Side Projects
Your side project deserves a real backend
Not a toy, not a tutorial project — a real production backend. Free, forever, no credit card.
The problem
Side projects die because the backend takes too long to build or costs money you do not want to spend on something unproven. Most free backend options are too limited for real apps.
How Backenly helps
Backenly's free plan gives your side project a complete, permanent backend — PostgreSQL database, REST APIs, authentication, and file storage — at no cost, with no expiry.
What you get
Permanently free, no expiry
One project on Backenly is free forever. Not a trial, not a free tier that expires. Your side project will keep running.
Real PostgreSQL, not a toy database
Your free project gets a real 512 MB PostgreSQL database — enough for most side projects to run indefinitely.
Auth and realtime included
User authentication and realtime subscriptions are included even on the free plan. You can build real, interactive apps — not just static pages.
Ship in a weekend
Describe your side project to Backenly on Saturday morning. Have a working product with a real backend by Saturday afternoon.
Common questions
How long does the free project last?
Forever. The free plan is not a trial. Your project stays live as long as Backenly is operating.
What are the limits on the free plan?
The free plan includes 1 project, 200 AI credits per month, daily automated monitoring and self-repair, up to 500 monthly active users, 512 MB PostgreSQL, 1 GB file storage, and full access to auth and realtime.
Can I upgrade if my side project takes off?
Yes. If your side project becomes something bigger, upgrade to Starter ($19/month) or Pro ($99/month) at any time — no data migration required.
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