8base

8base is a development platform for building web and mobile applications on a managed backend. Its current approach starts with an AI product architect that turns an idea into a design, then generates a backend that developers complete.

What 8base offers

• AI design assistant — a tool called Archie drafts a blueprint with functional and technical design.
• Backend generation — creates the data model, test data, custom functions and a GraphQL API.
• Managed backend — a relational database, object storage, serverless computing and role-based permissions.
• App builder — a visual tool for front ends, usable with basic JavaScript skills.
• Hosting options — shared, dedicated or self-hosted, running on AWS.

Who it works with

Front-end developers, designers, product managers and citizen developers, plus teams that bring in partners for custom work.

Key facts

• Compliance: SOC 2 and HIPAA available as needed
• Funding background: Techstars-backed