Xano
FreemiumYour backend. Built by AI. Governed by you.
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About
Xano is a no-code backend-as-a-service platform that eliminates the need to manage servers, write boilerplate, or configure infrastructure. It combines a managed PostgreSQL database, instant REST API generation, and a visual logic builder into a single hosted environment — making it possible to ship a production-ready backend in hours rather than weeks.
The platform supports multiple development modes: a visual Canvas editor for building API endpoints and business logic step by step, a code-adjacent XanoScript environment for developers who want more control, and a CLI/IDE workflow with Git integration for teams that prefer local development. This flexibility means both non-technical founders and experienced developers can work in Xano without friction.
Xano includes built-in authentication (JWT, OAuth), rate limiting, background task processing, and third-party API integrations out of the box. Higher-tier plans add team collaboration, dedicated infrastructure, 99.99% SLA uptime guarantees, and compliance certifications including SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and HIPAA.
For teams that outgrow the managed cloud, Xano's enterprise tier supports self-hosting on AWS, Azure, GCP, or on-premises infrastructure, making it a viable path from zero to scale without switching tools.
Key Features
- Visual REST API builder — create endpoints, authentication, and business logic without writing code
- Managed PostgreSQL database included in every plan with unlimited records on paid tiers
- Multi-modal development: visual Canvas editor, XanoScript code environment, and CLI/IDE with Git sync
- Built-in JWT auth, OAuth, rate limiting, and role-based access control
- Background task processing, scheduled jobs, and webhook support
- Third-party integrations: Zapier, n8n, AWS Lambda, Snowflake, MongoDB, GraphQL APIs
- SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001/27701 compliance on Pro and Custom plans
- Self-hosting on AWS, Azure, GCP, or on-premises available on Custom/Enterprise plans
Pros
- Ships a fully functional, documented REST API far faster than building from scratch
- Visual logic layer makes AI-generated backend code transparent and auditable by the whole team
- Predictable pricing — no per-seat or per-record charges on paid tiers
- Scales from MVP to production without switching platforms
- Extensive integrations and an active community with good documentation
Cons
- Runtime logging and debugging tools lack depth for production troubleshooting
- Version control and team branching workflow needs improvement for larger teams
- Standard plans have vendor lock-in — self-hosting only available on expensive Custom tier
- UI feels dated compared to modern no-code competitors
- Free tier rate limits make it unsuitable for anything beyond prototyping
Pricing
Freemium- · 1 workspace
- · 100K database records
- · 1GB storage
- · Rate-limited APIs (10 req / 20s)
- · Unlimited database records
- · 100GB storage
- · Dedicated infrastructure
- · GDPR compliance
- · 5 workspaces
- · 10 team seats
- · 250GB storage
- · 14-day rolling backup
- · Unlimited workspaces and team seats
- · Self-hosting on AWS, Azure, GCP, or on-premises
- · Dedicated IP and 24/7 monitoring
- · SSO and advanced security controls
Possible Stacks
Webflow + Xano
ProjectDesign your web app visually in Webflow and power it with Xano as a no-code backend — database, authentication, and REST APIs included. No server configuration required.
