Parse Platform
The complete application stack.
Overview
Parse Platform is the open-source version of the popular Parse backend service, originally developed by Parse Inc. and later acquired by Facebook. [37] It provides a comprehensive set of backend functionalities including a database, user authentication, cloud code for custom logic, push notifications, and file storage. [7, 21] As it's open-source, developers can host it on their own infrastructure, giving them full control over their data and backend. [21]
✨ Key Features
- Database (MongoDB/PostgreSQL)
- User Authentication
- Cloud Code (Server-side JavaScript)
- REST and GraphQL APIs
- Push Notifications
- File Storage (S3, GCS, local)
- Real-time Notifications (Live Queries)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Completely open-source and self-hostable, offering maximum flexibility and data ownership.
- Mature and stable platform with a large community.
- Supports both MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
Unique Value: Provides a complete, open-source application stack, giving developers full control over their backend, data, and infrastructure without vendor lock-in.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Building scalable backends for mobile and web applications on self-hosted infrastructure.
- Migrating applications from the original Parse hosting service.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams without the resources or expertise to manage their own backend infrastructure
- Users looking for a fully managed, all-in-one platform with a UI for everything
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more control and flexibility than managed services like Firebase, but requires the user to handle deployment, scaling, and maintenance.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free to use the open-source software. Hosting costs depend on the chosen provider.
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