Stack: Kubernetes + BaaS
Stack is a Kubernetes-first backend platform. It gives you three big wins from day one:
- One manifest, full backend: define your app and the backend services you need in a single
StackApp. - Dev equals prod: the same CRDs and operator workflow run everywhere Kubernetes runs.
- No glue work: Stack creates secrets and wires services automatically.
Looking for a deeper dive? Read the Stack architecture guide to see how the operator, CRDs, and supporting services interact.
How Stack compares to related tools
Other platforms and services that solve adjacent parts of the problem.
| Tool | Primary focus | Backend services (DB, auth, APIs) | Deployment model | Uses Kubernetes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | Full application stack (backend + deploy) | Yes | Declarative config (CRD) | Yes |
| Supabase | Backend as a service | Yes | Managed service or DIY | Optional |
| Canine | PaaS-style app hosting | No | Git-based deploys | Yes |
| Disco | PaaS-style app hosting | No | Git push deploys | No |
| Uncloud | Container deployment | No | Docker Compose | No |
| Kamal | Application deployment | No | SSH-based | No |
| Dokploy | App deployment & hosting | No | Docker / Docker Compose | No |