Keycloak vs Xano
The ultimate side-by-side head-to-head analysis for 2026.
Short answer
- Price: Keycloak is cheaper — Free vs $59/user/mo.
- How to start: Keycloak is free, Xano is from $59/user/mo.
These lines are generated from the pricing we track, not from a paid placement. We do not publish a quality score, because we do not have one we can stand behind. They cannot tell you which tool fits your workflow — the sections below are there for that. How we score tools.
Keycloak
Xano
Category
Developer Tools
Developer Tools
Base Price
Free
$59/user/mo
Public API
Yes
Yes
Mobile app
No
No
Open source / self-hostable
Yes
No
SSO (SAML)
Yes
Yes
Choose Keycloak if:
Organisations that need enterprise identity without a per-user bill.
Choose Xano if:
No-code Builders and Scalable App Founders.
Keycloak: pros & cons
- Full identity server at no licence cost
- Standards support including SAML and OIDC
- Complete control over user data
- Operating it is a real responsibility
- Administration console is dense
- Upgrades need care
Xano: pros & cons
- Professional Database: Built on PostgreSQL for real scalability and performance.
- Logic Power: Build complex functions that would normally take weeks of coding.
- Frontend Agnostic: Use the same backend for your web, mobile, and desktop apps.
- Security: Enterprise-ready with SOC 2 compliance and advanced encryption.
- High Price: One of the more expensive no-code tools on the market.
- Learning Curve: Requires a good understanding of backend and database logic.
- Not for Simple Sites: Overkill for a basic landing page or simple blog.
Our verdict on Keycloak
The serious open-source answer to Auth0. Budget for the operations, because the licence saving is not free.
Our verdict on Xano
The best 'backend-as-a-service' for those who want no-code ease with professional power.