jsondb.cloud vs npoint.io

Like npoint.io, but with write APIs, authentication, and a real backend.

Feature	jsondb.cloud	npoint.io
Create (POST)	Yes	No
Read (GET)	Yes	Yes
Update (PUT/PATCH)	Yes	No
Delete (DELETE)	Yes	No
Authentication	Bearer tokens	Public endpoints
Querying	Filter, sort, paginate	Full blob only
Dashboard	Full management UI	JSON editor
Schema validation	Yes	JSON Schema editor
Webhooks	Yes	No
Version history	5-50 versions	No
CLI tool	Yes	No
TypeScript SDK	Official	No
Production SLA	Yes	No

Why jsondb.cloud: Full CRUD, Not Read-Only

npoint.io is designed for read-only JSON hosting. You create a JSON blob in the web editor, and your app can read it via a public URL. That's great for mock APIs and config files, but it's not a database.

jsondb.cloud supports full CRUD operations: POST to create, GET to read, PUT/PATCH to update, DELETE to remove. Your application can write data, not just read it.

Why jsondb.cloud: Authentication and Security

Every npoint.io endpoint is public. Anyone with the URL can read your data. There's no authentication, no API keys, no access control.

jsondb.cloud requires Bearer token authentication on every request. You control who can read and write with scoped API keys (read-only or read-write). Your data is private by default.

Why jsondb.cloud: Querying Built In

npoint.io returns the entire JSON blob on every request. If your blob contains 1,000 records, your client downloads all 1,000 records every time.

jsondb.cloud lets you filter, sort, and paginate server-side. Request only the data you need, reduce bandwidth, and keep your client fast.

Why jsondb.cloud: A Real Management Dashboard

npoint.io provides a basic JSON text editor. jsondb.cloud ships with a full management dashboard: browse documents visually, manage API keys, view usage analytics, configure webhooks, and explore version history.

Why jsondb.cloud: Production-Ready Infrastructure

npoint.io is a fantastic tool for prototyping and learning. When you're ready for production — with SLAs, encryption at rest, global edge distribution, and support — jsondb.cloud is the natural upgrade path. No data migration hassle: just change the endpoint and add an auth header.

Code Comparison

npoint.io

// Read data from npoint.io
// Endpoint is public — no auth
fetch('https://api.npoint.io/abc123def456')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => {
    // You get the entire blob
    // No filtering, no pagination
    const active = data.filter(u => u.status === 'active');
  });

// Write data? Not possible via API.
// You must use the web editor.

jsondb.cloud

// Read data from jsondb.cloud
fetch('https://api.jsondb.cloud/v1/db/default/users?filter[status]=active&limit=10', {
  headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer <YOUR_KEY>' },
})
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => {
    // Server-filtered, paginated results
  });

// Write data via API
fetch('https://api.jsondb.cloud/v1/db/default/users', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer <YOUR_KEY>',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({ name: 'Alice', status: 'active' }),
});

Ready to upgrade from npoint.io?

Import your existing data in seconds with our CLI:

npx @jsondb-cloud/cli push export.json --to my-collection

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