What was it?
Facebook's BaaS — push notifications, data storage, cloud code. The original Firebase competitor.
What happened?
Facebook acquired Parse in 2013, then shut it down. Open-sourced as Parse Server.
Migration Guide
Parse Server (self-hosted) or migrate to Supabase/Firebase.
Replacements compared
2 tracked replacements for Parse, 2 of them with a free plan, cheapest paid from $0/mo.
Timeline & context
Parse shut down in January 2017, 9 years ago. It sat in the backend category, where Soft.xyz tracks 7 discontinued products in total. If you are still running it in production, the migration path above is the shortest route off it.
FAQ
Why did Parse shut down?
Facebook acquired Parse in 2013, then shut it down. Open-sourced as Parse Server.
What should I migrate Parse to?
Supabase, Firebase cover the same use case. Parse Server (self-hosted) or migrate to Supabase/Firebase.
Is there a free alternative to Parse?
Yes — 2 of 2 tracked alternatives still offer a free plan.