LinkedRecords

LinkedRecords is a Backend-as-a-Service platform designed for building collaborative SaaS applications where users retain control over where their data lives. The core idea is a Bring Your Own Backend model: instead of locking customer data into your servers, you let each customer point to their own database while your application handles the interface and logic. It's a different architecture from traditional SaaS, aimed at teams that care about data sovereignty.

The platform handles real-time collaboration out of the box. JSON objects sync with CRDTs, long text uses Operational Transform for concurrent editing, and files get versioned storage with blob support. You query data using facts, and the results update automatically when anything changes on the backend. This makes it practical to build applications like collaborative editors, project management tools, or any multi-user workspace without wiring up your own sync layer.

Authorization is baked into the data operations themselves rather than configured separately. You don't maintain a parallel permission system; the rules live alongside the data they govern. This approach simplifies auditing and compliance, which matters for teams operating under GDPR or industry-specific regulations. The platform supports OpenID Connect, so you can plug in Auth0, Keycloak, or similar identity providers.

What makes LinkedRecords distinctive is that data is scoped to teams rather than applications. If a customer uses multiple apps built on the platform, their data stays unified. This is appealing for vendors building suites of tools or for organizations that want to avoid fragmenting their information across siloed services.

The target audience is SaaS vendors who need to offer data portability, compliance teams that can't accept vendor lock-in, and developers looking to skip the backend entirely while still getting enterprise-grade collaboration features. It's not an offline-first system; server-enforced authorization is central, which suits products that need audit trails and central governance.

Pricing details aren't published on the main site, and there's no visible contact email. Documentation points toward a getting-started guide for next steps. If you're evaluating it, expect to sign up and explore the free tier or trial before getting specifics on paid plans.