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Spec score 7.4 #13 of 28 in Application Servers

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What it does
Parse Platform is an open-source backend for mobile and web applications.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.parseplatform.org
Product
Parse Platform describes itself as a complete backend solution for mobile and web applications.Read 4 Oct 2026 · parseplatform.org
Intended users
The site presents Parse Platform for building mobile and web applications, and its guide includes local development and cloud deployment instructions.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.parseplatform.org
Deployment
Parse Server can run on infrastructure that supports Node.js, including users’ own infrastructure.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.parseplatform.org
Integrations
Parse Server supports authentication adapters for third-party authentication providers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.parseplatform.org
Security
The server guide warns users to review configuration and security best practices before making a deployment publicly accessible.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.parseplatform.org
Support
The site directs users to the community forum, Slack, Discord, GitHub, and Stack Overflow for help and discussion.Read 4 Oct 2026 · parseplatform.org
APIs
Parse Platform provides REST and GraphQL APIs, including custom queries and mutations.Read 4 Oct 2026 · parseplatform.org
Authentication
The site lists user management, OAuth integration, email verification, and custom authentication.Read 4 Oct 2026 · parseplatform.org
Cloud Code
Cloud Code runs server-side JavaScript functions and jobs, and supports data triggers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.parseplatform.org
Dashboard
Parse Dashboard includes tools to browse and edit data, manage users and permissions, test queries, and configure app settings.Read 4 Oct 2026 · parseplatform.org
Database consideration
The server guide says users of MongoDB or PostgreSQL need to manage their indexes themselves.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.parseplatform.org
Databases
Parse Server supports MongoDB and PostgreSQL as databases.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.parseplatform.org
Databases and files
It supports MongoDB and PostgreSQL, with file storage options including Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, and local storage.Read 4 Oct 2026 · parseplatform.org
File storage
Parse Server’s guide describes MongoDB-backed GridFS, Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, and local file storage options.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.parseplatform.org
GraphQL
Parse provides a GraphQL API that supports custom user-defined schemas and Cloud Code resolvers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.parseplatform.org
Notable limit
The Cloud Code guide says Parse does not support scheduling Cloud Jobs and recommends using a third-party scheduling system.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.parseplatform.org
Open source
The site describes Parse Platform as an open-source backend that can be deployed anywhere and gives users control of their data.Read 4 Oct 2026 · parseplatform.org
Real-time features
The site lists Live Queries, real-time data updates, and push notifications.Read 4 Oct 2026 · parseplatform.org
SDKs
The site lists SDKs for Apple platforms, Android, JavaScript, PHP, Flutter, Dart, .NET, Swift, and Arduino.Read 4 Oct 2026 · parseplatform.org
Security guidance
The Parse Server guide warns that an improperly configured public deployment may be vulnerable to intrusions, data leaks, and unexpected cost increases.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.parseplatform.org
Server-side code
Cloud Code supports custom JavaScript functions, database triggers, and background jobs.Read 4 Oct 2026 · parseplatform.org
Who it is for
The Parse documentation describes Parse Server as a backend for mobile applications and also documents its use with web applications.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.parseplatform.org

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