Backendless

Also known as
backendless

Available worldwide · Popular in: US, EU

What is 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

Backendless pricing

Plans, per-tier features and add-ons, dated and linked to live pricing. Pricing changes often; always verify at source before you rely on it.

Pricing as of verify at live pricing ↗Independently observed
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)

Free

Free
Free

Includes 5 security roles, 20 GB file storage, 1M pub/sub messages, up to 200 data tables, 100k geopoints, and 300 API calls per minute

geopoints
100k
data_tables
200
file_storage
20 GB
security_roles
5
pub_sub_messages
1M/mo
api_calls_per_minute
300

Cloud 9

-
api_calls_per_minute
600

Cloud 99

-
api_calls_per_minute
1200

Add-ons

  • Extra Data Tables$10/mo
  • Extra Geopoints$5/mo
  • Function Packs

What Backendless does

The capabilities that matter for backend as a service, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.

Capabilities
Database model
-
Built in auth
-
Row level security
-
File storage
-
Serverless functions
-
Edge functions
-
Realtime subscriptions
-
API style
-
Offline sync
-
Vector AI support
-
Self hostable
✓
Deployment model
Both
Pricing model
-
Independently observed

Platform & deployment

Independently observed
Platforms
  • iOS
  • Web
  • Android
  • Windows
Deployment
  • Cloud / SaaS
  • Self-hosted

Integrations (12)

Independently observed
  • Thunkable
  • React JS
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • OpenAI
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • NativeScript
  • Google Play Store
  • Postman
  • Swagger
  • OpenAPI

Backendless FAQ

Common questions about Backendless, answered from independent, dated evidence.

What is 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. It is indexed under Backend As A Service.

Source: https://backendless.com/new-release-updated-pricing-mbaas-code-generation-server-code-and-geolocation-improvements/

Is Backendless free?

Backendless offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Free, Cloud 9 and Cloud 99. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.

Source: https://backendless.com/new-release-updated-pricing-mbaas-code-generation-server-code-and-geolocation-improvements/

What platforms does Backendless support?

Backendless supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.

Source: https://backendless.com/new-release-updated-pricing-mbaas-code-generation-server-code-and-geolocation-improvements/

Can Backendless be self-hosted?

Yes. Backendless can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.

Source: https://backendless.com

What does Backendless integrate with?

We have confirmed 11 integrations for Backendless, including Thunkable, React JS, Git, OpenAI, Facebook, Twitter, NativeScript and Google Play Store, plus 3 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.

Source: https://backendless.com/new-release-updated-pricing-mbaas-code-generation-server-code-and-geolocation-improvements/

Where is Backendless available?

Backendless is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States and the EU.

Source: https://backendless.com/new-release-updated-pricing-mbaas-code-generation-server-code-and-geolocation-improvements/

Backendless alternatives

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Balanced composite 45 / 100
low · 29%
Signal contributions to the composite score
SignalScoreWeightContributionEvidence
Price level800.043.2✓
Pricing transparency250.051.3✓
Integrations320.041.2✓
Capabilities290.030.9✓
Reliability00.050.0-
Security posture00.090.0-

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Content

AttributeValueEvidence
Faq6 itemsmediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 63%

Features

AttributeValueEvidence
CapabilitiesSelf hostable: Yes · Deployment model: bothmediumsource · 2026-09-28 · 60%

Integrations

AttributeValueEvidence
Count12mediumsource · 2026-08-18 · 60%

Market

AttributeValueEvidence
AvailabilityPrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: …highsource · 2026-08-18 · 75%

Pricing

AttributeValueEvidence
Free tierYesmediumsource · 2026-08-18 · 60%
Modelfreemiummediumsource · 2026-08-18 · 60%
Price levellowmediumsource · 2026-08-18 · 60%
TransparentNomediumsource · 2026-08-18 · 60%
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