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CloudKit vs Kuzzle Backend
Both stand on backend as a service (baas) software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIiPhoneMac+1
Choose CloudKit if you are building an app around structured iCloud data and want syncing across Apple platforms or the web. Consider another option if offline mode is required or changing production schemas without forward compatibility is important.
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Visit Kuzzle Backend The facts
| CloudKit | Kuzzle Backend | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, iPhone, Mac, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | developer.apple.com | kuzzle.io |
| On backend as a service (baas) software | #5 of 20 | #9 of 20 |
CloudKit: what it does well
- Supports bidirectional syncing across Apple platforms and the web.
- Includes up to 1PB free storage per app with Apple Developer Program membership.
- Offers public, private, and shared databases.
- Provides sandbox and production environments.
- Supports integration tests from Xcode or a CI system.
What to know first
- Offline mode is not supported.
- Incoming traffic is subject to limits and controls that can change over time.
- Production schema changes must be forward-compatible.
Kuzzle Backend: what it does well
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