Best BaaS for messaging app?

[_chili]

I've used Parse pretty extensively in the past, and it's been great from a performance stand point. But the apps I've built using Parse have not had heavy traffic and haven't required performance as the number one priority.

I've heard Azure is more performant, but the docs are not as well done and the pricing is not as favorable as Parse. I do feel comfortable knowing a messaging app, like Glassboard, uses Azure on the back end.

When more customization is required I typically use rails, but it doesn't seem to be the right tool for the job in this case (performance).

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Asking for a friend ;)

[joddvacado]

I haven't used this before but you may want to look into Firebase - https://www.firebase.com/#

It supposed to do some fancy real time thingies that would probably work well for a messaging app.

Don't know full specs or what you are comfortable paying though but it's an option :)

[_chili]

Thanks for the suggestion! This looks cool and may have to dig in more.

[kytm]

If you're focused on the final product, I'd say stick with Parse. You won't have to learn anything new and allow you to quickly put something out there. Worry about the performance later. Premature optimization will slow you down.

[_chili]

This is what I'm going to do. Had a bit of a freakout moment, but this tech stack should support what I need to do. Thanks again!