Head-to-head · No-Code App Builders
Adalo vs Backendless
Adalo leads on 0 checks, Backendless on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAdalo · 5.5/10
- Free planboth
Adalo scores higher on our rubric for no-code app builders: 5.5 against 3.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #38 and #62.
Backendless leads on data limit: 15000 records versus 500 records.
Adalo is the better fit for simple native apps with built-in data. Backendless is the better fit for low-cost full-stack apps with backend control.
- Adalo fits best
Simple native apps with built-in data
- Backendless fits best
Low-cost full-stack apps with backend control
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Side by side
| Feature | Adalo 5.5/10 Visit ↗ | Backendless 3.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 5.5 | 3.1 |
| Ranking | #38 in No-Code App Builders | #62 in No-Code App Builders |
| Best for | Simple native apps with built-in data | Low-cost full-stack apps with backend control |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $36/mo | $15/unit/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs | Phone, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Adalo 4/4 · Backendless 4/4 | ||
| Mobile publishing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in database | ✓ | ✓ |
| User authentication | ✓ | ✓ |
| API integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| App types | Both | Both |
| App limit | 1 apps | Not checked yet |
| Data limit | 500 records | 15000 records (best) |
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| Our verdict | Adalo is a no-code application builder for entrepreneurs, freelancers, organizations, and business teams creating database-driven web and mobile apps. Its visual multi-screen canvas, AI-assisted app generation, hosted relational database,… Read the review → |
Backendless is a visual app development platform for building web and mobile applications without server-side coding. Its no-code UI Builder handles visual interfaces, while Codeless tools support backend logic and APIs. The platform also… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Adalo — where it wins
- Built-in relational database with collections and relationships
- Publishes responsive web apps and native iOS and Android apps
- Includes authentication, APIs, geolocation, and push notifications
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits each app to 500 records
- Starter allows only 1 published app
- White labeling and team features require the $160 Team plan
Backendless — where it wins
- Visual builders cover both frontend interfaces and backend logic
- Free plan includes relational data, authentication, and 1 GB storage
- Supports web, iOS, Android, APIs, and self-hosted deployment
Where it doesn't
- Free Plan limits API traffic to 50 requests per minute
- Free Plan includes 20 database tables and 1 GB file storage
- Scale billing varies by daily API usage or selected monthly tier
- Adalo5.5/10 · Free plan
A flexible no-code choice for simple apps that need built-in relational data.
Visit AdaloFull verdict → - Backendless3.1/10 · Free plan
A low-cost full-stack builder for web and mobile apps with relational data and APIs.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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