Para Alternatives

Para is described as 'Flexible and cost-effective back-end service based on open source software. It helps developers build their products faster by focusing on the front-end. Free plans available' and is a backend as a service in the online services category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Para for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, SaaS, Android and iPhone apps. The best Para alternative is Supabase, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Para are PocketBase, Firebase, Etebase and AWS Amplify.

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  1. Supabase icon
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    The open source Firebase alternative. Supabase adds realtime and restful APIs to Postgres without a single line of code.

    122 Supabase alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  2. PocketBase icon
     24 likes

    Open Source realtime backend in 1 file.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  3. Firebase icon
     77 likes

    Firebase, provided by Google, is a backend service and application development platform. It uses AI, cloud infrastructure, and cross-platform SDKs for efficient app development. Firebase offers tools and infrastructure for app creation and business growth.

    123 Firebase alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  4. Etebase icon
     11 likes

    Etebase makes it easy to build end-to-end encrypted applications by taking care of the encryption and its related challenges.

    91 Etebase alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  5. AWS Amplify icon
     2 likes

    AWS Amplify is a complete solution that lets frontend web and mobile developers easily build, ship, and host full-stack applications on AWS, with the flexibility to leverage the breadth of AWS services as use cases evolve. No cloud expertise needed.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Amazon Web Services
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  6. ApyHub icon
     1 like

    ApyHub offers powerful yet simple-to-use APIs that provide standard data & essential functionalities, helping developers save time and boost efficiency. ApyHub is ideal for developers who are tired of lengthy development cycles and multiple external library integrations.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. InstantDB icon
     3 likes

    Instant is for building real-time and offline-enabled applications. We make it easy to build collaborative products like Notion or Figma.

    54 InstantDB alternatives

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. deployd icon
     15 likes

    API development tool for Web and Mobile developers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  9. CloudBoost.io icon
     19 likes

    CloudBoost can power your app's backend, including data storage, user authentication, real-time notifications, search and more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  10. Back4App icon
     43 likes

    Low code backend to build modern apps. Back4app accelerate backend development, improves development productivity, reduces time to market, and let you scale applications without managing infrastructure.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  11. Appcelerator icon
     5 likes

    The Appcelerator platform is everything you need to create great, native mobile apps—all from a single JavaScript code base.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. Backendless icon
     25 likes

    A complete visual app development platform that offers a fully integration UI Builder, real-time database, robust backend with Codeless logic, team-driven development, and bulletproof security.

    73 Backendless alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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