Shared Platform
The fastest way to get started with 23blocks. Your backend runs on our managed, multi-tenant infrastructure. Sign up and start building in 60 seconds.
Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 23blocks AWS infrastructure |
| Tenancy | Multi-tenant (shared resources) |
| Setup Time | Instant (60 seconds) |
| Management | Fully managed by 23blocks |
| Support | Community + Email |
| SLA | 99.5% uptime |
Who Is This For?
Shared Platform is ideal for:
- Indie Developers - Building side projects or MVPs
- Startups - Validating ideas quickly without infrastructure overhead
- Small Teams - Focused on product, not DevOps
- Prototypes - Testing concepts before scaling
What's Included
Infrastructure
- Multi-region AWS deployment
- Auto-scaling (within usage limits)
- SSL/TLS certificates (auto-renewed)
- DDoS protection
- Daily backups
Platform
- Full API access to all blocks
- Dashboard for configuration
- API key management
- Usage monitoring
- Logs and debugging tools
Support
- Slack Community
- Email support (24-48 hour response)
- Documentation and guides
Usage Limits
Shared Platform includes generous limits suitable for most applications:
| Resource | Included | Overage |
|---|---|---|
| Users | 1,000 | $0.01/user/month |
| API Calls | 100,000/month | $0.001/call |
| Storage | 10 GB | $0.10/GB/month |
| Bandwidth | 50 GB | $0.05/GB |
If you consistently exceed limits, consider upgrading to Dedicated Cloud for unlimited usage.
Data Isolation
In Shared Platform:
- Database: Logical isolation (separate schemas per app)
- Storage: Separate S3 prefixes per app
- API Keys: Unique per application
- Logs: Filtered to your app only
For complete physical isolation, see Dedicated Cloud.
Deployment Process
Step 1: Create Account
Sign up at app.23blocks.com - no credit card required.
Step 2: Create App
From your dashboard, click "Create App" and provide:
- App name
- Description (optional)
The Shared Platform is production-only — there is no environment to choose. Apps run live from creation. Need development or staging environments? They're available on own-account deployments as an advanced add-on.
Step 3: Add Blocks
Select the backend blocks you need. Each block is activated instantly.
Step 4: Get Credentials
Copy your API credentials:
API Key: pk_live_xxxxxxxx or sk_live_xxxxxxxx
Service URLs: Each block has its own URL pattern:
https://{service}.api.us.23blocks.com
API keys: the Shared Platform issues live keys only:
pk_live_*/sk_live_*→ your production tenant. Staging environments are a paid add-on on own-account deployments (Dedicated Cloud, Partner Managed, Self-Managed).
Step 5: Start Building
Use our SDK or REST API to integrate with your frontend.
Pricing
Shared Platform uses transparent per-block pricing:
| Block | Monthly Price |
|---|---|
| Auth | $39.99 |
| Onboarding | $29.99 |
| Files | $69.99 |
| Content | $29.99 |
| ... | See full pricing |
No platform fee. No hidden costs. Cancel anytime.
Limitations
Shared Platform may not be suitable if you:
- Require SOC2, HIPAA, or GDPR compliance certifications
- Need complete data isolation
- Have specific geographic data residency requirements
- Require custom SLAs or enterprise support
For these needs, consider Dedicated Cloud or Partner Managed.
Upgrading
You can upgrade from Shared Platform to other deployment modes at any time. See the Migration Guide for:
- Shared → Dedicated: Move to your own AWS account with 23blocks management
- Shared → Self Managed: Take full control of your infrastructure
Get Started
Ready to start building?