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Backengine lets you create full-stack web apps using natural language, without coding or infrastructure concerns.

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What is Backengine?

Backengine is an innovative platform that transforms software development by enabling users to create full-stack web applications using natural language. This tool eliminates the need for coding expertise or infrastructure management, making app development accessible to a wider audience. It offers instant setup of a complete software stack, including a Postgres database, backend API, JWT Authentication, and Next.js frontend. Backengine is particularly useful for developing CRUD-style applications like internal tools, social apps, SaaS products, and side projects. Users can enjoy seamless integrations, with the frontend created in their GitHub account and the option to deploy through Vercel. This platform serves as an alternative to traditional coding methods, providing a rapid and user-friendly solution for web app development.

Who created Backengine?

Backengine was founded by an innovative team that created a platform allowing users to build full-stack web applications using only natural language. The tool eliminates the need for coding knowledge, providing instant setup of complete software stacks. Backengine offers features such as instant backend generation, pre-built Next.js frontend, and seamless integrations with GitHub and Vercel for deployment. This user-friendly approach makes it a go-to solution for accessible web app development.

What is Backengine used for?

Effective for creating CRUD-style applications such as internal tools
Ideal for social apps
Suitable for SaaS products
Useful for side projects
Provides flexible integrations
Enables frontend creation in the user's GitHub account
Options to link with Vercel for immediate deployment
Alternative to traditional coding practices
Rapid and accessible web app development
Ideal for anything that could normally be developed with code
Creating full-stack web applications using only natural language
Building CRUD-style applications such as internal tools, social apps, SaaS products, and side projects
Providing instant setup of a software stack including a Postgres database, backend API, JWT Authentication, and a Next.js frontend
Enabling flexible integrations with the frontend created in the user's GitHub account and deployment options with Vercel
Revolutionizing software development by eliminating the need for coding knowledge or infrastructure management
Offering an alternative to traditional coding practices
Making application development accessible to a wider audience
Allowing users to benefit from extensibility with direct access to managed database and total control over backend code and database migrations in GitHub
Handling the majority of the stack for even the most complex projects
Providing a go-to solution for rapid and accessible web app development
Creating CRUD-style applications
Building internal tools
Developing social apps
Creating SaaS products
Developing side projects
Instant setup of complete software stack
Access to Postgres database
Building backend API with natural language
Frontend integration with GitHub
Deploying applications with Vercel
Creating CRUD-style applications like internal tools
Building social apps
Developing SaaS products
Working on side projects
Building full-stack web applications
Using natural language for software development
Instant setup of software stack including a Postgres database, backend API, JWT Authentication, and Next.js frontend
Flexible integrations for frontend integration with GitHub and deployment options with Vercel
Creating CRUD-style applications such as internal tools
Building SaaS products
Creating side projects
Accessing and managing databases
Transferring ownership of cloud resources
Automated frontend creation in GitHub
Seamless deployment with Vercel
Creating full-stack web applications using natural language
Building CRUD-style applications like internal tools, social apps, and SaaS products
Instant setup of complete software stack with Postgres database, backend API, JWT Authentication, and Next.js frontend
Flexible integrations with user's GitHub account and Vercel for deployment
Alternative to traditional coding practices for rapid web app development
Extensible platform allowing direct access to databases and cloud resources
Ideal for users without coding knowledge or those looking for accessible application development
Revolutionizing software development by eliminating the need for coding expertise
Enabling product designers and individuals without coding experience to build sophisticated software
Beta access available by leaving an email or expressing interest

Who is Backengine for?

App developers
Web Developers
Software developers
IT professionals
Entrepreneurs
Internal tool developers
Social app developers
SaaS product developers
Side project developers
Product designers
Enthusiasts and Tinkerers

How to use Backengine?

To use Backengine, follow these steps:

Sign Up and Access: Sign up for Backengine and gain access to the platform. A limited number of beta users currently have access, and early access can be obtained by leaving your email and expressing interest or through a referral.
Explore Features: Backengine allows users to build full-stack web applications using natural language. You can quickly set up a complete software stack, including a Postgres database, backend API, JWT Authentication, and a Next.js frontend without the need for extensive coding knowledge.
Top Features: Enjoy features like instant full stack setup, instant backend generation, a pre-built Next.js frontend, ideal integrations with GitHub and Vercel for seamless deployment, and extensibility to manage your database and cloud resources.
FAQs: Get answers to common questions about Backengine, such as pricing (offering a 14-day free trial and then $30 per month), extensibility, potential early usage, applications that can be built, and integration into existing stacks (under development).
Customization and Flexibility: Benefit from complete access to your codebase and infrastructure to build applications using both natural language and code. Backengine also provides built-in OAuth for security and compliance.
Development and Deployment: Develop on robust, scalable architectures offered by Backengine, accelerate development with instant deployment, and enjoy rapid prototyping capabilities.
Community Interaction: Engage with the Backengine community by using chat adapters, coding agents, and easily accessible command-line interfaces for further exploration and customization.

