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 AWS Amplify.

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Para is a 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.

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Para alternatives page was last updated Sep 2, 2024
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  1. Firebase icon
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    Firebase

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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.

    118 Firebase alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Firebase Features

    1.  Self Destructing Messages
    2.  Backend
    3.  Web-Database
    4.  NoSQL database
    5.  REST API
    6.  Messages in cloud
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    Firebase VS Para

    Is Firebase a good alternative to Para?
     

    • 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
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    Supabase

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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
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Supabase Features

    1.  OAUTH
    2.  REST API
    3.  Server Authentication
    4.  Web-Database
    5.  Real-time traffic
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    Supabase VS Para

    Is Supabase a good alternative to Para?
     

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

    • Supabase is Freemium and Open SourcePara is Freemium and Proprietary
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    PocketBase

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    Open Source realtime backend in 1 file.

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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    PocketBase Features

    1.  Backend
    2.  File Storage
    Single record update form
    Logs dashboard
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    Collection rules
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    PocketBase VS Para

    Is PocketBase a good alternative to Para?
     

    • PocketBase is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Para.

    • PocketBase is Free and Open SourcePara is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Etebase

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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.

    91 Etebase alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Etebase Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Backend
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    Etebase VS Para

    Is Etebase a good alternative to Para?
     

    • Etebase is the most popular SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to Para.

    • Etebase is Free and Open SourcePara is Freemium and Proprietary
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    AWS Amplify

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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.

    53 AWS Amplify alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Amazon Web Services

    AWS Amplify Features

    1.  Push Notifications
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  7. ApyHub icon
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    ApyHub

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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.

    57 ApyHub alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    ApyHub Features

    1.  REST API
    mascot!
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    ApyHub VS Para

    Is ApyHub a good alternative to Para?
     

    • ApyHub is the most popular commercial alternative to Para.

    • ApyHub is Paid and ProprietaryPara is Freemium and Proprietary
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    InstantDB

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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.

    51 InstantDB alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Client-side
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    InstantDB VS Para

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    deployd

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    API development tool for Web and Mobile developers.

    51 deployd alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  11. CloudBoost.io icon
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    CloudBoost.io

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

    59 CloudBoost.io alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    CloudBoost.io Features

    1.  Backend
    2.  Database as a Service
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    CloudBoost.io VS Para

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    Back4App

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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.

    72 Back4App alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Back4App Features

    1.  Backend
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    Back4App VS Para

    Is Back4App a good alternative to Para?
     

    • Back4App is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Para.

    • Back4App is Freemium and Open SourcePara is Freemium and Proprietary
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    RapidAPI

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    RapidAPI lets you easily find and connect to practically any API in the world while also providing the easiest way to track and manage the ones you use, in just one place. No need to search through massive API docs either, RapidAPI's intuitive interface gives developers a...

    73 RapidAPI alternatives
    Massive database to easily find APIs

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Get comprehensive lists of API endpoints
    Visualize your apps’ APIs and get real-time metrics

    RapidAPI Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Cloud based
    3.  Development API
    4.  Quick development
    5.  User Management
    6.  Drag and Drop
    7.  Push Notifications
    8.  Backend
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    BAASBOX

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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

    57 BAASBOX alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    BAASBOX Features

    1.  Backend
    2.  Push Notifications
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    BAASBOX VS Para

    Is BAASBOX a good alternative to Para?
     

    • BAASBOX is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Para.

    • BAASBOX is Freemium and ProprietaryPara is also Freemium and Proprietary
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