Backendless
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Features
67 features across 32 categories
AI(4)
Plugin for AI-powered audio transcription
Plugin for AI-powered audio translation capabilities
Service for AI-powered image generation and editing
Plugin providing access to ChatGPT and OpenAI language models for programmatic interaction
API Management(5)
Turn any deployed code or Codeless Logic into API microservice with native SDKs and REST APIs
Write Java and JavaScript/Node.js code and turn it instantly into an API, or create codeless APIs
Vast array of prebuilt APIs for any client application or build custom APIs with or without code
Integrate Backendless APIs into frontend for smooth communication with backend and streamlined data management
Securely test, deploy, run and scale API services on scalable serverless platform with SDK generation
Authentication(4)
2FA plugin enabling TOTP (time-based one-time password) with Google Authenticator and Twilio Authy
Plugin enabling applications to provide authentication option for Apple account login
Integrate social login providers for user authentication
Enable user signup and login with User Registration, Login, Logout and Password Recovery APIs
Automation(1)
AI-driven automation engine for building automated workflows
Backend Development(4)
Customize Backendless application with API Services, API Events Handlers, and Cloud Code Timers
Build functions ranging from simple to complex using codeless logic blocks without writing code
Visually construct backend logic and APIs with no code required, buildable and testable in Console
Cloud Code container for Java and JavaScript/Node.js scripts with local development and cloud deployment
Backend Management(1)
Control user management with 18+ third-party authentication providers and session management tools
Cloud Storage(1)
Plugin to integrate Amazon S3 storage with Backendless
Collaboration(1)
Add and remove team members, manage access permissions, and control UI element visibility
Data Enrichment(1)
Plugin to enrich customer and prospect data by adding data to people and business entities
Data Import/Export(1)
Plugin providing functionality to transfer data between Database tables and CSV files
Data Management(1)
Keep data up-to-date across platforms with conditional notifications based on specific criteria
Database(4)
Manage data with graphical browser, SQL-driven search and relations with schema and data security management
Get Backendless benefits including real-time capabilities and Cloud Code with legacy database support
Ultra-fast key-value pair data storage system capable of processing large numbers of requests rapidly
Recreate real-world data relationships and business concepts with visual schema modeling tools
Deployment(1)
Deploy UI Builder apps to web with single click (SSL included), deploy to mobile with Backendless Viewer and Flutter Shell, CDN integration
Developer Tools(3)
Search and navigate Backendless application with instant access to articles, tutorials, videos, and documentation
Generate iOS, Android, or JavaScript code for client-side with one click from starter projects
Automatically generate API documentation for every API service created, tested, hosted or deployed
Document Generation(2)
Connect with CraftMyPDF API to generate PDFs based on application data
Connect with PDF Generator API to generate PDFs based on application data with little or no code
Education(1)
Ongoing video course diving deep into Backendless Database features, data types, schema architecture, and APIs
Frontend Development(6)
Implement complex frontend logic without writing code, saving time and eliminating coding errors
Tap into Backendless Database for data-driven UX, perform calculations, logical operations, and guide user experience
Build for web and mobile simultaneously with responsive apps that adapt seamlessly to both platforms
Visual UI Builder for creating beautiful user interfaces for apps and websites quickly with elegant components
Basic building blocks for creating web apps from simple MVPs to advanced mobile and web applications
Customize UI look and functionality with global Themes, CSS/LESS Extensions, SEO settings, third-party libraries, and internationalization
Hosting(3)
Centralized, secure, cloud-based installation with servers in U.S. and E.U.
Dedicated instance on on-premise or cloud servers with on-call support
Backendless Platform installed anywhere and managed by their team
Infrastructure(2)
Deploy Backendless Pro to any server, scale freely, and protect from downtime with Docker architecture
Scale with ease on fully managed serverless infrastructure
Integrations(1)
Plugin to integrate Unsplash image library
Licensing(1)
Unlimited data retrieval, API calls, cache storage, Cloud Code, and push notifications
Location Services(1)
Make apps location-aware with geolocation, geo-relations, geofences, and SQL-driven geo-data search
Media Processing(1)
API enabling applications to modify images stored in Backendless Cloud on-demand with caching
Messaging(3)
Use Publishing and Subscription APIs for person-to-person or individual-to-group messaging with SQL-driven conditional delivery
API service for SMS, MMS, and two-factor authentication messaging
Deeply integrated plugin for 2-factor authentication, phone number authentication, and SMS/MMS capabilities
Monitoring(1)
Centralized multi-level logging system with filtering and real-time log review capabilities
Payment Processing(1)
Plugin enabling secure credit card transaction processing with asynchronous transaction status callbacks
Performance(1)
Speed up application backend by temporarily storing data in highly-efficient in-memory cache
Security(2)
Multi-tiered security system with easy-to-use permissions interface for files, messaging, geolocation, and database
API service for detecting spam content
Storage(1)
Secure, scalable and ultra fast file storage supporting static and dynamic Node.JS content
Templates & Resources(3)
Free collection of pre-built app blueprints providing templates and inspiration across various business types
Prebuilt app templates, page templates, custom functions, and landing pages to save development time
Pre-built templates for Android, iOS, Java, and JavaScript to streamline development
User Engagement(4)
Automate custom emails and push notifications to users
Welcome users and provide information by email with customizable templates, A/B testing, and user segmentation
Beautiful, mobile responsive landing pages to capture potential users with customizable templates
Keep users updated with personalized, schedulable push notifications with custom templates and targeting
Voice Assistants(1)
SDK to develop and deploy custom Alexa skills for Amazon devices with Java, JavaScript, or Codeless
Pricing
Backendless Cloud
- ✓All platform features
- ✓No credit card required
- ✓Scalable paid plans available
Backendless Cloud (Paid)
- ✓Affordable paid plans
- ✓Increased server resources
- ✓Enhanced database capabilities
Backendless Pro
Popular- ✓FREE Licensing
- ✓Limitless Functionality
- ✓On-premise or cloud deployment
- ✓No functional limitations
- ✓Handles very high transactional volume
- ✓Unlimited data retrieval
- ✓Unlimited API calls
- ✓Unlimited cache storage
- ✓Unlimited Cloud Code
- ✓Unlimited push notifications
- ✓External database support
- ✓Docker architecture
Managed Backendless
- ✓Fully managed service
- ✓24x7x365 monitoring
- ✓Consistent uptime
- ✓Proactive issue resolution
- ✓Paid subscription
- ✓Expert server administrators
- ✓DevOps engineers included
Cost Calculator
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Integrations
23 known integrations