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Main Features:

  • Authentication
  • Data Modeling and APIs
  • Hosting
  • Predictions
  • Storage

Backend Languages:

JavaScript, React Native, Swift, Kotlin, Python

Database Options:

NoSQL, SQL, Real-time (GraphQL subscriptions)

Realtime Features:

Live updates, WebSockets, Push notifications, Data synchronization

Top Pros:

  • Speeds up app development.
  • CLI simplifies resource management.
  • Hosting is simple
  • reliable.
  • Good for rapid prototyping.
  • +1 more

Key Cons:

  • Can be complex
  • overwhelming.
  • Customization options are limited.
  • Documentation can be lacking.
  • Vendor lock-in is real.
  • +1 more
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Ap

Main Features:

  • Authentication
  • Database
  • Functions
  • Real-time
  • Storage

Backend Languages:

JavaScript, TypeScript, Dart, Swift, Kotlin, PHP, Python, Ruby, C#, Go, REST API

Database Options:

NoSQL document store (Utopia engine)

Realtime Features:

WebSockets, Real-time events, Push notifications, Presence

Top Pros:

  • Easy setup and usage
  • Great Firebase open-source alternative
  • Excellent documentation
  • helpful community
  • Fast development and deployment
  • +1 more

Key Cons:

  • Features still under development
  • Limited SQL support exists
  • Self-hosting can prove difficult
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