Replaces Firebase by providing a comprehensive backend API for mobile and web apps with push notifications and authentication. Operates on top of standard MongoDB or PostgreSQL databases, eliminating proprietary data lock-in.
Tech Stack
JavaScriptBackend & Auth
Why parse-server?
• Database agnostic (SQL & NoSQL)
• Massive community ecosystem
• Complete data ownership
Limitations
• Requires self-managed infrastructure
• Dashboard is a separate install
• Scaling requires DevOps knowledge
3/6/2026
Last Update
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Forks
475
Issues
Apache-2.0
License
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