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Backendless

Overview

What is Backendless?

Backendless is a no code application development platform designed to streamline and accelerate mobile application development process. The platform consists of a no code UI builder, mobile backend-as-a-service (mBaaS) product, API management solution and a hosting environment. Using the…

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Pricing

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Backendless Cloud 9

$35

Cloud
per month

Backendless Cloud 99

$149

Cloud
per month

Backendless Pro

Custom Quote

Cloud

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
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Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $35 per month
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Product Demos

Migration from Parse to Backendless

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Product Details

What is Backendless?

Backendless mBaaS is a complete backend with support for user authentication, data persistence, file storage, messaging and custom business logic. It is designed to provide everything needed to build awesome apps without worrying about servers.

Backendless Database
Manage data with a graphical browser, SQL-driven search and relations. Manage its schema and data security. Backendless data flows across platforms.

Caching
To speed up application's backend by temporarily storing data on Backendless's server in a highly-efficient, in-memory cache with the cross-platform data caching API.

Cloud Code
Customize a Backendless application to fit business needs with three forms of Cloud Code: API Services, API Events Handlers, and Cloud Code Timers.

User Management
Enable user signup and login with the User Registration, Login, Logout and Password Recovery APIs. Manage user properties and relations, and integrate social logins.

Real-Time Data
Keep data up-to-date, even across platforms. Send and receive conditional notifications based on specific criteria. Work in real-time in the Console and Cloud Code.

Pub/Sub Messaging
Use Publishing and Subscription APIs to deliver messages from person to person or individual to groups. Pub/sub is cross-platform and supports SQL-driven conditional delivery.

Logging
Improve testing efficiency by managing log files with a centralized, multi-level logging system with filtering and real-time log review capabilities.

Geolocation
Make an app location-aware with geolocation. Establish geo-relations with data objects, setup geofences, and search geo-data driven by SQL.

Codeless
Visually construct backend logic and APIs with no code required. Build and test Codeless logic right in the Console, then deploy and reuse anywhere.

Security
Enjoy bulletproof security with a multi-tiered system and permissions interface for files, messaging channels, geolocation data, and the database as a whole.

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Backendless Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

Backendless is a no code application development platform designed to streamline and accelerate mobile application development process. The platform consists of a no code UI builder, mobile backend-as-a-service (mBaaS) product, API management solution and a hosting environment. Using the platform.

Backendless starts at $35.

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Reviews

Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Helpful Support Forums: Users have appreciated the support forums and community aspect of Backendless, specifically highlighting the helpfulness of Mark Pillar in providing real human responses to their questions. The availability of customer support has been a major factor for many users in choosing Backendless over larger services like AWS.

Flexibility for Mobile Apps: Backendless is regarded as a flexible backend solution for mobile apps, offering high customizability and excellent customer support. Users have mentioned the ability to host JavaScript APIs and effectively handle both codeless and code-based options. Unlike other low code or no code tools they have used in the past, Backendless allows them to utilize different techniques based on their skills and needs.

Complete Solution with Out-of-the-Box Components: Backendless is considered a complete solution for building web and mobile applications, providing a wide range of out-of-the-box components and functionalities. Users find the learning process intuitive and praise the quick response and support from the Backendless team. Additionally, they appreciate having training videos available along with a drag-and-drop builder for building logic.

Column sorting tied to browser cache: Some users have expressed frustration with the column sorting feature in the data browser, as it is tied to the browser's cache. This can cause inconvenience when clearing the cache for performance or using different browsers.

Lack of written documentation: Several reviewers have mentioned a lack of written documentation for Backendless. They feel that there is a lot of knowledge hidden in the YouTube channel and suggest improving the written documentation by adding more detail and examples to cover the numerous functions and features of the product.

Connectivity issues with server: There are some reports from users about occasional connectivity issues with the server, resulting in loss of work. While this may not be a common occurrence, it has been mentioned by multiple reviewers as an area that needs improvement.

Users have made several recommendations for using BackEndless based on their experiences. Firstly, they suggest that BackEndless is well suited for small development teams. Additionally, users recommend checking the documentation and available libraries before using the platform, as this can provide valuable insights and ensure a smoother integration process. Furthermore, users advise completing the initial missions offered by BackEndless, as they can help users get up to speed faster with the platform. Overall, users suggest considering the complexity of the data and being prepared for a learning curve when using BackEndless. These recommendations can assist users in maximizing their experience with the platform.

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