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Xano

No-code backend builder for databases, APIs and background tasks, popular with no-code frontends.

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About Xano

Xano lets you build a production backend without writing server code. You design database tables, then create API endpoints with a visual function stack that handles queries, logic, external API calls and authentication; background tasks, file storage and realtime channels are included. It is especially popular as the backend behind no-code frontends such as Bubble, FlutterFlow, WeWeb and Webflow, where builders hit limits on built-in data. Recent versions add AI features, MCP server building and a CLI so coding agents can work with your Xano workspace. Under the hood it runs on Postgres, Redis and Kubernetes, with dedicated infrastructure on higher plans. The free plan is meant for development and testing and is rate limited, while paid plans are fixed monthly prices that step up for more capacity, team features and compliance. It runs entirely in the browser. For developers who are comfortable writing code, a code-first backend is usually cheaper and more flexible.

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

Pros and cons

What works

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

Why people leave

  • Free plan is heavily rate limited
  • Paid plans cost more than code-first backends
  • Visual logic can become hard to maintain at scale

Top Xano alternatives

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  1. 1Backendless logo
    Backendless

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

    66.5
  2. 2Supabase logo
    Supabase

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

    62.6
  3. 3Firebase logo
    Firebase

    Managed backend with direct FlutterFlow integration.

    59.6
  4. 4Appwrite logo
    Appwrite

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

    57.2
  5. 5Gadget logo
    Gadget

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

    55.3

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Xano: common questions

Is Xano free?

Xano has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: $0 for development and testing (checked on Xano's own site).

Is Xano open source?

No, Xano is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Supabase and Appwrite.

What platforms does Xano run on?

Xano is available for Web.

What are the best alternatives to Xano?

The highest-ranked Xano alternatives right now are Backendless, Supabase and Firebase. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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