLI tool
- ✓Data export and import
- ✓Free database backup
- ✓Partner program
- ✓Push notification made easy
Cons of Back4App
No cons listed yet.
Back4App Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to Back4App?
Firebase
Firebase is a cloud service designed to power real-time, collaborative applications. Simply add the Firebase library to your application to gain access to a shared data structure; any changes you make to that data are automatically synchronized with the Firebase cloud and with other clients within milliseconds.
Socket.IO
It enables real-time bidirectional event-based communication. It works on every platform, browser or device, focusing equally on reliability and speed.
ws
It is a simple to use, blazing fast, and thoroughly tested WebSocket client and server implementation.
SignalR
SignalR allows bi-directional communication between server and client. Servers can now push content to connected clients instantly as it becomes available. SignalR supports Web Sockets, and falls back to other compatible techniques for older browsers. SignalR includes APIs for connection management (for instance, connect and disconnect events), grouping connections, and authorization.