Build on MongoDBwith a complete backend
A complete application backend with schema, relations, auth, APIs, Cloud Functions, real-time, storage, and notifications — powered by Parse Server on MongoDB.
A complete MongoDB backend — already built
Everything you need to build, scale, and operate applications on MongoDB — without assembling a backend stack from scratch.
A full backend platform, built on MongoDB
MongoDB is a powerful and flexible database. What takes time, expertise, and ongoing effort is building a complete application backend around it. Back4App delivers this backend layer out of the box — built on MongoDB and powered by Parse Server. You get a production-ready backend without assembling infrastructure, frameworks, and services yourself.
- APIs and SDKs ready to consume data from any client
- Schema and data modeling designed for applications
- Authentication, authorization, and access control
- Real-time capabilities, file storage, and server-side logic
MongoDB remains the data foundation. Back4App delivers everything around it.
MongoDB, organized for real applications
Back4App enhances MongoDB with application-native data capabilities — without changing its core strengths. On top of MongoDB documents, Parse Server introduces structured data primitives designed specifically for application workflows, not just data storage.
- Parse Objects with application-level data modeling
- Relations and pointers for 1-1, 1-N, and N-N data models
- GeoPoints and polygons for advanced geospatial queries
- Files and assets as first-class data types
- Classes and schema for consistent data modeling
- Data-level security with ACLs, CLPs, and Roles
- Triggers on data lifecycle events (beforeSave, afterDelete, etc.)
Advanced MongoDB capabilities such as aggregations and transactions remain fully available underneath.
Everything runs on top of a MongoDB database — organized, structured, and ready for applications.
| objectId | total | user | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ord_8a3f | $149.99 | → john_doe | completed |
| ord_2b7c | $89.50 | → jane_smith | pending |
| ord_9d4e | $234.00 | → john_doe | completed |
Everything a modern backend requires
Back4App goes beyond data access and delivers the full backend feature set modern applications depend on. All backend capabilities are fully integrated and designed to work together by default — no stitching, no glue code.
- Databases (MongoDB-powered)
- Authentication & Authorization
- APIs (REST & GraphQL)
- SDKs (Web & Mobile)
- Cloud Functions & Triggers
- Realtime (LiveQuery)
- File Storage
- Push Notifications
- Web App Deployment
- Background Jobs
- AI Agent
- MCP (IDE-native workflows)
Built for developers who ship
Back4App removes the operational burden of building, maintaining, and scaling backend infrastructure on top of MongoDB. You focus on product logic and user experience. The backend is already in place — and designed to be pleasant to work with.
- Mature Parse SDKs for web, mobile, and backend environments
- REST and GraphQL APIs available out of the box
- Visual dashboard to model data, manage auth, and inspect logs
- CLI for automation, scripting, and CI/CD workflows
- MCP to build directly from your IDE with AI assistance
- AI Agent to go from idea to production backend in minutes
You don't assemble a backend. You build products.
Create a User class with email and role
✓ User class created with email and role fields!
From MongoDB to production apps — faster
Back4App gives you a complete backend platform built on MongoDB, so you can move from idea to production without building the backend stack yourself.
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Everything you need to
build a scalable product
Databases
Create scalable and robust databases backed by MongoDB in seconds. Benefit from relational models, geo-queries, and real-time sync with no configuration required.
- ✓Accessible through GraphQL, REST APIs, and SDKs.
- ✓Spreadsheet-like user interface for intuitive data modeling.
- ✓Flexible schema with Parse—evolve your data model without migrations.
| ID | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3397fecdedb1 | Electronics | $299 |
| 2224gabjger4 | Clothing | $59 |
| 5689fdoerre2 | Home | $149 |
Auth
Secure your apps with robust authentication, ACLs, and role-based access control. Support multiple login methods and enhance engagement with built-in messaging.
APIs & SDKs
Connect your frontend effortlessly with auto-generated APIs. Endpoints are automatically created for every database class, cloud function, or job deployed.
Cloud Functions
Add custom server-side logic with JavaScript functions. Seamlessly integrate with your database and authentication system.
Web Deployment
Deploy full-stack web apps directly from GitHub with a production-ready URL. Automatic CI/CD and infrastructure that scales.
Realtime
Supercharge your apps with live queries and instant data sync. Track database changes and user presence in real-time.
Storage
Store and deliver files at lightning speed using our integrated global CDN. Efficiently manage images, videos, and large assets.
Notifications
Send push notifications for iOS and Android, plus email messages for verification and password reset.
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AI Agent
From idea to production in instants. Describe your app and let the AI Agent deliver scalable Web Apps with a full Back4app backend—provisioned automatically.
Build a SaaS dashboard with user auth
MCP
Turn Vibe Coding into viable apps. Build scalable applications directly from your favorite IDE, with full support for Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, and Claude.
Create a Parse app "my-saas"
✓ App created and deployed!
The Foundation for Building and Scaling Apps
Whether you're developing your first app or scaling to millions of users, we're here to support you at every stage.
A complete backend, scaling as one
MongoDB, Parse Server, and backend services — provisioned, connected, and designed to scale together.
APIs, real-time, storage, and background jobs as one platform.
No servers to deploy, no clusters to configure.
Managed uptime, failover, and infrastructure monitoring.
Enterprise-grade security, by default
Security embedded at every layer of the backend — from infrastructure protections to data-level access.
Architecture aligned with SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and ISO 27001.
ACLs, CLPs, and role-based permissions at data and API level.
Encryption in transit and at rest, isolated environments.
Production reliability, built in
Logs, metrics, and optimization insights keep your backend healthy — without DevOps overhead.
Parse & database logs, request metrics, and health monitoring.
Query optimization and slow request analysis.
Managed uptime, recovery, and runtime operations.
Build in minutes.
Scale to millions.
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