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What makes Capella App Services different?
App Services is the enterprise-class backend managed cloud database and sync layer for Couchbase Mobile – an end-to-end data platform that keeps mission-critical apps fully functional and always synchronized, regardless of network conditions, from cloud to edge to device.
Build mission-critical mobile apps that never go down
Always on
Apps work offline and sync automatically when connectivity returns. No outages, no lost transactions, no lost revenue.
Real-time sync
Bi-directional cloud-to-edge sync with delta updates and automatic conflict resolution. No custom replication to build or maintain.
Enterprise secure
Secure data with field-level encryption, granular access control, and auto-purge. HIPAA-ready for highly regulated environments.
AI-ready at the edge
Enable on-device AI, semantic search, and RAG using SQL++. Securely power smart apps from cloud to edge without internet roundtrips.
Capella App Services key capabilities
App Services delivers bi-directional sync between Couchbase Capella and Couchbase Lite-enabled apps at the edge. Data syncs in real time when connected, and apps continue to operate when offline – reconciling automatically when connectivity returns. Support any edge architecture from one set of components – no custom sync to build or maintain.
Fully managed cloud database
Capella is a managed backend database that supports SQL & vector search with built-in high availability and DR.
Embedded database
Couchbase Lite supports SQL and vector search across iOS, Android, Windows, X-platform, and embedded systems.
Edge-ready database
Deploy Couchbase Server at the edge, and for resource-constrained environments deploy Edge Server.
Synchronization
Sync data from cloud to edge & between devices w/ peer-to-peer sync for consistent apps that work on and offline.
Authentication
End-to-end security: TLS and support for Basic, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, and custom auth providers.
Fine-grained access control
Control and authorize what users can read and write with row and field-level security, and validate data changes.
Resiliency
Use XDCR to keep App Services clusters in sync for seamless failover and migration of Couchbase Lite clients.
Observability
Maintain a secure and HIPAA-ready infrastructure with detailed events tracking App Services system activities.
API
REST & real-time APIs: apps interact with backend data via a RESTful interface and listen for data change events.
Sync without building sync
A complete mobile data platform – embedded database (Couchbase Lite), managed sync (App Services), SQL++ queries, full-text search, and on-device vector search – in a single SDK across Swift, Kotlin, .NET, React Native, C, C++, Java, and JavaScript. Skip months of building and maintaining a custom sync layer. Build offline-first apps that always work, with cloud-to-device and peer-to-peer replication handled by the platform.
Architect for any topology
Star, hierarchical, mobile peer-to-peer, chained edge servers, or hybrid – design the architecture your use case demands from a single platform. Capella App Services in the cloud, Couchbase Server or Edge Server at the edge, and Couchbase Lite on the device. Each tier operates autonomously when disconnected and reconciles automatically when connectivity returns. One vendor, one data model, end to end.
Mission-critical at any scale
PepsiCo, PG&E, Shop.com, Princess Cruises, Emirates, and more rely on Couchbase Mobile for guaranteed speed and business uptime for their most critical applications. Couchbase Mobile provides an end-to-end, enterprise-grade mobile data platform with proven scale and time-tested resilience.
What customers are saying
“This is the second solution MOLO17 delivers in the emergency rescue field, and both use Couchbase technologies.”
100%
of boats successfully rescued
200
app downloads during event
“Capella’s impressive price-performance and edge capabilities give our developer team a more agile experience and allow our clients’ apps to remain synced.”
50%
reduction in query time
“With Capella, millions of players are able to use the devices of their choice without losing profile data and have a consistent experience without disruptions.”
300
million downloads worldwide
10+
million monthly active users
Explore related resources
Couchbase Capella App Services
Choosing the right mobile database
App Services documentation
Capella App Services FAQ
Get answers to questions about how Capella App Services helps applications remain functional and synchronized.
What is Capella App Services?
Capella App Services is a fully managed BaaS that syncs data between Couchbase Capella and mobile, IoT, desktop, and web apps – with no backend servers to set up or manage.
Does it support offline-first apps?
Yes. Capella App Services pairs with the embedded Couchbase Lite database, so apps can store and access data locally and remain fully functional even without an internet connection.
What authentication methods are supported?
Capella App Services supports Basic, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, and custom authentication providers, with TLS encryption and fine-grained, row- and field-level access control.
Is Capella App Services HIPAA compliant?
Yes. Capella App Services includes audit logging that tracks all system activity, supporting HIPAA-ready infrastructure for healthcare and other regulated industries.
What platforms does App Services support?
App Services syncs with apps on iOS, Android, Linux, Windows, X-platform, embedded systems, and web browsers, supporting a wide range of mobile and edge deployment scenarios.
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