Para

Flexible and modular backend framework/server for object persistence, API development and authentication.

Actively maintained
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At a glance

GitHub stars
574
Last activity
2026-10-28
Latest release
1.57.0
2026-10-09
Commits (12 mo)
169
License
Apache-2.0
Language / platform
Java, Docker

Maintenance health: Actively maintained — Commits in the last 3 months.

Run Para yourself

  • RAM: ~2 GB server (1 vCPU)
  • Docker: yes

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ProviderPlan size~ USD / month
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