ServiceNow App Engine vs Backendless

ServiceNow App Engine8.9Visit Backendless3.1Visit

Higher score ServiceNow App Engine #6 in No-Code App Builders 8.9/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ServiceNow

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Backendless #62 in No-Code App Builders 3.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Backendless

• ServiceNow App Engine fits best

  Governed enterprise app portfolios

• Backendless fits best

  Low-cost full-stack apps with backend control

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Side by side

Feature	ServiceNow App Engine 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Backendless 3.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	3.1
Ranking	#6 in No-Code App Builders	#62 in No-Code App Builders
Best for	Governed enterprise app portfolios	Low-cost full-stack apps with backend control
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$15/unit/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7	Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS	HIPAA
Integrations	4 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Enterprise, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ServiceNow App Engine 4/4 · Backendless 4/4
Mobile publishing	✓	✓
Built-in database	✓	✓
User authentication	✓	✓
API integrations	✓	✓
Specs
App types	Both	Both
App limit	3 apps	Not checked yet
Data limit	Not checked yet	15000 records
Our review
Pros	Combines no-code and low-code development with workflow automation Supports native iOS and Android apps with branded mobile publishing Adds governance, lifecycle management, APIs, and third-party integrations	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
Cons	Pricing is quote-based rather than published as numeric plans The platform is focused on ServiceNow-based enterprise application delivery Prime capabilities may be more than smaller app projects require	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
Our verdict	ServiceNow App Engine is a low-code application development platform for organizations building custom workflow applications on the ServiceNow AI Platform. It supports both guided low-code development and no-code creation through tools… 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

• ServiceNow App Engine — where it wins

  • Combines no-code and low-code development with workflow automation
  • Supports native iOS and Android apps with branded mobile publishing
  • Adds governance, lifecycle management, APIs, and third-party integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is quote-based rather than published as numeric plans
  • The platform is focused on ServiceNow-based enterprise application delivery
  • Prime capabilities may be more than smaller app projects require

• 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

• ServiceNow App Engine8.9/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

  A governed app platform for enterprises that need workflow, data, mobile, and integration capabilities.

  Visit ServiceNowFull verdict →
• Backendless3.1/10 · Free plan

  A low-cost full-stack builder for web and mobile apps with relational data and APIs.

  Visit BackendlessFull verdict →