Base44 Backend Platform

Base44: The Managed Backend Built for Agentic Development

In the evolving landscape of software engineering, the speed of development is increasingly dictated by how well tools integrate with artificial intelligence. Base44 is the premier backend platform designed specifically to meet the demands of agentic development. By providing a managed infrastructure that bridges the gap between AI prompts and production-ready applications, Base44 allows developers to ship faster and maintain total control through a single, unified interface.

Trusted by the developers of over 10 million apps, the Base44 Backend is not just another Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS); it is a complete ecosystem where AI agents and human developers collaborate to build full-stack applications with unprecedented efficiency.

What's Base44?

Base44 is an AI-powered platform that enables users to build fully functioning applications in minutes. It serves as a managed backend designed to handle the heavy lifting of infrastructure, allowing you to focus on the core logic and user experience. Whether you are building personal productivity apps, back-office tools, customer portals, or large-scale enterprise products, Base44 turns natural language prompts into working software.

At its core, Base44 provides a robust environment where the backend is defined in code, yet optimized for AI workflows. It integrates seamlessly with any frontend, ensuring that your Base44 infrastructure remains flexible and scalable as your project grows. By eliminating the need for complex integrations and manual server management, Base44 empowers anyone to transform their words into production-ready digital products.

Key Features of Base44

AI Agent Optimization

The Base44 CLI is purpose-built for leading AI agents such as Claude Code and Cursor. With instant "Skills" designed to reduce rework, these agents can navigate the Base44 environment to speed up deployment and refine code with minimal human intervention.

Authentication & Identity

Security starts at the front door. Base44 comes with Google OAuth ready out of the box and supports custom authentication flows. There is no need to hire or integrate a separate auth provider; Base44 handles identity management natively.

Database & Entities with TypeScript

With Base44, you define your data model directly in code. The platform handles all storage, validation, migrations, and queries. Thanks to full TypeScript support, developers benefit from type safety and autocompletion throughout the development lifecycle.

Permissions & Security

Protecting data is a top priority. Base44 features built-in Row-level security (RLS). You can define specific rules for who can read, write, or delete data, and Base44 enforces these rules across all clients automatically.

Realtime Sync & File Storage

• Realtime Sync: Keep all connected users in sync with live updates. Base44 manages the infrastructure, so you don't have to deal with WebSocket configurations or polling.
• File Storage: Upload and serve images or documents via a CDN-backed system that is permission-aware and production-ready.

Backend Functions & Connectors

Run secure server-side code for sensitive operations using Backend Functions. These functions allow you to access secrets and call external APIs safely. Additionally, Base44 offers ready-to-use connectors for AI, email, and third-party API access via OAuth.

How to Use Base44

Shipping a backend with Base44 is a streamlined three-step process designed to take you from a concept to a live environment in record time.

1. Create Your App: Initialize your project by running the command:

   npx base44 create my-app

2. Define the Backend: Utilize AI agents to define your backend structures, entities, and logic based on natural language prompts.
3. Deploy to Production: Push your application to the cloud with a single command:

   npx base44 deploy

This workflow ensures that Base44 handles the deployment, hosting, custom domains, and automatic HTTPS, letting you focus strictly on building features.

Use Cases

Base44 is versatile enough to support a wide range of development scenarios:

• Personal Productivity Apps: Quickly turn a workflow idea into a functional tool for personal use.
• Back-Office Tools: Build internal dashboards and administrative interfaces that connect directly to your business data.
• Customer Portals: Create secure, branded environments for your clients to interact with your services.
• Enterprise Products: Scale to millions of users with a managed backend that supports complex permissions and high-performance requirements.
• AI-Driven Development: Leverage AI agents to prototype and iterate on full-stack apps faster than traditional manual coding allows.

FAQ

What is the Base44 Backend?

The Base44 Backend is a managed infrastructure platform designed to help developers and AI agents build and deploy full-stack applications quickly. It includes database management, auth, security, and hosting in one interface.

How is the Base44 Backend different from other BaaS platforms?

Unlike traditional BaaS platforms, Base44 is specifically optimized for agentic development. Its CLI and workflows are designed to be understood and manipulated by AI agents, reducing the friction usually found in manual backend configuration.

What does it mean to be an AI-first backend?

Being AI-first means that Base44 provides the necessary context and tools (like instant Skills) for AI agents to write code, manage migrations, and deploy apps autonomously or with minimal guidance, making the development process much faster.

Is Base44 production-ready?

Yes. With features like CDN-backed file storage, automatic HTTPS, row-level security, and a proven track record of supporting millions of apps, Base44 is built to handle production workloads at any scale.