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Xano alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Xano: free plan is heavily rate limited, and paid plans cost more than code-first backends. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Xano, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Backendless currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Backendless logoBackendlessFree plan + paidNoWeb, Self-hosted3 of 366.5
2Supabase logoSupabaseFree plan + paidYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 462.6
3Firebase logoFirebaseFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 459.6
4Appwrite logoAppwriteOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 457.2
5Gadget logoGadgetFree plan + paidNoWeb3 of 355.3
  1. Backendless logo

    1. BackendlessTop pick

    Best for: Low-code teams that want a visual backend behind FlutterFlow, Bubble or their own UI

    Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Xano

    Visual backend with codeless logic and a self-hosted option.

    Pros

    • Codeless visual logic alongside regular cloud code
    • Free cloud plan to start
    • Self-installed Pro edition for on-premise needs

    Cons

    • Dense interface with a learning curve
    • Smaller community and fewer tutorials
    • Pricing combines plans and add-on packs, which is harder to compare
    Visit Backendless 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 Backendless a good Xano alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026backendless.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Backendless Pro, installable anywhere
    Checked Oct 25, 2026backendless.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Visual logic
    Codeless, no code required
    Checked Oct 25, 2026backendless.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Supabase logo

    2. Supabase

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

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Xano

    Cheaper if you are willing to write SQL and some code.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Supabase a good Xano 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)
  3. Firebase logo

    3. Firebase

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

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Xano

    Managed backend with direct FlutterFlow integration.

    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 ×0.377
    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 Firebase a good Xano 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)
  4. Appwrite logo

    4. Appwrite

    Best for: Flutter and mobile developers who want an open-source Firebase alternative they can self-host

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Xano

    Open-source backend with SDKs and a generous self-hosted option.

    Pros

    • Straightforward self-hosting with Docker
    • Broad SDK coverage, especially Flutter and mobile
    • Backend and frontend hosting in one project

    Cons

    • Free cloud projects freeze when they hit a resource limit
    • Smaller ecosystem of third-party guides than Firebase or Supabase
    • Pricing structure has changed several times, which makes planning harder
    Visit Appwrite 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 Appwrite a good Xano alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    BSD-3-Clause
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026appwrite.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Dedicated database
    From $10/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026appwrite.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan limits
    Project freezes at limit
    Checked Oct 25, 2026appwrite.io(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Gadget logo

    5. Gadget

    Best for: JavaScript developers building Shopify apps or small SaaS products who want zero infrastructure

    Free plan + paidWeb

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Xano

    Hosted backend with generated APIs, aimed at developers who write some JavaScript.

    Pros

    • Database, API, hosting and environments set up automatically
    • Shopify and BigCommerce connections handle OAuth and webhooks
    • Free Hobby plan to start

    Cons

    • Apps are tied to Gadget, so migrating is a rewrite
    • Seat limits on each plan
    • Less suitable outside JavaScript and TypeScript
    Visit Gadget Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 Gadget a good Xano alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Hobby, $0 forever
    Checked Oct 25, 2026gadget.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $35/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026gadget.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plan
    $350/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026gadget.dev(opens source in a new tab)

The best Xano alternative for…

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

Backendless logo

Best Xano alternative for most people

Backendless

Visual backend with codeless logic and a self-hosted option.

Appwrite logo

Best Xano alternative for a free option

Appwrite

Open-source backend with SDKs and a generous self-hosted option.

Supabase logo

Best Xano alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Supabase

Cheaper if you are willing to write SQL and some code.

Supabase logo

Best Xano alternative for open source

Supabase

Cheaper if you are willing to write SQL and some code.

Backendless logo

Best Xano alternative for self-hosting

Backendless

Visual backend with codeless logic and a self-hosted option.

Firebase logo

Best Xano alternative for iPhone and Android

Firebase

Managed backend with direct FlutterFlow integration.

Gadget logo

Best Xano alternative for working in the browser

Gadget

Hosted backend with generated APIs, aimed at developers who write some JavaScript.

Xano alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Xano?

Backendless ranks first right now. Visual backend with codeless logic and a self-hosted option. Supabase and Firebase follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Xano?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Xano?

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

Why do people switch from Xano?

The complaints we hear most: free plan is heavily rate limited; paid plans cost more than code-first backends; visual logic can become hard to maintain at scale.

How is this list ranked?

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