FAQ’s
What is BackStract?
BackStract is a low-code Backend as a Service Platform ( BaaS). The term BackStract™ is made up of 2 words (Backend + Abstraction). BackStract helps developers & development teams build, ship, deploy & scale software quickly & reliably with minimum custom code involvement. BackStract exposes API's (together with documentation) that can be integrated to any front-end or further exposed to different use-cases.
What can BackStract do for you? (WIP)
- Build your entire backend including queues, cache, cron jobs, etc
- Connect with third party API's
Is there any vendor lock-in?
No, there is no vendor lock-in. You can download your code (API's) together with document + deployment instructions at any point of time. This functionality is only available for Agency + Enterprise plans. For starters plan, this functionality is available upon purchase of a 6 month or yearly subscription.
What technology/language would the code be downloaded in?
As of now, the downloaded code will be in Python. We are working on to add more tech-stacks (including Node, Go, etc)
Who owns the data?
You are the absolute owner of your data. This also includes any data that is generated by your customers.
What databases do you support?
We support a wide range of databases:
Bring your own database
You can connect your own database / RDS. Currently, we support MariaDB and Postgres.
Create your database
BackStract offers the functionality that allows you to create a database on the platform itself. This database can then be exported out of BackStract whenever necessary (data + structure)
Let BackStract automatically create a schema for you.
Unsure of what columns and tables you require? No worries! Simply focus on creating API's and let BackStract do its magic of creating a database for you.
How scalable is BackStract?
BackStract is a highly scalable BaaS platform. On a recent performance benchmark test, BackStract served 1.5 million API hits over a period of 15 seconds with an average response time of 7 ms. Get in touch with our support team to understand how you can scale BackStract to better serve your scalability needs.
Is BackStract HIPPA and GDPR compliant?
Yes, BackStract is both HIPPA and GDPR compliant.
Can I integrate my custom code?
Yes, you can integrate your custom code. As of now, we support Python. We are currently working to support Java, Node and Go.
How does the pricing work?
BackStract offers multiple pricing options depending on the number of API's that can be generated, data-transfer, storage and workspaces. Head over to our pricing page for more information.