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Why RestAPI.com

Building a backend from scratch means setting up databases, writing APIs, implementing authentication, configuring servers, and maintaining it all. RestAPI.com handles these essentials so you can ship faster and focus on your users.

The Problem​

Every web and mobile app needs a backend. But building one means:

  • Weeks of setup before you can start on features
  • Ongoing maintenance for security patches, scaling, and backups
  • Repeated work solving the same problems project after project
  • Infrastructure costs that grow with your team, not just your users

The Solution​

RestAPI.com gives you a production-ready backend in minutes:

Traditional Backend          RestAPI.com
─────────────────────        ─────────────────────
Set up servers               ✓ Serverless
Design database              ✓ Schema designer
Write REST API               ✓ Auto-generated
Implement auth               ✓ Built-in providers
Configure scaling            ✓ Auto-scaling
Set up backups               ✓ Automatic
Deploy & maintain            ✓ Fully managed

When to Use RestAPI.com​

Rapid Prototyping & MVPs​

Go from idea to working backend in minutes. Validate your concept before investing in custom infrastructure.

"Having a running backend in minutes" enables fast iteration during early development phases.

Frontend-First Development​

Your team excels at building user interfaces. Let RestAPI.com handle the backend while you focus on what you do best.

Startups & Small Teams​

Ship without hiring a dedicated backend team. RestAPI.com eliminates the need for specialized infrastructure knowledge.

Apps with Unpredictable Traffic​

Auto-scaling handles traffic spikes without manual intervention. Pay for what you use, scale to zero when idle.

Real-time Applications​

Built-in WebSocket support for live updates. Chat apps, dashboards, collaborative tools—real-time is included, not bolted on.

Multi-Platform Projects​

One backend serves web, mobile, and desktop. Standard REST APIs work with any client that speaks HTTP.

Benefits​

Ship Faster​

TraditionalRestAPI.com
Weeks to first APIMinutes to first API
Custom auth implementationBuilt-in identity providers
Manual deployment setupGit push to deploy

Reduce Costs​

  • No servers to pay for when idle
  • No DevOps engineer required
  • No database administrator needed
  • Pay only for actual usage

Scale Automatically​

  • Handles traffic spikes without configuration
  • Global distribution across EU and Norway
  • Low latency from edge locations worldwide

Stay Secure​

  • HTTPS everywhere by default
  • Role-based access control built-in
  • Security policy rules for fine-grained permissions
  • Automatic security updates

Maintain Less​

  • Zero server maintenance
  • Automatic backups and recovery
  • Managed database operations
  • No infrastructure to patch

What You Can Build​

  • Web applications — SPAs with React, Angular, Vue
  • Mobile apps — iOS and Android backends
  • Internal tools — Admin panels and dashboards
  • Real-time apps — Chat, notifications, live updates
  • Content platforms — Blogs, CMSs, media libraries
  • E-commerce — Product catalogs, orders, inventory
  • SaaS products — Multi-tenant applications

Getting Started​

Ready to build? Create your first API in the Developer Portal:

  1. Sign up at portal.restapi.com
  2. Create a new API
  3. Design your schema
  4. Start making requests

No credit card required. Free tier available.

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