Question 1

What is Anythink?

Accepted Answer

Anythink is a unified backend-as-a-service (BaaS) that consolidates 10 different tools into one integrated solution. Instead of juggling separate services for databases (like Supabase or Firebase), authentication (like Auth0), workflow automation (like Zapier or N8N), payment processing (like Stripe - we're actually a verified partner), content management (like Strapi or Contentful), and server infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Digital Ocean - We're a Digital Ocean Partner).\
Anythink brings all of these capabilities together in a single platform. It enables you to build production-ready applications 40x faster than traditional development, even without AI.

Question 2

How is Anythink different from Supabase?

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Unlike Supabase, which is designed only for Developers and not for non-technical folks, it only provides a managed PostgreSQL database, basic API layer, Authentication and CDN.\
Anythink includes the full infrastructure stack: database, authentication, workflows, payments, search, file storage, CRM, and monitoring.\
If you pick Supabase you still need to handle workflows, payments, search, and your full API layer and your admin dashboard yourself.\
Anythink includes all of these natively, making setup significantly faster, more flexible and makes data accessible and safe to edit for the non-technical team.

Question 3

What's included in Anythink that would normally require 10 separate tools?

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1. Database (Supabase/Firebase)
 2. Authentication & User Management (Auth0)
 3. Workflow Automation (Zapier/N8N)
 4. Payment Processing (Stripe - We're a verified partner)
 5. Search (Elasticsearch)
 6. Content Management (Strapi/Contentful)
 7. File Storage (AWS S3)
 8. API Management (Kong/Apigee)
 9. Relational Data Views (Airtable/Notion for databases)
10. Infrastructure & Scaling (AWS/GCP/Azure infrastructure - we're a Digital ocean verified partner)

Question 4

How does Anythink handle payments compared to Stripe?

Accepted Answer

Anythink is an official Stripe partner and integrates Stripe Connect natively. Unlike building custom payment integrations with Stripe's API, Anythink handles subscription management, one-off payments logic out-of-the-box. You connect your Stripe account once and payment functionality is immediately available to your users without managing API keys, webhooks, or complex server-side logic. \
You can use the Anythink Pay API in conjunction with Stripe's SDKs to take payments in your app.

Question 5

Does Anythink replace Elasticsearch or dedicated search tools?

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Yes. Anythink includes a dedicated search cluster that automatically indexes all your data. Unlike database-based search or external Elasticsearch deployments, Anythink's search engine automatically syncs with your data model in real-time. You don't need to manage Elasticsearch separately, configure indexes manually, or pay separate hosting fees. Public and private search endpoints are built-in with field-level permission controls, to keep your private data private, but discoverable in the dashabord, and your public data super available with automatic relevance optimisation.

Question 6

How does Anythink's search compare to building with Elasticsearch?

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Elasticsearch requires separate infrastructure setup, index management, and DevOps expertise. Anythink includes a dedicated search cluster automatically synced with your data. You define which fields are searchable; the system handles indexing, query optimisation, and performance tuning. Public/private endpoints enable different search access levels. Setup takes minutes instead of days; ongoing management is zero. Elasticsearch scaling becomes automatic with Anythink.

Question 7

How does Anythink handle file storage?

Accepted Answer

Anythink includes CDN-enabled file storage built-in. You can upload files, videos, and images with pre-configured CDN endpoints for optimised delivery to your application. Storage supports both private and public access, with permissions controlled at the field level for security and flexibility. No need for separate AWS S3 setup, CDN configuration, or storage management, it's all handled automatically at scale.

Question 8

What if I need specific API configurations?

Accepted Answer

Anythink auto-generates APIs from your data model and provides a pre-authenticated Swagger documentation interface. You can set custom API keys in settings, configure CORS rules, and manage secrets used throughout your application. The API documentation is automatically kept in sync with your data model changes. Unlike Kong or Apigee, you don't need separate gateway infrastructure, Anythink's API management is built-in and scales automatically.

Question 9

How is Anythink's API documentation better?

Accepted Answer

Most platforms provide static, generic API documentation. Anythink's APIs are self-documenting: the documentation automatically reflects your exact data model, relationships, and constraints in real-time. When you modify your schema, documentation updates instantly. The Swagger interface is pre-authenticated and allows live testing with your data, no more manual documentation creation or user confusion about API contracts.

Question 10

What if I need custom integrations beyond the built-in tools?

Accepted Answer

Anythink's workflow engine can call external APIs (email services, SMS providers, Slack, custom webhooks). Workflows support logic operations, data transformation, and error handling. The API is fully customisable through custom API keys, CORS configuration, and field-level controls. For advanced needs, workflows can execute custom scripts and trigger external services while maintaining tight integration with your data model.

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