Parse Server
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Version 9.10.0 + Free Support on Ubuntu 26.04
Parse Server is an open-source Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform built on Node.js that enables developers to quickly create scalable backends for web and mobile applications. It provides ready-to-use features such as data storage, user authentication, file management, cloud functions, push notifications, and real-time capabilities while allowing developers to host and control their own infrastructure.
The platform supports common backend workflows including object and file storage, user authentication and authorization, REST and GraphQL APIs, cloud code execution, push notifications, and Live Queries for real-time data updates. It is ideal for mobile applications, web applications, IoT solutions, SaaS platforms, and enterprise systems that require a flexible and self-hosted backend infrastructure.
Features of Parse Server:
- Open-source and self-hosted Backend-as-a-Service built on Node.js.
- Provides REST and GraphQL APIs for data management and application integration.
- Supports user authentication, roles, permissions, and session management.
- Includes cloud functions, file storage, push notifications, and Live Queries for real-time updates.
- Compatible with MongoDB and PostgreSQL and suitable for scalable web, mobile, and enterprise applications.
Parse server Usage:
$ sudo su $ apt update $ cd /opt/parse-server $ cd app $ docker compose restart $ Reload: # sudo ufw allow 1337/tcp # sudo ufw reload $ Verify Parse Server in your browser: # http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:1337/parse/health
Disclaimer: Parse Server is provided “as is” under applicable open-source licenses. Users are responsible for configuring and securing their Parse Server deployments, protecting application and master keys, managing database access and user permissions, controlling network exposure, enabling encryption where required, and validating application workflows before production use. This solution is best suited for developing scalable web and mobile applications that require a flexible, self-hosted, and feature-rich backend platform.