The best backend services, according to hackers
6 backend services recommended in Hacker News comments over the past year, ranked by how many separate people recommend each one.
All backend services
- PocketBaseOne-binary backend on SQLite with admin UI, auth and easy extensibility, suited to small to medium apps. Caveat: it struggles once requirements fall outside its features.67recommend
- InstantDBDevelopers recommend it as an open source backend with real-time queries, sync and offline support. Caveat: last-write-wins conflicts and early-stage maturity.23recommend
- PostgRESTTurns a PostgreSQL database into a REST API automatically, so people skip writing a backend for many apps. Some find it unusual and complicated as designs grow.12recommend
- Sheet NinjaLets you use a Google Sheet as a quick backend without setting up a database. Critics mainly object to paid plans, request limits and a distracting landing page.11recommend
- HasuraDevelopers praise Hasura's pleasant developer experience and early value. Critics say the newer DDN direction broke from the original product.7recommend
- PostGraphileRecommended for generating GraphQL APIs from PostgreSQL databases, getting out of the way and automating tedious work. One critic reports trouble with testing and ergonomics.6recommend