Loading SaaS profile...
8base
A GraphQL-based low-code backend for building professional web and mobile apps.
What it does
Provides an instant GraphQL API for any data model. Features a visual schema builder to design relational databases. Includes built-in user management and role-based access control (RBAC). Allows developers to extend logic with serverless JavaScript/TypeScript functions. Integrates with popular front-end frameworks like React, Vue, and React Native.
Why it works
Speed: Eliminates the need to write boilerplate backend code, speeding up development by 10x. Scale: Leverages AWS Aurora and Lambda to provide enterprise-grade scalability automatically. GraphQL Native: Uses GraphQL as the primary interface, ensuring efficient data fetching for modern apps. Flexibility: Unlike many 'no-code' tools, it is highly extensible for professional developers.
Category: Utilities & System Tools
Team Size: 26-100
Visit Website
As of 2026
Utilities & System Tools
Revenue: $1M-$10M ARR
A GraphQL-based low-code backend for building professional web and mobile apps.
Overview
8base is a low-code development platform that provides a powerful, serverless backend for developers. Built on top of AWS, it offers a GraphQL API, data modeling, user authentication, and serverless functions out of the box, allowing engineering teams to build complex, scalable applications without managing infrastructure.
Funding status: Funded
Revenue source: Subscriptions
Customer type: B2B
Pricing: Freemium
Tech stack: React, Node.js, GraphQL, AWS Aurora, AWS Lambda
Platform: Web • API
Integrations: AWS, GitHub, Slack, Zapier, Auth0
Founder story
Founded in 2017 by Albert Santalo in Coral Gables, Florida. Albert, a serial entrepreneur (previously founded CareCloud), realized that building the same backend infrastructure for every project was a waste of talent. He built 8base to democratize app building, allowing developers to focus on the 'business logic' rather than the plumbing.
What it does
- Provides an instant GraphQL API for any data model
- Features a visual schema builder to design relational databases
- Includes built-in user management and role-based access control (RBAC)
- Allows developers to extend logic with serverless JavaScript/TypeScript functions
- Integrates with popular front-end frameworks like React, Vue, and React Native.
Who it's for
- Software engineers
- Frontend developers
- Startup technical founders
- Agencies
Why it works
- Speed: Eliminates the need to write boilerplate backend code, speeding up development by 10x
- Scale: Leverages AWS Aurora and Lambda to provide enterprise-grade scalability automatically
- GraphQL Native: Uses GraphQL as the primary interface, ensuring efficient data fetching for modern apps
- Flexibility: Unlike many 'no-code' tools, it is highly extensible for professional developers.
Growth strategies
- Targeted the developer community via technical tutorials and documentation.
- Used a product- led model with a free 'Developer' tier to drive initial adoption.
- Focused on the 'Low- Code' movement as a bridge between pure code and no-code tools.
- Raised $10.6M in Series A funding to expand their AI- driven development features.
Alternatives
Comparison overview
- Firebase: 8base is better for relational data and GraphQL; Firebase is better for real-time NoSQL.
- Supabase: A very close rival; 8base offers a more 'managed' experience compared to Supabase's open-source focus.
- 8base is the premier choice for developers who want a GraphQL-first, enterprise-ready backend without the DevOps overhead.