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Head-to-head · Backend as a Service

Xano vs 8base

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Xano #8 in Backend as a Service 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Xano
8base #12 in Backend as a Service 7.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit 8base

Xano leads on 0 checks, 8base 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 scoreXano · 7.7/10
  • Lowest starting price8base · $25/mo
  • Free planboth

Xano scores higher on our rubric for backend as a service: 7.7 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #12.

8base is cheaper to start at $25/mo against $85/mo. On authentication methods, 8base gives you Enterprise where Xano offers Social.

Xano is the better fit for no-code teams building complex backends. 8base is the better fit for graphQL teams needing serverless functions.

  • Xano fits best

    No-code teams building complex backends

  • 8base fits best

    GraphQL teams needing serverless functions

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Side by side

Feature Xano 7.7/10 Visit ↗ 8base 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.3
Ranking #8 in Backend as a Service #12 in Backend as a Service
Best for No-code teams building complex backends GraphQL teams needing serverless functions
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $85/mo $25/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML
Integrations 16 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Xano 4/4 · 8base 4/4
Serverless functions ✓ ✓
Realtime data ✓ ✓
File storage ✓ ✓
Automatic APIs ✓ ✓
Specs
Database type Relational Relational
Authentication methods Social Enterprise
Free authentication users Not checked yet 5 users
Our review
Pros
  • Combines PostgreSQL, APIs, logic, auth, storage, and serverless functions
  • Supports integrations with tools including Stripe, Shopify, Slack, and Webflow
  • Includes testing, deployment, logging, observability, and realtime events
  • Auto-generated GraphQL CRUD APIs with real-time subscriptions
  • Serverless functions support resolvers, triggers, webhooks, and scheduled tasks
  • Aurora MySQL, authentication, permissions, and S3-backed file storage
Cons
  • Essential starts at $85 per month when billed annually
  • The Free plan limits databases to 100,000 records and storage to 1 GB
  • Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher paid or Custom plans
  • Professional and Enterprise plans charge per developer
  • Listed integration coverage includes Salesforce
  • The platform is proprietary rather than open source
Our verdict

Xano is a managed backend platform for technical teams building web and mobile applications without assembling backend services individually. It combines a PostgreSQL database, visual business logic, REST API creation, authentication, file…

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8base is a low-code Backend-as-a-Service platform for professional developers building web and mobile applications. It combines a managed Aurora MySQL relational database with auto-generated GraphQL CRUD APIs, GraphQL subscriptions,…

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  1. XanoBackend as a Service 7.7Free plan
  2. 8baseBackend as a Service 7.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Xano — where it wins

    • Combines PostgreSQL, APIs, logic, auth, storage, and serverless functions
    • Supports integrations with tools including Stripe, Shopify, Slack, and Webflow
    • Includes testing, deployment, logging, observability, and realtime events

    Where it doesn't

    • Essential starts at $85 per month when billed annually
    • The Free plan limits databases to 100,000 records and storage to 1 GB
    • Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher paid or Custom plans

  • 8base — where it wins

    • Auto-generated GraphQL CRUD APIs with real-time subscriptions
    • Serverless functions support resolvers, triggers, webhooks, and scheduled tasks
    • Aurora MySQL, authentication, permissions, and S3-backed file storage

    Where it doesn't

    • Professional and Enterprise plans charge per developer
    • Listed integration coverage includes Salesforce
    • The platform is proprietary rather than open source
  • Xano7.7/10 · Free plan

    A broad no-code backend for teams that need APIs, data, logic, and operations in one platform.

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  • 8base7.3/10 · Free plan

    A low-code GraphQL backend with relational data, functions, auth, and real-time subscriptions.

    Visit 8baseFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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