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Para
A flexible, open-source backend service for building apps and managing data, users, and permissions.
About Para
Para is an open-source backend-as-a-service that handles data storage, user management, and access control so you can focus on your app frontend. It exposes a simple REST API for CRUD operations, search, and real-time messaging. You can run it on your own servers or deploy it to the cloud.
It supports multiple database backends like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB, and integrates with search engines such as Elasticsearch. Authentication works with OAuth2 providers including Google, Facebook, and GitHub. The project is written in Java and built on top of Dropwizard. It also offers client SDKs for JavaScript, iOS, and Android.
Para is ideal for developers building mobile apps, single-page applications, or IoT projects who want a lightweight backend without vendor lock-in. It was created by Erudika and is released under the Apache 2.0 license, making it free for both personal and commercial use.
It supports multiple database backends like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB, and integrates with search engines such as Elasticsearch. Authentication works with OAuth2 providers including Google, Facebook, and GitHub. The project is written in Java and built on top of Dropwizard. It also offers client SDKs for JavaScript, iOS, and Android.
Para is ideal for developers building mobile apps, single-page applications, or IoT projects who want a lightweight backend without vendor lock-in. It was created by Erudika and is released under the Apache 2.0 license, making it free for both personal and commercial use.
Development Tools
Quick Facts
- Pricing
- Free
- License
- Open Source
- Platform
- Any Platform
- Version
- 1.38.0
- Developer
- Erudika