Back4app

Spec sheet

Product

Back4app describes itself as a low-code backend platform with databases, authentication, APIs, real-time sync, file storage, and AI-powered development tools.Read 7 Oct 2026 · back4app.com

Intended users

The features page describes use cases including mobile and web apps, microservices, e-commerce catalogs, IoT data storage, and rapid prototyping.Read 7 Oct 2026 · back4app.com

Deployment

The Web Deployment platform deploys from GitHub with automatic CI/CD, custom domains, and automatic SSL certificates.Read 7 Oct 2026 · back4app.com

Integrations

Webhooks can connect Back4app to external services, and the API page names Slack, Zapier, and payment processors as integration examples.Read 7 Oct 2026 · back4app.com

Security

The pricing page lists SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 for Pay As You Go and Dedicated, and HIPAA after a BAA is signed for Dedicated.Read 7 Oct 2026 · back4app.com

Support

The backend pricing comparison lists community and email/ticket support, with priority support and scheduled calls listed for Dedicated.Read 7 Oct 2026 · back4app.com

Headquarters

Back4app lists its US headquarters at 440 N Wolfe Road in Sunnyvale, California, and a Latin America headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil.Read 7 Oct 2026 · back4app.com

AI development

The AI Agent can generate a full-stack app with a database schema, authentication, APIs, and deployment from a natural-language description.Read 7 Oct 2026 · back4app.com

APIs and SDKs

Back4app generates REST and GraphQL APIs and lists native SDKs for JavaScript, React Native, iOS, Android, and Flutter.Read 7 Oct 2026 · back4app.com

Authentication

Authentication supports email and password, Google, GitHub, Apple, and Facebook login, role-based access control, ACLs, password resets, and email verification.Read 7 Oct 2026 · back4app.com

Cloud functions

Cloud Functions run custom JavaScript or Node.js logic, database triggers, and scheduled jobs, with access to npm packages.Read 7 Oct 2026 · back4app.com

Database

Its database features include relational data, geo-queries, full-text search, aggregate functions, automatic indexing, and real-time subscriptions.Read 7 Oct 2026 · back4app.com

IDE integrations

Back4app's MCP Server supports Cursor, VS Code, and Windsurf for application management from an IDE.Read 7 Oct 2026 · back4app.com

Notable limits

The backend plans allow one app per subscription, and the free-tier FAQ says it allows up to five projects.Read 7 Oct 2026 · back4app.com

Plans and prices

Every Back4app plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

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