By following these steps, you can effectively utilize Backengine to develop web applications without extensive coding knowledge, leveraging natural language and innovative features for a seamless development experience.

Pros

Custom auth for your apps
Extensibility for managing and accessing the database or transferring ownership of cloud resources
Effective for rapid and accessible web app development
Automated backend generation using natural language
Next.js frontend with scaffolding and authentication ready
Provides industry-standard authentication
Core Engine functionality is free forever
Pro version available for more capable models, lifting of usage caps, and code export
Scalable Architecture: Develop on robust, scalable architectures that grow with you.
Customisation + Flexibility: Complete access to your codebase & infrastructure. Build with words and code.
Security + Compliance: OAuth build-in, providing peace of mind and safeguarding your applications.
Chat adapters: Ability to stream with tool calls.
Latest foundational models: Access the latest foundational models.
No rate limit on messages
Total control over backend code and database migrations in GitHub

Cons

Limited extensibility compared to traditional coding where users have full control over their code and infrastructure
Possible lack of community support or resources for troubleshooting and learning
Lack of information on security measures beyond OAuth, raising concerns for data protection
No information regarding the scalability of the platform for enterprise-level projects
Limited user testimonials and feedback available
No mention of ability to handle complex or specialized software development tasks
Pricing at $30 per month may not be justifiable for all users
May not provide as many customization options as some competing AI development tools
No clear mention of advanced AI features compared to other AI tools in the industry
Limited number of beta users can access Backengine which may restrict widespread adoption
Integration with existing stacks is under development, limiting its usability for those with established systems
No explicit mention of advanced features like machine learning or AI capabilities which may be available in other AI tools
Integration into existing stacks is still in early stages and not fully developed
Limited number of beta users can access Backengine
Integration into existing stacks is still under development

Pros

Cons

Custom auth for your apps
Extensibility for managing and accessing the database or transferring ownership of cloud resources
Effective for rapid and accessible web app development
Automated backend generation using natural language
Next.js frontend with scaffolding and authentication ready
Provides industry-standard authentication
Core Engine functionality is free forever
Pro version available for more capable models, lifting of usage caps, and code export
Scalable Architecture: Develop on robust, scalable architectures that grow with you.
Customisation + Flexibility: Complete access to your codebase & infrastructure. Build with words and code.
Security + Compliance: OAuth build-in, providing peace of mind and safeguarding your applications.
Chat adapters: Ability to stream with tool calls.
Latest foundational models: Access the latest foundational models.
No rate limit on messages
Total control over backend code and database migrations in GitHub

Limited extensibility compared to traditional coding where users have full control over their code and infrastructure
Possible lack of community support or resources for troubleshooting and learning
Lack of information on security measures beyond OAuth, raising concerns for data protection
No information regarding the scalability of the platform for enterprise-level projects
Limited user testimonials and feedback available
No mention of ability to handle complex or specialized software development tasks
Pricing at $30 per month may not be justifiable for all users
May not provide as many customization options as some competing AI development tools
No clear mention of advanced AI features compared to other AI tools in the industry
Limited number of beta users can access Backengine which may restrict widespread adoption
Integration with existing stacks is under development, limiting its usability for those with established systems
No explicit mention of advanced features like machine learning or AI capabilities which may be available in other AI tools
Integration into existing stacks is still in early stages and not fully developed
Limited number of beta users can access Backengine
Integration into existing stacks is still under development

Backengine Pricing and plans

Paid plans start at $30/month and include:

Instant Full Stack
Instant Backend
Next.js Frontend
Ideal Integrations
Extensibility
14-day free trial

Backengine FAQs

How much does it cost?: Backengine offers a 14-day free trial. After the trial period, the service costs $30 per month.

How extensible is it? Can I leave?: Backengine is highly extensible. You can connect to your managed Postgres database, make changes to your frontend on GitHub, or transfer ownership of cloud resources.

When can I use it?: A limited number of beta users can access Backengine. Early access may be granted when you leave your email and express your interest or get referred to us.

What can I build with Backengine?: With Backengine, you can build anything that you could normally develop with code. It is ideal for CRUD style applications, including internal tools, social apps, SaaS products, and more.

Can I use Backengine on my existing stack?: Currently, integration of Backengine into existing stacks is under development. Interested users are encouraged to contact the team for potential early usage.