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Forge

Freemium#20 of 28 in Backend as a Service

Forge: Forge gives developers a visual relational backend with generated REST and GraphQL APIs. Ranked #20 of 28 in Backend as a Service by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for teams wanting generated APIs without setup.

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At a glance

Editor score
6.5 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Teams wanting generated APIs without setup
Free plan
Yes
Database type
Relational
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free plan includes projects, tables, REST and GraphQL APIs
- Visual schema design with SQL over HTTPS
- JWT auth, row-level access and composable API middleware
Where it doesn't
- External database connectivity is limited to MySQL and PostgreSQL
- Documented team roles are limited to admin, editor and viewer
- Its scope centers on relational data and generated APIs

Our verdict on Forge

Forge is a browser-based backend-as-a-service platform for developers who want to create relational databases and APIs without building backend infrastructure from scratch. Teams define tables and columns visually, then receive generated REST and GraphQL endpoints. The platform also supports SQL over HTTPS, end-user signup and login with JWT authentication, user-scoped row-level access, data import and export, and connections to external MySQL and PostgreSQL databases. It fits web, mobile, and API-driven projects that need a backend console rather than a fully custom infrastructure layer.

The strongest part of Forge is the path from schema design to usable API access. Developers can work in a browser-based table designer, query data with SQL over HTTPS, and add composable middleware for rate limiting, CORS, authentication, and logging. This combines generated API endpoints with controls for user-scoped data access. Team roles add admin, editor, and viewer access, while JSON and SQL import/export support data movement. The Free plan includes project creation, table definition, live REST and GraphQL APIs, and requires no credit card.

Forge also connects with React, Next.js, Vue, Nuxt, Laravel, PHP, Python, Django, Postman, Insomnia, curl, fetch, iOS, Swift, and Android. That breadth makes it suitable for teams building across web, mobile, and API clients. External database connectivity is focused on MySQL and PostgreSQL, and the documented feature scope centers on relational data, generated APIs, authentication, access control, and middleware. Teams wanting those capabilities with minimal backend setup should consider Forge. Teams whose requirements include realtime data, file storage, or serverless functions should compare alternatives that explicitly document those capabilities.

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Forge pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.

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Forge fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Database type	Relational
Authentication methods	Not verified
Serverless functions	Not verified
Realtime data	Not verified
File storage	Not verified
Automatic APIs	Yes
Free authentication users	Not verified
Money-back guarantee	14 days
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	16 integrations: React, Next.js, Vue, Nuxt, Laravel, PHP …
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	forgeconsole.app
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

Forge integrations

Forge lists 16 integrations on its own site.

React
Next.js
Vue
Nuxt
Laravel
PHP
Python
Django
Postman
Insomnia
curl
fetch
iOS
Swift
Android
Kotlin

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