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Xano

No-code pro backend.

What it is

Xano is the premier 'no-code backend' for applications that need to scale. It provides a professional PostgreSQL database, a scalable API, and a powerful logic builder without requiring you to write code. Xano is often used as the 'brain' for apps built with frontend tools like FlutterFlow or Webflow. It removes the 'no-code ceiling' by offering developer-level features like database indexing, external API connectivity, and server-side processing at high speed.

Xano pricing

Xano publishes 3 plans. Paid tiers start at $85/mo, and a free tier is listed alongside them.

Xano plans and published prices, taken from the vendor’s pricing page.
PlanPriceWhat the vendor’s page says
Free$0/moFree $0 with up to 100K database records, a 10 requests per 20 seconds rate limit and 1 GB watermarked image storage
Essential$85/moEssential $85/month with no API rate limit
Pro$224/moPro $224/month with unlimited background tasks

Prices read from the vendor's own pricing page on 2026-09-07. Vendors change plans without notice — check the source before you budget. Source Price verification log.

Key features

  • No-Code API Builder

    Design and deploy professional REST APIs through a visual logic interface.

  • PostgreSQL Foundation

    Benefit from the power and reliability of the world's best relational database.

  • External API Link

    Easily connect your backend to any other service on the internet.

  • Real-time Support

    Listen for and push database changes to your users instantly.

Strengths and trade-offs

What works well

  • 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.

Where it falls short

  • 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.

Who it is for

No-code Builders and Scalable App Founders.

Pick it or skip it

Pick Xano if

  • Prototyping a backend without writing server code — the free plan holds up to 100K records
  • Teams that want a real API layer behind a no-code front end
  • Testing before committing: no card needed on the free tier

Skip it if

  • You are going to production — the free plan is rate limited to 10 requests per 20 seconds
  • Your images are customer-facing: free image storage is watermarked
  • You need unlimited background tasks and no rate limit; that starts at Essential, $85/month

Our verdict

A no-code backend that still exposes real APIs and database logic.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Xano cost?
Xano publishes 3 plans: Free at $0/mo, Essential at $85/mo, Pro at $224/mo. Every figure is read from the vendor's own pricing page; the pricing section above shows the source sentence for each tier.
Does Xano have a free plan?
Yes. Xano offers a free tier with limits; paid plans unlock higher usage or team features.
Who is Xano best for?
No-code Builders and Scalable App Founders.
What are the main drawbacks of Xano?
The trade-offs we noted: 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..
When should you not use Xano?
Skip Xano if: You are going to production — the free plan is rate limited to 10 requests per 20 seconds; Your images are customer-facing: free image storage is watermarked; You need unlimited background tasks and no rate limit; that starts at Essential, $85/month.

What we checked

  • Public APIOffers a documented API you can build against.Yes
  • Mobile appHas a native app for iOS or Android, not just a mobile website.No
  • Open source / self-hostableSource is open and the tool can be run on your own infrastructure.No
  • SSO (SAML)Supports SAML single sign-on on at least one plan.Yes

“Not checked” means exactly that — we have not verified it, and we do not guess.

Evidence and freshness

Status: Vendor pricing page verifiedReviewed: 2026-09-07

  • Xano — Pricing ↗

    Checked 2026-09-07 · Supports: Free $0 with up to 100K database records, a 10 requests per 20 seconds rate limit and 1 GB watermarked image storage, Essential $85/month with no API rate limit, Pro $224/month with unlimited background tasks, Custom is quoted by sales

Limit: Vendor pricing page was reviewed; this record is not a ToolCompare benchmark.

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