Parse Platform vs Progress Application Server for OpenEdge
Parse Platform
parseplatform.orgProgress Application Server for OpenEdge
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| Figure | Parse Platform | Progress Application Server for OpenEdge |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 3 |
| Spec score · Application Servers | 7.4 (#13) | 7.8 (#9) |
| Deployment | Parse Server can run on infrastructure that supports Node.js, including users’ own infrastructure. | PAS for OpenEdge is available in a Docker container, according to the product page. |
| Intended users | The site presents Parse Platform for building mobile and web applications, and its guide includes local development and cloud deployment instructions. | The product page positions PAS for OpenEdge for organizations modernizing OpenEdge applications, including those seeking cloud deployment, high availability, load balancing, or REST services. |
| Security | The server guide warns users to review configuration and security best practices before making a deployment publicly accessible. | Progress says PAS for OpenEdge includes Spring Security and provides capabilities for HTTPS, user authentication, and authorization. |
Plans
Progress Application Server for OpenEdge
- Progress Application Server for OpenEdge LitePriced on request
- Progress Development Application Server for OpenEdgePriced on request
- Progress Production Application Server for OpenEdgePriced on request
In their own words
Parse Platform
Parse Platform has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Progress Application Server for OpenEdge
Progress Application Server for OpenEdge is a self-hosted web server that extends Apache Tomcat for OpenEdge and ABL applications. Routing and adapter functions provide access to business logic from ABL, browser-based, and mobile clients. It supports ABL and WebSpeed code, web handlers, and REST and SOAP services, with REST, WEB, SOAP, and APSV transports for ABL services. The server includes Spring Security and supports HTTPS, authentication, and authorization. The OpenEdge Authentication Gateway connects to LDAP and Active Directory, but is not included with the Lite license. Progress offers development, production, and Lite versions: the development server comes with a Developer Studio license, production requires an additional license, and Lite is intended for up to five concurrent connections. Administrators can use OpenEdge Management, command-line utilities, or APIs to deploy and manage applications. PAS is available in a Docker container. Pricing is available on request; the product is paid and a free plan is also listed.