Nhost

Nhost is an open-source backend and development platform that, according to the vendor, helps developers build and scale web and mobile apps. It offers a range of tools and services, including a Postgres database, GraphQL API, authentication, storage, and serverless functions. This solution is said to be suitable for businesses of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises. It caters to the needs of software developers, full-stack developers, mobile app developers, web app developers, and startups across various industries.

Key Features

Postgres Database: According to the vendor, Nhost allows users to easily manage their database, including inserting, editing, creating, and managing data. Users can connect directly to the Postgres database via 'psql' as a root user and have full access to database administration.

GraphQL API: Nhost provides a scalable GraphQL API with real-time subscriptions, enabling users to build collaborative apps. The vendor states that the API offers powerful permissions for safe exposure and supports data federation to consume data from multiple sources.

Auth: The product offers production-ready authentication for web and mobile apps, including user management and integration with the GraphQL API. According to the vendor, it provides powerful permissions control for CRUD operations and supports Multi-Factor Authentication for enhanced security.

Storage: Nhost allows users to store, transform, optimize, and deliver files for their applications. It integrates with a global CDN for fast file delivery and supports on-the-fly image transformation using query parameters. The vendor claims that the storage solution is scalable for efficient upload and download of files.

Functions: With Nhost, users can implement server-side code as API endpoints with global scalability. The product enables users to handle custom logic, specific business requirements, and integrations. According to the vendor, Nhost supports environment variables for full access to system and manually defined variables, and it is ready for TypeScript deployment.