Backendless

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The Power of No-Code, Now with AI Automation

How to Replace Backendless

Overview

Backendless is a visual app development platform that provides a complete toolset for building scalable web and mobile applications without coding. It combines a frontend UI Builder, backend services, database management, and AI-driven automation through FlowRunner, allowing developers to build apps, automate workflows, and save development time.

Features

67 features across 32 categories

AI(4)

AI Audio Transcription PluginAIPremium

Plugin for AI-powered audio transcription

AI Audio Translation PluginAIPremium

Plugin for AI-powered audio translation capabilities

AI Image Generator/Editor ServiceAIPremium

Service for AI-powered image generation and editing

OpenAI API Service PluginAIPremium

Plugin providing access to ChatGPT and OpenAI language models for programmatic interaction

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

API Management(5)

API Services

Turn any deployed code or Codeless Logic into API microservice with native SDKs and REST APIs

Instant APIs

Write Java and JavaScript/Node.js code and turn it instantly into an API, or create codeless APIs

Prebuilt APIs

Vast array of prebuilt APIs for any client application or build custom APIs with or without code

Seamless API Integration

Integrate Backendless APIs into frontend for smooth communication with backend and streamlined data management

Service Management

Securely test, deploy, run and scale API services on scalable serverless platform with SDK generation

Authentication(4)

2FA Login with TOTPPremium

2FA plugin enabling TOTP (time-based one-time password) with Google Authenticator and Twilio Authy

Login With ApplePremium

Plugin enabling applications to provide authentication option for Apple account login

Social Logins

Integrate social login providers for user authentication

User Registration & Login

Enable user signup and login with User Registration, Login, Logout and Password Recovery APIs

Also in: LastPass, Dashlane, 1Password

Automation(1)

FlowRunnerAI

AI-driven automation engine for building automated workflows

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Backend Development(4)

Cloud Code

Customize Backendless application with API Services, API Events Handlers, and Cloud Code Timers

Codeless Backend Functions

Build functions ranging from simple to complex using codeless logic blocks without writing code

Codeless Logic

Visually construct backend logic and APIs with no code required, buildable and testable in Console

CodeRunner

Cloud Code container for Java and JavaScript/Node.js scripts with local development and cloud deployment

Backend Management(1)

User Management

Control user management with 18+ third-party authentication providers and session management tools

Cloud Storage(1)

Amazon S3 API Service PluginPremium

Plugin to integrate Amazon S3 storage with Backendless

Collaboration(1)

Team-Driven Development

Add and remove team members, manage access permissions, and control UI element visibility

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Data Enrichment(1)

Clearbit API Service PluginPremium

Plugin to enrich customer and prospect data by adding data to people and business entities

Data Import/Export(1)

CSV to/from DatabasePremium

Plugin providing functionality to transfer data between Database tables and CSV files

Data Management(1)

Real-Time Data

Keep data up-to-date across platforms with conditional notifications based on specific criteria

Database(4)

Backendless Database

Manage data with graphical browser, SQL-driven search and relations with schema and data security management

External DatabasesPremium

Get Backendless benefits including real-time capabilities and Cloud Code with legacy database support

Hive

Ultra-fast key-value pair data storage system capable of processing large numbers of requests rapidly

Visual Schema Modeler

Recreate real-world data relationships and business concepts with visual schema modeling tools

Deployment(1)

App Deployment

Deploy UI Builder apps to web with single click (SSL included), deploy to mobile with Backendless Viewer and Flutter Shell, CDN integration

Developer Tools(3)

Backendless Navigator

Search and navigate Backendless application with instant access to articles, tutorials, videos, and documentation

Code Generation

Generate iOS, Android, or JavaScript code for client-side with one click from starter projects

Generate API Docs

Automatically generate API documentation for every API service created, tested, hosted or deployed

Document Generation(2)

CraftMyPDF APIPremium

Connect with CraftMyPDF API to generate PDFs based on application data

PDF Generator APIPremium

Connect with PDF Generator API to generate PDFs based on application data with little or no code

Education(1)

Backendless Database Course

Ongoing video course diving deep into Backendless Database features, data types, schema architecture, and APIs

Frontend Development(6)

Codeless Frontend Logic

Implement complex frontend logic without writing code, saving time and eliminating coding errors

Codeless UI Logic

Tap into Backendless Database for data-driven UX, perform calculations, logical operations, and guide user experience

Responsive Design

Build for web and mobile simultaneously with responsive apps that adapt seamlessly to both platforms

UI Builder

Visual UI Builder for creating beautiful user interfaces for apps and websites quickly with elegant components

UI Component Toolkit

Basic building blocks for creating web apps from simple MVPs to advanced mobile and web applications

UI Customization

Customize UI look and functionality with global Themes, CSS/LESS Extensions, SEO settings, third-party libraries, and internationalization

Hosting(3)

Backendless Cloud

Centralized, secure, cloud-based installation with servers in U.S. and E.U.

