Back4App vs Socket.IO
Back4AppBackend-as-a-Service
Socket.IOBackend-as-a-Service
FreePublished price
Back4App Backend-as-a-Service Low-code backend platform built on Parse. | Socket.IO Backend-as-a-Service Bidirectional and low-latency communication for every platform | |
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| Overview | ||
| Category | Backend-as-a-Service | Backend-as-a-Service |
| What it is | Back4App provides a low-code backend platform built on the open-source Parse framework, offering database, APIs, push notifications, and cloud functions for mobile and web apps. | Library enabling real-time bidirectional event-based communication between browser clients and servers with fallback support. |
| Pricing | ||
| Published price | Free: 25K requests/month Hobby: $25/month Pro: $100/month Enterprise: Custom pricing | Free Socket.IO is free, open-source software (MIT license). The client and server libraries carry no license cost; there is no paid commercial tier. |
| Pricing model | Not available | Free |
| Free options | Not available | Free plan · No free trial |
| Deal on Cubbie | None right now | None right now |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2016 | 2010 |
| Team size | 11-50 employees | 1-10 employees |
| Headquarters | Boca Raton, Florida | Remote |