Userbase
Logins and persistence for static sites
Founded by:
Daniel Vassallo
(@dvassallo)
Categories:
Web app development
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About
Userbase enables developers to add user accounts and data persistence to static websites without writing backend code. It provides a JavaScript SDK for client-side authentication, database queries, and end-to-end encryption. The platform offers a free tier for small projects and paid plans for production use, including Stripe integration and increased storage limits. It is open source and can be self-hosted.
Key Features
- Client-side JavaScript SDK for auth and database
- End-to-end encryption with user-controlled keys
- No backend management required
- Open source and self-hostable
- Stripe integration for payments
What Makes It Different
Combines authentication and database into a single client-side SDK with a focus on privacy and zero backend management, unlike traditional BaaS providers that require more complex setup or server-side logic.
Pricing
Free tier available (1 web app, 100 users, 100 MB storage). Paid 'Prod' plan is $89/year. Storage add-ons available.
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