What is the Back4app AI Agent?
The Back4app AI Agent allows users to build complete applications using natural language. You describe your desired application in plain English, and the AI Agent automatically creates the database schema, configures authentication, generates APIs, and deploys your full-stack application with a custom URL.
Is Back4app free to use?
Yes, Back4app offers a generous free tier that includes 25,000 API requests per month, 1GB database storage, and 1GB file storage. This tier is suitable for development, prototyping, and small production apps. Paid plans are available for more resources.
Can I migrate my data away from Back4app?
Yes, Back4app is built on the open-source Parse Server, which means you can export your data and self-host it at any time. This ensures no vendor lock-in, and you maintain full ownership and portability of your data.
What backend features does Back4app provide?
Back4app provides a comprehensive backend platform including MongoDB-backed databases, user authentication with social login, auto-generated REST and GraphQL APIs, cloud functions for server-side logic, real-time data sync, file storage, push notifications, an AI Agent, and MCP integration for AI-powered IDEs.
What authentication methods does Back4app support?
Back4app supports email/password authentication, social login providers like Google, GitHub, Apple, and Facebook. It also includes role-based access control (RBAC), class-level and object-level permissions (ACLs), secure session management, and built-in flows for password reset and email verification.