Parse Platform

C
C tier on Mobile DatabasesScore 6.8 · #12 of 26
Android app
Yes
Free plan
No
Runs on
Android, api, iOS, Linux, self-hosted, Web
parseplatform.org
The Parse Platform homepage

Summary

Parse Platform is ranked #12 of 26 in mobile databases on Everything Xiaomi. It runs on Android, API, iOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web.

Compared on mobile databases

Offline mode
Yesparseplatform.org
Data synchronization
bidirectionalparseplatform.org
Mobile platforms
iOS, Android, Flutter/Dartparseplatform.org
SDK languages
Swift, Objective-C, Java/Kotlin, Dart/Flutter, JavaScriptparseplatform.org

Facts

What it does
Parse Platform is an open-source backend for mobile and web applications.docs.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
Deployment
Parse Server can run on infrastructure that supports Node.js, including users’ own infrastructure.docs.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
Databases
Parse Server supports MongoDB and PostgreSQL as databases.docs.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
APIs
The REST API lets applications written in any programming language interact with Parse Server data.docs.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
Cloud Code
Cloud Code runs server-side JavaScript functions and jobs, and supports data triggers.docs.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
Security
Parse supports access control lists for restricting access to objects.docs.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
Security guidance
The Parse Server guide warns that an improperly configured public deployment may be vulnerable to intrusions, data leaks, and unexpected cost increases.docs.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
Integrations
Parse Server supports authentication adapters for third-party authentication providers.docs.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
File storage
Parse Server’s guide describes MongoDB-backed GridFS, Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, and local file storage options.docs.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
GraphQL
Parse provides a GraphQL API that supports custom user-defined schemas and Cloud Code resolvers.docs.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The project directs code-level questions to Stack Overflow, general discussions to its community forum, and bug reports to GitHub Issues.website.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
Notable limit
The Cloud Code guide says Parse does not support scheduling Cloud Jobs and recommends using a third-party scheduling system.docs.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
Who it is for
The Parse documentation describes Parse Server as a backend for mobile applications and also documents its use with web applications.docs.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
Product
Parse Platform describes itself as a complete backend solution for mobile and web applications.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
Open source
The site describes Parse Platform as an open-source backend that can be deployed anywhere and gives users control of their data.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
Databases and files
It supports MongoDB and PostgreSQL, with file storage options including Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, and local storage.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
Authentication
The site lists user management, OAuth integration, email verification, and custom authentication.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
Real-time features
The site lists Live Queries, real-time data updates, and push notifications.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
Server-side code
Cloud Code supports custom JavaScript functions, database triggers, and background jobs.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
Dashboard
Parse Dashboard includes tools to browse and edit data, manage users and permissions, test queries, and configure app settings.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
SDKs
The site lists SDKs for Apple platforms, Android, JavaScript, PHP, Flutter, Dart, .NET, Swift, and Arduino.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
Database consideration
The server guide says users of MongoDB or PostgreSQL need to manage their indexes themselves.docs.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026
Intended users
The site presents Parse Platform for building mobile and web applications, and its guide includes local development and cloud deployment instructions.docs.parseplatform.org · 4 Oct 2026

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