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Backendless alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Backendless: dense interface with a learning curve, and smaller community and fewer tutorials. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Backendless, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Xano currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Xano logoXanoFree plan + paidNoWeb3 of 366.5
2Firebase logoFirebaseFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 462.6
3Back4app logoBack4appFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 459.6
4Supabase logoSupabaseFree plan + paidYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 457.2
  1. Xano logo

    1. XanoTop pick

    Best for: No-code builders who need a scalable API and database behind Bubble, FlutterFlow or WeWeb

    Free plan + paidWeb

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Backendless

    No-code backend with a visual API builder, popular with Bubble and FlutterFlow builders.

    Pros

    • Visual API builder that still handles complex logic
    • Works with almost any no-code or low-code frontend
    • Fixed monthly pricing tiers

    Cons

    • Free plan is heavily rate limited
    • Paid plans cost more than code-first backends
    • Visual logic can become hard to maintain at scale
    Visit Xano Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Xano a good Backendless alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    $0 for development and testing
    Checked Oct 25, 2026xano.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $85/month billed annually ($99 monthly)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026xano.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan rate limit
    10 API requests per 20 seconds
    Checked Oct 25, 2026xano.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Firebase logo

    2. Firebase

    Best for: Mobile and web teams who want realtime sync, auth and push messaging from one vendor

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Backendless

    Better-known managed backend with mature SDKs and wide FlutterFlow support.

    Pros

    • Mature SDKs for Android, iOS, Flutter and web
    • Realtime sync and offline support built into the client libraries
    • Wide set of mobile services such as crash reporting and push messaging

    Cons

    • Ties your app closely to Google Cloud
    • NoSQL query limits often force data duplication
    • Pay-as-you-go bills can spike with heavy reads
    Visit Firebase Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Firebase a good Backendless alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Spark plan (no-cost)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firebase.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid plan
    Blaze, pay as you go
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firebase.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Database
    Firestore, a NoSQL document database
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firebase.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SQL option
    PostgreSQL via Firebase SQL Connect
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firebase.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Back4app logo

    3. Back4app

    Best for: Developers who want hosted Parse Server with predictable per-app pricing

    Free plan + paidWeb

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Backendless

    Managed backend on open-source Parse Server, so you are not tied to one vendor.

    Pros

    • Built on open-source Parse, so self-hosting later is possible
    • Fixed per-app plans instead of open-ended usage billing
    • REST and GraphQL APIs generated automatically

    Cons

    • Parse conventions feel dated next to newer platforms
    • Free tier has tight request limits
    • Per-app pricing adds up with many small apps
    Visit Back4app Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Back4app a good Backendless alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026back4app.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $15/month per app (MVP)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026back4app.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Dedicated plan
    $400/month per app
    Checked Oct 25, 2026back4app.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Based on
    Parse
    Checked Oct 25, 2026back4app.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Supabase logo

    4. Supabase

    Best for: Developers who want Postgres plus auth, storage and realtime without running servers

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Backendless

    Postgres backend with SQL access and a large community.

    Pros

    • Real Postgres underneath, so SQL, extensions and standard tooling all work
    • Auth, storage, realtime and functions in one dashboard
    • Open source and self-hostable with Docker
    • Large community and many framework guides

    Cons

    • Free projects pause after a week of inactivity
    • Usage charges for compute and egress can be hard to predict
    • Self-hosting the full stack takes real operations work
    Visit Supabase Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Supabase a good Backendless alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    $0/month, 2 active projects
    Checked Oct 25, 2026supabase.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    From $25/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026supabase.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free project pausing
    After 1 week of inactivity
    Checked Oct 25, 2026supabase.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Backendless alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Xano logo

Best Backendless alternative for most people

Xano

No-code backend with a visual API builder, popular with Bubble and FlutterFlow builders.

Firebase logo

Best Backendless alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Firebase

Better-known managed backend with mature SDKs and wide FlutterFlow support.

Supabase logo

Best Backendless alternative for open source

Supabase

Postgres backend with SQL access and a large community.

Supabase logo

Best Backendless alternative for self-hosting

Supabase

Postgres backend with SQL access and a large community.

Firebase logo

Best Backendless alternative for iPhone and Android

Firebase

Better-known managed backend with mature SDKs and wide FlutterFlow support.

Back4app logo

Best Backendless alternative for working in the browser

Back4app

Managed backend on open-source Parse Server, so you are not tied to one vendor.

Backendless alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Backendless?

Xano ranks first right now. No-code backend with a visual API builder, popular with Bubble and FlutterFlow builders. Firebase and Back4app follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Backendless?

Yes. Xano (free plan + paid), Firebase (free plan + paid), Back4app (free plan + paid) and Supabase (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Backendless?

Yes: Supabase. Supabase can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Backendless?

The complaints we hear most: dense interface with a learning curve; smaller community and fewer tutorials; pricing combines plans and add-on packs, which is harder to compare.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Backendless, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.