Back4App free tier includes Parse-based backend platform — free tier: 25K API requests/month, 250 MB database, 1 GB file… Verified September 2026. Compare with 3 alternatives in Cloud Hosting.

Back4App Free Tier 2026 stable

Subtypes in Cloud Hosting: backend_as_a_service — an API bundling a datastore with auth, push or realtime; there is no server you deploy. We read that on 2026-08-31 from https://www.back4app.com/, where it says: “Launch your backend in minutes with no infrastructure hassles. Our low-code platform, ready-to-use components, and AI-powered tools will help you build faster and scale without limits.” How we use this.

Limits, pricing history, and 3 alternatives. Verified September 2026. Last updated 2026-09-20.

Back4App's free tier offers Parse-based backend platform — free tier: 25K API requests/month, 250 MB database, 1 GB file storage, 1 GB transfer, up… It's stable — zero pricing changes recorded. Best for cloud hosting workloads.

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2026-09-20
Last read
2026-09-20
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Free Tier Details

Parse-based backend platform — free tier: 25K API requests/month, 250 MB database, 1 GB file storage, 1 GB transfer, up to 5 apps. REST + GraphQL APIs

We read that on 2026-09-20 from https://www.back4app.com/pricing/backend-as-a-service, and our check recorded: the page names Back4App as "back4app".

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Pricing Change History (0 recorded)

No recorded pricing changes for Back4App. This is a good sign — stable pricing.

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Alternatives in Cloud Hosting

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Service Free Tier Stability
Back4App Free stable
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LeanCloud Free stable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Back4App free?
Yes, Back4App offers a free tier: Free. Parse-based backend platform — free tier: 25K API requests/month, 250 MB database, 1 GB file storage, 1 GB transfer, up to 5 apps. REST + GraphQL APIs
What is Back4App's free tier?
Back4App's free tier is called "Free". Parse-based backend platform — free tier: 25K API requests/month, 250 MB database, 1 GB file storage, 1 GB transfer, up to 5 apps. REST + GraphQL APIs
Is Back4App's free tier reliable?
Back4App's free tier is considered stable.
Is Back4App's free tier good for production?
Back4App's free tier can be suitable for small production workloads and side projects. We rate it stable and it offers Parse-based backend platform — free tier: 25K API requests/month, 250 MB database, 1 GB file storage, 1 GB transfer, up…, so it's a reasonable starting point. Monitor your usage against the limits and have an upgrade plan ready.
What changed in Back4App's pricing?
No, Back4App has had no recorded pricing changes. This is a positive stability signal.
What are the best free alternatives to Back4App?
We publish no ranking of these. Nothing we record measures popularity or generosity, so naming a best or a top few would be our preference rather than our data. We hold 3 free alternatives to Back4App in Cloud Hosting, each listed above with its tier. Of those, 2 carry no recorded demerit and are indistinguishable under every signal we hold, so they are listed in an order that rotates daily, 1 is demoted with the reason named. Our ranking rule is published at /criteria.
When will I outgrow Back4App's free tier?
At 1 GB bandwidth, you'll need to upgrade. When you outgrow the free tier, evaluate paid plans against alternatives — sometimes a competitor's free tier covers what you need.
What category is Back4App in?
Back4App is categorized under Cloud Hosting on AgentDeals. We list 3 other Cloud Hosting services alongside it, every one of them on this page with its free tier and the stability we publish for it.

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