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Back4App

by Back4App · Boston, United States · Since 2015

Backend as a service.

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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
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Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.4
transparency & India fit

What is Back4App?

Back4App is cloud platforms & infrastructure from Back4App, based in Boston, United States and has been building software since 2015. Backend as a service.

Cloud platforms provide compute, storage, databases, networking and managed services on demand. AWS, Azure and Google Cloud operate Indian regions; DigitalOcean, Linode and Indian providers offer simpler pricing for smaller workloads.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
  • +11 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Back4App features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Back4App adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Virtual machines and containers
  • Managed databases
  • Object storage and CDN
  • Serverless and functions
  • Kubernetes services
  • Indian regions and data residency
  • Identity and access control
  • Cost management
  • Free plan to start without a card

Back4App pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Back4App charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on back4app.com.

Specifications

Category
Cloud platforms & infrastructure
Vendor
Back4App
Headquarters
Boston, United States
Founded
2015
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Back4App — frequently asked questions

What is Back4App?+

Back4App is cloud platforms & infrastructure by Back4App. Backend as a service.

How much does Back4App cost?+

Back4App has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Back4App offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Back4App offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Back4App made in India?+

No. Back4App is developed by Back4App in Boston, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Back4App best suited for?+

Back4App suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for cloud platforms & infrastructure.

What are the best alternatives to Back4App?+

Popular alternatives in cloud platforms & infrastructure include Amazon Web Services, ImageKit, Google Cloud Platform. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Back4App deployed?+

Back4App is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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Back4App · Boston, United States · Founded 2015 · 1 product in our catalogue

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