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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Firebase	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	62.6

1. FirebaseTop pick
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)

The best Backendless alternative for…

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

Best Backendless alternative for most people

Xano

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

Best Backendless alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Firebase

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

Best Backendless alternative for open source

Supabase

Postgres backend with SQL access and a large community.

Best Backendless alternative for self-hosting

Supabase

Postgres backend with SQL access and a large community.

Best Backendless alternative for iPhone and Android

Firebase

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

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.