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Xataface

Free#47 of 55 in Low-Code Development Platforms

Xataface: A focused way for developers to turn MySQL databases into permissioned web apps. Ranked #47 of 55 in Low-Code Development Platforms by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Open source; best for developers exposing MySQL databases as apps.

6.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.0 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Developers exposing MySQL databases as apps
Paid from
Free
Pro-code support
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Automatically generates CRUD interfaces for MySQL databases
- Supports permissions from application to field level
- Extends apps with PHP classes, hooks, modules, and templates
Where it doesn't
- Focused on self-hosted MySQL applications
- Requires PHP and server-side configuration
- Customization depends on code and configuration files

Our verdict on Xataface

Xataface is an open-source PHP framework for turning MySQL databases into customizable web applications. It is aimed at web developers and database administrators who need database front ends for non-technical users. The generated interface supports browsing, searching, editing, importing, and exporting records, giving teams a direct starting point for internal tools and data-driven applications. Its web, API, and self-hosted deployment options suit projects where the application and database environment remain under the developer’s control.

Its standout capability is automatic CRUD generation combined with detailed customization. Developers can configure applications through INI files and PHP delegate classes, then tailor fields, forms, lists, actions, templates, and behavior with custom actions, hooks, and triggers. Relationships between database tables are supported, and modules add functions for calendars, reports, tagging, rich-text editing, and uploads. This makes Xataface more adaptable than a fixed database viewer while keeping its core workflow centered on exposing existing MySQL data.

Access control is another strong fit for teams publishing database-backed applications. Xataface supports authentication and role-based access control, with permissions at the application, table, record, and field levels. It is distributed as GPL open-source software and installed on a web server, so deployment responsibility sits with the team managing that environment. Xataface should appeal to developers who want a focused, extensible MySQL application framework; teams seeking a broader low-code platform spanning multiple databases, hosted deployment, or a wider ecosystem should consider alternatives.

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Xataface pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Xataface fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Pro-code support	Yes
Workflow automation	Not verified
Mobile app support	Not verified
Deployment options	Self-hosted
Data connectors	Yes
Role permissions	Yes
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Support	Docs, Community
Built for	Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	xataface.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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