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, Android, iPhone and Windows apps. The best Para alternative is Firebase, which is free. Other great apps like Para are Supabase, PocketBase, Etebase and InstantDB.

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  1. Firebase icon
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    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.

    112 Firebase alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • Firebase is the most popular Web-based alternative to Para.

    • Firebase is the most popular free alternative to Para.

    • Firebase is Freemium and ProprietaryPara is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. 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.

    106 Supabase alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • Supabase is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Para.

    • Supabase is the most popular Open Source alternative to Para.

    • Supabase is Freemium and Open SourcePara is Freemium and Proprietary
  3. PocketBase icon
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    Open Source realtime backend in 1 file.

    22 PocketBase alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
    • PocketBase is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Para.

    • PocketBase is Free and Open SourcePara is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Etebase icon
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    Etebase makes it easy to build end-to-end encrypted applications by taking care of the encryption and its related challenges.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Etebase is the most popular SaaS alternative to Para.

    • Etebase is Free and Open SourcePara is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. InstantDB icon
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    Instant is for building real-time and offline-enabled applications. We make it easy to build collaborative products like Notion or Figma.

    52 InstantDB alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. AWS Amplify icon
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    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 (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Amazon Web Services
     
  7. ApyHub icon
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    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

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • ApyHub is the most popular commercial alternative to Para.

    • ApyHub is Paid and ProprietaryPara is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. deployd icon
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    API development tool for Web and Mobile developers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  9. CloudBoost.io icon
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    CloudBoost can power your app's backend, including data storage, user authentication, real-time notifications, search and more.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. Back4App icon
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    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 (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Back4App is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Para.

    • Back4App is Freemium and Open SourcePara is Freemium and Proprietary
  11. BAASBOX icon
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    Build your app in minutes. No vendor lock-in Deploy BaasBox anywhere you like with SDKs for iOS, Android and Javascript

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • BAASBOX is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Para.

    • BAASBOX is Freemium and ProprietaryPara is also Freemium and Proprietary
  12. Appcelerator icon
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    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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