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	Supabase	Free plan + paid	Yes	Web, Self-hosted	4 of 4	57.2

1. SupabaseTop pick
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.

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.