Backendless Alternatives

Sites and apps similar to Backendless include Airtable, which has a free version. Other options are Supabase, Firebase, Appwrite and bknd.io. Backend as a Service like Backendless are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for self-hosting, Windows, Android, iPhone and Mac.

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  1. Airtable icon
     161 likes

    Powerful tool merging database and project management. Offers intuitive interface with grids, calendars, Kanban, templates, and real-time collaboration. Integrates with Slack, Google Drive, Salesforce; automates tasks; adapts for diverse workflows.

    125 Airtable alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  2. Supabase icon
     49 likes

    The open source Firebase alternative. Supabase adds realtime and restful APIs to Postgres without a single line of code.

    126 Supabase alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  3. Firebase icon
     78 likes

    Firebase, provided by Google, is a backend service and application development platform. It uses AI, cloud infrastructure, and cross-platform SDKs for efficient app development. Firebase offers tools and infrastructure for app creation and business growth.

    127 Firebase alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  4. Appwrite icon
     20 likes

    Secure open-source backend server for web and mobile developers. Appwrite provides developers with a set of easy-to-use and integrate REST APIs to manage their core backend needs.

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
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  5. bknd.io icon
     7 likes

    Modular visual backend offering integrated database, authentication, media, and workflow management, supports SQLite, Postgres, cloud DBs, AWS S3, flexible deployment across major runtimes, open source, built for universal compatibility and direct control.

    24 bknd.io alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  6. Bubble icon
     34 likes

    Design, build, and deploy web applications effortlessly with Bubble's no-code platform. Use the drag-and-drop editor, AI-driven page generator, and built-in database. Suitable for enterprise teams or solo entrepreneurs, allowing scalable creation without any coding expertise.

    265 Bubble alternatives

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    • Online
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  7. Strapi icon
     39 likes

    Strapi enables developers to build projects faster by providing a customizable API out of the box and giving them the freedom to use their favorite tools. Content teams use Strapi to autonomously manage all types of content and distribute it from one CMS to any channel be it...

    91 Strapi alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
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  8. Thunkable icon
     34 likes

    Thunkable is a powerful drag-and-drop app builder made by two of the first MIT engineers on MIT App Inventor.

    89 Thunkable alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  9. Rows icon
     7 likes

    Combines robust spreadsheets with built-in integrations from business apps, enabling workflow automation. Interactive sharing enhances tasks across sectors like Sales, Marketing, and Operations, while data enrichment and API integration refine tools. Creative elements and real-time collaboration foster innovation.

    120 Rows alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
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  10. Adalo icon
     3 likes

    Empower creators with a no-code platform using drag & drop for custom apps. Design for iOS, Android, or web, and publish directly to app stores or websites with full customization integration options.

    201 Adalo alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  11. Tina CMS icon
     3 likes

    A fully open-source headless CMS that supports Git and Visual Editing.

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    • Self-Hosted
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  12. Draftbit icon
     4 likes

    Build mobile apps effortlessly with this browser-based tool that lets you create, customize, and launch directly from your browser, while exporting high-quality React Native source code for collaboration among developers, designers, and managers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • React Native
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