Back4app Reviews & Product Details

I like how quickly Back4App lets you build and manage a backend without handling server infrastructure. The Parse-based APIs, database dashboard, authentication, real-time features, and cloud functions make it practical to launch and test mobile apps on both Android and iOS. The support team and documentation are also helpful when troubleshooting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main downside is that pricing and resource limits can become difficult to predict as an app grows. Some error messages are also too vague, so diagnosing issues with LiveQuery, cloud functions, permissions, or production configuration can take longer than expected. Clearer logs, simpler monthly plans, and a more generous testing tier would improve the experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Complete infrastructure for single programmer or developer which can be used to see fast results by bringing an idea into reality without having to pay a lot of money before the first step is taken Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some constraints in the free plan, e.g. allowed interactions per month, prevent a test driven development approach Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

i like having the database and the backend in one place Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

i can only have 3 apps per account i need to have multiple accounts for many projetcs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the speed and simplicity of Back4app. They take care of all the infrastructure, and the setup is very easy: the backend is provisioned in seconds. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I haven't had any issues with the resources used so far Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find the ease of use and maintainability of Back4app great, especially how it can be easily integrated into a variety of platforms and systems. The pricing is fair and transparent, which I really appreciate. The Parse server architecture with MongoDB is fantastic, as it allowed us to easily migrate our existing data. Also, the ability to deploy web apps directly as Docker images is great, especially for quickly providing changes to the test team. The integration into VS Code is well-suited for development, and our dynamic, modular homepage uses the Parse JS SDK for data access, while admin functions are implemented with the Parse PHP SDK. The initial setup of Back4app was also very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would appreciate it if I could also view the database URL in the free tiers, especially for developing and testing new features. It is also somewhat inconvenient that changing some basic parameters, such as the version of Parse Server and MongoDB, can only be done through the Back4app service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The site has a full stack of options and utilities very useful for my app Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rate limit are low, I would prefer more chances to use the free account Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Back4app is easy to use, very user-friendly, and it runs on Parse software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There’s not much I don’t like, honestly. They’re always expanding and adding new features, which I really appreciate and find very helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love that Back4app is easy to understand and use, and with MCP, it enables me to develop faster. They also provide excellent customer support and guidance even when I'm using the free plan. I appreciate the smooth and intuitive integration experience it offers. The initial setup was very easy, and I had a hello world in less than 20 minutes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would like to see more help on security guardrails and best practices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

it is all in one BAAS that cover my needs with auth, cloud functions and etc Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

pricing can be even more granular, so it will give me more flexibility while testing my development to use all features without need to pay for not neccesssary higher limit usage Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love Back4app because it offers free hosting, which is great for my personal projects like hosting my portfolio. I really like its ease of use, and the initial setup was very easy too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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