parse-server

Parse Server is an open-source backend framework that allows developers to build applications with a scalable and flexible backend.

Evaluated Mar 14, 2026 (0d ago)
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⚙ Agent Friendliness
78
/ 100
Can an agent use this?
🔒 Security
60
/ 100
Is it safe for agents?
⚡ Reliability
50
/ 100
Does it work consistently?

Score Breakdown

⚙ Agent Friendliness

MCP Quality
80
Documentation
80
Error Messages
--
Auth Simplicity
70
Rate Limits
80

🔒 Security

TLS Enforcement
100
Auth Strength
50
Scope Granularity
0
Dep. Hygiene
50
Secret Handling
100

No known severe vulnerabilities, but some dependencies may have issues.

⚡ Reliability

Uptime/SLA
50
Version Stability
50
Breaking Changes
50
Error Recovery
50
AF Security Reliability

Best When

You need a customizable backend solution for your application.

Avoid When

You require a simple, out-of-the-box solution without the need for extensive customization.

Use Cases

  • Mobile app backend
  • Web application backend
  • Real-time data synchronization

Not For

  • Small projects with minimal backend needs
  • Developers looking for a fully managed service

Interface

REST API
Yes
GraphQL
No
gRPC
No
MCP Server
Yes
SDK
Yes
Webhooks
Yes

Authentication

Methods: API Key Session Token
OAuth: No Scopes: No

Pricing

Model: Open Source
Free tier: Yes
Requires CC: No

Agent Metadata

Pagination
Cursor-based pagination
Idempotent
True
Retry Guidance
Documented

Known Gotchas

  • Complex setup for new users
  • Requires understanding of backend concepts

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Scores are editorial opinions as of 2026-03-14.

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