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Keel vs Replyke
Keel is a general backend platform, while Replyke focuses specifically on social infrastructure (auth, feeds, comments).
KeelThe backend for your apps, the tools for your teams
ReplykeOpen-Source Social Infrastructure Layer for Web/Mobile AppsWhich to pick
Pick Keel if you want…
- Code-first backend with built-in internal tools
- General purpose backend
- Integrations with VSCode extension (on Keel's list, not Replyke's)
Pick Replyke if you want…
- Plug-and-play social backend
- Integrations with React, React Native or Expo (on Replyke's list, not Keel's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Keel:Keel provides a code-first backend platform with instant internal tools, schema-driven APIs, and full-stack operations features.
- Replyke:Replyke provides an open-source, TypeScript-first backend layer for adding social features like auth, profiles, feeds, comments, and notifications to web and mobile apps.
- Best for
- Keel:Code-first backend with built-in internal tools
- Replyke:Plug-and-play social backend
- Who it’s for
- Keel:Engineers building operational backends and internal tools for fast-moving teams
- Replyke:Developers building user-centric products who need ready-made social infrastructure.
- Pricing
- Keel:Contact sales
- Replyke:Freemium
- Plans
- Keel:—
- Replyke:Free $0/ month · Hobby $15/ month · Pro $25/ month · Growth $75/ month
- Open source
- Keel:Yes
- Replyke:Yes
- Works with
- Keel:VSCode extension
- Replyke:React, React Native, Expo, Node, REST API, JavaScript
Keel features
- Schema-driven data model. Define data models, actions, and permissions in a clear schema that generates APIs and internal tools.
- TypeScript extensions. Write custom functions, jobs, and durable functions in TypeScript with full type safety.
- Version-controlled environments. Create multiple environments, branch deployments, and PR previews with audit trails.
- Built-in testing framework. Generate type-safe end-to-end tests from the schema for actions, functions, and jobs.
- Instant internal tools. Automatically generate UI tools for ops teams that stay in sync with schema changes.
- Serverless infrastructure. Managed, multi-region PostgreSQL and serverless runtime scales from first to millionth user.
Replyke features
- Auth & OAuth. Email/password sign-in, password resets and OAuth (Google, GitHub, Apple, Facebook) with session handling.
- User Profiles & Relationships. Customizable profiles, follows, mutual connections and role-based workspace invites.
- Content & Data Management. Entity-based storage with custom fields, comments, reactions, collections and file uploads.
- Real-time Communication. Chat, messaging and push notifications with read tracking.
- Moderation & Trust & Safety. Reporting, suspension, soft-delete settings and admin dashboards.
- AI Enhancements. Semantic search, content-based Q&A, interest matching and deletion settings (available from Hobby plan).
Keel vs Replyke FAQ
Is Keel or Replyke free?+
Replyke has a free plan; paid plans start at $15/month (Hobby).
Is Keel or Replyke open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Keel (teamkeel/keel on GitHub) and Replyke (replyke/monorepo on GitHub).
Do Keel and Replyke integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Keel lists VSCode extension; Replyke lists React, React Native, Expo, Node and 2 more.
On DevHunt
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