Back4App (Parse) may suit you better if…
- You have an existing Parse app
- You rely on Parse SDKs on mobile
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Da8a vs Back4App (Parse)
Back4App hosts Parse Server, the open-source backend framework, with REST and GraphQL APIs and Cloud Code. Da8a is a Postgres-based backend you use through supabase-js.
| Topic | Da8a | Back4App (Parse) |
|---|---|---|
| Data model | Relational Postgres | Parse classes (commonly on MongoDB) |
| Server logic | Deno edge functions and SQL functions | Cloud Code (Node.js) |
| Client | supabase-js | Parse SDKs, REST and GraphQL |
| Where it runs | A dedicated server of your own | Back4App’s cloud |
| Pricing model | A flat price per server | Plan tiers by requests and storage |
This page describes general differences as of 2026, not every feature. Products change over time; check each provider’s own documentation for current details.
Da8a may suit you better if…
- You want SQL, joins and RLS
- You want the supabase-js ecosystem
- You want your own server
Switching to Da8a
- Export Parse classes as JSON and load them into Postgres tables.
- Recreate Cloud Code as edge functions.
- Migrate users to Da8a Auth.
More detail in the migration docs and the quickstart.
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