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Para Cloud

Para Cloud Hosting

The backend for busy developers, fully managed.

Para Cloud runs the open-source Para backend for you. Keep the same JSON API and client libraries, and skip the infrastructure work.

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Flat pricing

Free

For prototypes and small apps.

Free
No credit card required
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  • One app
  • Shared database
  • Maximum 10 000 objects in storage
  • High availability & failover
  • Encryption at rest
  • Community support

Paid

Ready for production.

25€
per app, per month
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  • Dedicated database
  • 10 GB storage included
  • 1.5€ per additional GB, per month
  • Automatic scalability
  • High availability & failover
  • Point-in-time recovery
  • Encryption at rest
  • Backup and restore
  • Email support

Prices exclude EU VAT (not applicable to customers outside the EU). Billing is monthly. Annual billing is available: pay 10 months and get 2 months free. Additional storage and app credits can be purchased at any time.

Fully managed, production-ready BaaS

Advanced authentication

Authenticate users with social accounts, LDAP or Active Directory. Para issues a JWT and applies resource permissions.

Full-text search

Every object is indexed automatically. Query by field, wildcard, geo point or more-like-this.

JSON API

Create, read, update and delete objects with a simple, secure JSON API. Pagination and field limiting are included.

Distributed cache

Objects are cached when they are created or updated. This speeds up reads and reduces load on the database.

Global scalability

Hosted on AWS inside a private cloud. Scale up and down quickly, with data replicated across regions.

Backup and restore

The paid plan includes backup and restore. Export a JSON archive and restore it when you need it.

Para Cloud or self-hosted Para?

FeaturePara CloudSelf-hosted Para
UpdatesAutomaticYou manage
BackupsIncluded on paid plansYou configure
ScalingAutomaticYou scale
SupportEmail supportCommunity support
Data locationAWS (US, EU or JP)Your choice
Starting priceFreeYour infrastructure

Questions about Para Cloud

The details behind the plans.

Is VAT included in the price?
No. Prices exclude European Union VAT. VAT does not apply to customers outside the EU.
Can I pay annually?
Yes. Annual billing is available: pay for 10 months and get 2 months free.
What is included in the free plan?
One app, a shared database, up to 10K objects, global failover, email support, and community support on GitHub.
What happens if I exceed 10K objects?
Upgrade to the paid plan. Para Cloud does not stop the service abruptly; we contact you by email and ask for payment details. If you do not provide them within 7 days, we deactivate the account until payment is provided.
Can I export my data?
Yes. The paid plan includes backup and restore, and you can download a JSON archive. On termination, request your data within 14 days.
Where is Para Cloud hosted?
Para Cloud runs on AWS inside a private cloud, with automatic failover in one of three regions (EU, US, JP).