RESTHeart
API generation software
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What is RESTHeart
RESTHeart is an open-source REST API server that exposes MongoDB data and services over HTTP. It is used by developers to build data-centric backends, quickly publish CRUD endpoints, and add custom business logic via plugins. The product focuses on MongoDB-first API generation and includes features such as authentication/authorization, request handling, and operational tooling for running as a standalone service.
MongoDB-native API exposure
RESTHeart is designed specifically to sit in front of MongoDB and expose collections and documents as RESTful resources. This can reduce the amount of custom backend code needed for common CRUD patterns. For teams standardizing on MongoDB, the MongoDB-first approach is a practical fit compared with more general-purpose API builders.
Extensible via plugins
RESTHeart supports extending behavior through a plugin mechanism, enabling custom endpoints, validation, and business logic beyond basic CRUD. This helps teams keep a consistent API gateway layer while still implementing domain-specific requirements. It also allows incremental adoption: start with generated endpoints and add custom logic where needed.
Self-hosted and open source
RESTHeart is available as open source and is typically deployed in self-managed environments. This suits organizations that need control over runtime configuration, network placement, and data access paths. It can also be used in regulated environments where fully managed services are not acceptable.
Primarily MongoDB-focused
RESTHeart’s core value is tied to MongoDB, so it is not a general API generator across many databases and SaaS sources. Organizations with heterogeneous data stores may need additional tools or separate API layers. This can increase architectural complexity when compared with platforms that unify multiple backends behind one API surface.
Requires backend operations skills
Running RESTHeart typically involves self-hosting concerns such as deployment, scaling, monitoring, and upgrades. Teams without strong DevOps practices may find the operational overhead higher than managed alternatives. Security configuration (authentication, authorization, TLS, network controls) also remains the customer’s responsibility.
Limited low-code experience
RESTHeart is developer-oriented and does not primarily target drag-and-drop API design or citizen-developer workflows. API customization often requires configuration and plugin development rather than visual modeling. Teams seeking UI-driven API composition and governance may need complementary tooling.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | €0/month | Up to 20 collections (100 MB storage); 300 req/min rate limit; request limits: 512 KB docs, 2 MB bulk, 2 MB files; community support; up to 2 free services (services deleted after 40 days idle); no SLA/backups; no credit card required to start. |
| Shared | €19.90/month | Up to 100 collections (1 GB storage); 6,000 req/min rate limit; request limits: 1 MB docs, 5 MB bulk, 10 MB files; automated backups; performance-aware allocated container; email support (48h); production-ready. |
| Dedicated | €49.90/month | Dedicated container (any AWS region); connect to your own MongoDB with no limits; custom domain; LLM/AI plugin and Prometheus metrics endpoints; priority support; enterprise-grade (contact sales for custom SLAs). Note: RESTHeart Cloud's Sophia (LLM) plugin is available only on Dedicated and is priced separately (€199/month add-on, making Dedicated+Sophia ≈ €248.90/month). |
Seller details
SoftInstigate
Modena, Italy
2014
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