Keel
The backend for your apps, the tools for your teams
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>log in to comment- Ben Morfoot· 3y ago
Super flexible and really high quality platform. Keep up the good work guys!
Keel provides a code-first backend platform with instant internal tools, schema-driven APIs, and full-stack operations features.
- for
- Engineers building operational backends and internal tools for fast-moving teams
- pricing
- contact sales
Key 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.
Use cases
- Rapidly launch a custom order-management system with real-time inventory tracking
- Build internal dashboards for support, logistics, or finance without extra front-end code
- Automate scheduled jobs like nightly email reports with full observability
Keel vs alternatives
 Keel |  Fastgen |  BuildShip |  Fluent CI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Code-first backend with built-in internal tools | Visual backend builder | AI-assisted visual backend | TypeScript-based CI/CD |
| Pricing | Contact sales | Subscription | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 46 | 95 | 118 | 158 |
| Launched | Mar 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2024 |
- Keel vs Fastgen: Fastgen focuses on visual backend design like Webflow, while Keel is code-first with TypeScript extensions.
- Keel vs BuildShip: BuildShip is an AI-powered drag-and-drop backend builder; Keel uses schema + code for deeper customization.
- Keel vs Fluent CI: Fluent CI writes CI/CD pipelines in TypeScript; Keel provides a full backend platform, not just pipelines.
Keel FAQ
How do I deploy changes to production?+
Push your Git changes; Keel’s Git-flow deployment builds and deploys the updated backend automatically.
Can I run Keel on my own infrastructure?+
Yes, Keel offers a self-hosting option with dedicated PostgreSQL and multi-region support.
What security controls are available?+
Keel provides row- and role-based permissions, deny-by-default access, OIDC auth, secrets management, and audit logs.
Is there support for testing my custom functions?+
Keel generates a typed testing package that lets you write end-to-end tests for functions, actions, and jobs.
Do I get a local development experience?+
Keel includes a full local dev environment, CLI, and VSCode extension for rapid iteration.
Summarized by DevHunt from keel.so · Sep 27, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
