Backend

Backend-as-a-service platforms that save you the server setup.

Backend-as-a-service platforms bundle a database, authentication, and APIs into one hosted service, so there's no server to provision yourself. That convenience trades off against flexibility, since you're working within what the platform supports. They're a strong fit for getting a product live fast; check the pricing model and export options before you're locked in.

Appwrite

Open-source BaaS (auth, DB, storage, functions) you can self-host via one Docker Compose command or run on their cloud. Good if vendor lock-in worries you.

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Convex

A reactive TypeScript backend with a built-in realtime database, so your queries and mutations stay type-safe end to end without writing a separate API layer.

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Firebase

Google's all-in-one mobile/web backend (Firestore, auth, functions, storage). Great for getting an MVP live fast, less great once you outgrow its pricing/data model.

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PocketBase

An entire backend (SQLite DB, auth, file storage, admin UI, realtime) compiled into a single Go binary. Deploy it on a $5 VPS for a side project and forget about it.

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