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Comparison

Backendless vs Xano

On the evidence we track, Xano leads this comparison with a composite score of 69/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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Backendless43
★Xano69
Score
Vioscale score
Backendless43 / 100low · 26%updating
Xano69 / 100high · 76%updating
Pricing
Free tier
Backendless✓
Xano✓
Model
Backendlessfreemium
Xanofreemium
Price level
Backendlesslow
Xanolow
Transparent
Backendless✗
Xano✓
Integrations
Count
Backendless12
Xano19
Security
Gdpr
Backendless–
Xano✓
Hipaa
Backendless–
Xano✓
Iso27001
Backendless–
Xano✓
Soc2
Backendless–
Xano✓
Reliability
Sla pct
Backendless–
Xano99.99
Market
Availability

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for backend as a service. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Database model
Backendless-
XanoPostgres
Built in auth
Backendless-
Xano✓
Row level security
Backendless-
Xano-
File storage
Backendless-
Xano✓
Serverless functions
Backendless-
Xano✓
Edge functions
Backendless-
Xano-
Realtime subscriptions
Backendless-
Xano✓
API style
Backendless-
XanoRest
Offline sync
Backendless-
Xano-
Vector AI support
Backendless-
Xano-
Self hostable
Backendless-
Xano✓
Deployment model
Backendless-
XanoBoth
Pricing model
Backendless-
XanoTiered subscription

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Backendless

A no-code platform that provides a visual backend, real-time database, and API services for building applications. Features include codeless logic builders, user management, file storage, geolocation capabilities, and AI-powered workflow automation through FlowRunner.

Independently observed

Xano

Leader

Backend-as-a-service platform enabling visual and code-based development of APIs, databases, and business logic without managing servers or infrastructure. Features AI-assisted code generation, PostgreSQL database, built-in authentication, file storage, and compliance certifications including SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Backendless

HybridFree tier

Free tier available with 300 API calls/minute; paid Cloud plans with higher rate limits starting at Cloud 9 (600/min) and Cloud 99 (1200/min)

  • FreeFree
  • Cloud 9-
  • Cloud 99-
as of verify ↗

Xano

Leader
SubscriptionFree tier

Free tier available. Paid tiers (Essential, Pro, Custom) referenced but specific pricing not disclosed in provided materials.

  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited serverless Lambda functions
    • Unlimited REST APIs (rate limited)
    • 100 GB image and file storage
    • GDPR, ISO, and SOC 2 & 3 compliance
    • HIPAA add-on available
    • +5 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Backendless✓
Xano✓
iOS
Backendless✓
Xano✗
Android
Backendless✓
Xano✗
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Backendless✓
Xano✓
Self-hosted
Backendless✓
Xano✓
On-premise
Backendless✓
Xano✓
Hybrid
Backendless✗
Xano✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (3)
  • GitHub
  • OpenAI
  • Facebook

Backendless

12 total - 9 not shared
  • Thunkable
  • React JS
  • Git
  • Twitter
  • NativeScript
  • Google Play Store
  • Postman
  • Swagger
  • OpenAPI
Independently observed

Xano

Leader
19 total - 16 not shared
  • Stripe
  • Shopify
  • HubSpot
  • Twilio
  • Slack
  • Google OAuth
  • Notion
  • Sendgrid
  • Google ReCAPTCHA
  • Snowflake
  • Webflow
  • Bubble
  • Flutterflow
  • Retool
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.