BackendLast

BackendLast is a backend-as-a-service platform designed to accelerate mobile and web application development by providing managed backend services such as authentication, data storage, file handling, real-time data synchronization, and serverless compute. It is aimed at developers who want to focus on frontend and product logic while offloading operational concerns to a cloud service.

Originating as an open-source project in the early 2020s, BackendLast evolved into a hybrid model offering a cloud-hosted service alongside a self-hosted option. The platform supports deployment in public cloud or on-premises via containers, with enterprise editions adding governance, compliance, and SLA-backed support.

Key features include REST and GraphQL API endpoints, real-time data synchronization, user authentication (including social login and multi-factor options), file storage, serverless functions for business logic, push notifications, offline support, and analytics. Role-based access control and audit logging are available for teams and regulated environments.

Architecture comprises modular microservices such as an API gateway, authentication service, data service, real-time engine, and a functions runtime. It supports multiple databases, multi-region replication, and connectors to external data sources, with optional on-demand scaling.

The core platform is available as open-source under a permissive license, while premium features and hosted services are offered commercially. Self-hosting is supported on Kubernetes, with standard monitoring and logging integrations.

BackendLast has seen adoption by startups and mid-sized teams seeking rapid MVP development, with integrations for common frontend frameworks and mobile platforms. Community-driven plugins and documentation accompany the product, contributing to a growing ecosystem.