What Is RestAPI.com
RestAPI.com is a serverless, low-code backend-as-a-service that lets you focus on your frontend development. Define your data schema, and RestAPI.com instantly provides you with a fully functional REST API, authentication, real-time sync, and hosting—all without managing servers.
How It Works
- Design your schema in the Developer Portal or write it as JSON
- Get instant REST endpoints for your collections
- Connect your frontend using standard HTTP requests
- Deploy your app to RestAPI.com hosting or your own domain
Core Capabilities
Data Storage
Define collections with typed properties and get a full REST API automatically. Support for:
- Standard data types (string, integer, decimal, boolean, date, GUID)
- Binary large objects (BLOBs) for file storage
- Relationships between collections via lookups
- Validation rules and default values
Authentication
Secure your API with built-in authentication:
- Identity providers: Microsoft, Google, Facebook
- JWT tokens: Industry-standard bearer token authentication
- Service accounts: For server-to-server communication
- Role-based access: Control who can read, write, and delete
Functions
Extend your backend with serverless JavaScript:
- Trigger functions: Run code on POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE operations
- HTTP functions: Create custom endpoints
- AI Variants: Generate content variations (no-code)
Real-time
Keep clients in sync with live updates:
- Database change detection: Subscribe to collection changes
- Direct client messaging: Peer-to-peer communication via channels
- Server-to-client messaging: Push updates from functions
- Protocol options: Azure Web PubSub or SignalR
Hosting
Deploy web applications with zero configuration:
- Subdomain hosting:
your-app.restapi.cloud - Custom domains: Use your own domain with managed SSL
- Static sites & SPAs: Support for React, Angular, Vue, and more
- Virtual paths: Access your API without CORS configuration
Platform Features
Serverless
No servers to provision, manage, or scale. RestAPI.com handles infrastructure automatically, so you only pay for what you use.
Low-Code
Minimize backend coding. Design your schema visually in the Developer Portal, or write it as JSON. Add custom logic only when you need it.
Fully Managed
Database administration, scaling, security patches, backups, and restoration are all handled for you.
Global Distribution
Deploy to regions closest to your users:
| Region | Prefix | Location |
|---|---|---|
| EU | eu | Amsterdam |
| Norway | no | Norway |
CI/CD Ready
Store your schema as JSON in Git and deploy via:
- GitHub Actions
- Azure DevOps Pipelines
- RestAPI Terminal (RAT) CLI
Secure by Default
- Encrypted communication (HTTPS)
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Security policy rules
- Row-level security via views
Who Built RestAPI.com
RestAPI.com was created by developers who experienced the repetitive challenges of backend development firsthand. As consultants, they found themselves rebuilding the same infrastructure—authentication, data storage, real-time sync—project after project. RestAPI.com is their solution: a platform that handles the backend essentials so you can focus on what makes your app unique.