Backendless ProPremium

Dedicated instance on on-premise or cloud servers with on-call support

Managed BackendlessPremium

Backendless Platform installed anywhere and managed by their team

Infrastructure(2)

Docker ArchitecturePremium

Deploy Backendless Pro to any server, scale freely, and protect from downtime with Docker architecture

Serverless Infrastructure

Scale with ease on fully managed serverless infrastructure

Integrations(1)

Unsplash Integration Plugin

Plugin to integrate Unsplash image library

Licensing(1)

Limitless EditionPremium

Unlimited data retrieval, API calls, cache storage, Cloud Code, and push notifications

Location Services(1)

Geolocation

Make apps location-aware with geolocation, geo-relations, geofences, and SQL-driven geo-data search

Media Processing(1)

Image Processor APIPremium

API enabling applications to modify images stored in Backendless Cloud on-demand with caching

Messaging(3)

Pub/Sub Messaging

Use Publishing and Subscription APIs for person-to-person or individual-to-group messaging with SQL-driven conditional delivery

SMS/MMS/2FA API ServicePremium

API service for SMS, MMS, and two-factor authentication messaging

Twilio Integration PluginPremium

Deeply integrated plugin for 2-factor authentication, phone number authentication, and SMS/MMS capabilities

Monitoring(1)

Logging

Centralized multi-level logging system with filtering and real-time log review capabilities

Payment Processing(1)

Stripe Integration PluginPremium

Plugin enabling secure credit card transaction processing with asynchronous transaction status callbacks

Performance(1)

Caching

Speed up application backend by temporarily storing data in highly-efficient in-memory cache

Security(2)

Security

Multi-tiered security system with easy-to-use permissions interface for files, messaging, geolocation, and database

Spam Detection API ServicePremium

API service for detecting spam content

Storage(1)

File Storage

Secure, scalable and ultra fast file storage supporting static and dynamic Node.JS content

Templates & Resources(3)

App Blueprints

Free collection of pre-built app blueprints providing templates and inspiration across various business types

App Templates

Prebuilt app templates, page templates, custom functions, and landing pages to save development time

Project Templates

Pre-built templates for Android, iOS, Java, and JavaScript to streamline development

User Engagement(4)

Email & Push Notifications

Automate custom emails and push notifications to users

Email Marketing

Welcome users and provide information by email with customizable templates, A/B testing, and user segmentation

Landing Pages

Beautiful, mobile responsive landing pages to capture potential users with customizable templates

Push Notifications

Keep users updated with personalized, schedulable push notifications with custom templates and targeting

Voice Assistants(1)

SDK for Amazon AlexaAIPremium

SDK to develop and deploy custom Alexa skills for Amazon devices with Java, JavaScript, or Codeless

Pricing

Backendless Cloud

Free
  • All platform features
  • No credit card required
  • Scalable paid plans available

Backendless Cloud (Paid)

Custom
  • Affordable paid plans
  • Increased server resources
  • Enhanced database capabilities

Backendless Pro

Popular
Custom
  • FREE Licensing
  • Limitless Functionality
  • On-premise or cloud deployment
  • No functional limitations
  • Handles very high transactional volume
  • Unlimited data retrieval
  • Unlimited API calls
  • Unlimited cache storage
  • Unlimited Cloud Code
  • Unlimited push notifications
  • External database support
  • Docker architecture

Managed Backendless

Custom
  • Fully managed service
  • 24x7x365 monitoring
  • Consistent uptime
  • Proactive issue resolution
  • Paid subscription
  • Expert server administrators
  • DevOps engineers included

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Backendless. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Backendless alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 67 features.

Buy Backendless

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$60,000
Maintenance$900/mo
3-year total$92,400
Dev time~5 months

Buying Backendless saves ~$92,400 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 67 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

23 known integrations

AdaloAmazon AlexaAmazon S3AppGyverBravo StudioBubbleClearbitCraftMyPDFDraftbitDronaHQFlutterFlowMake / IntegromatOpenAIPDF Generator APIRetoolStripeThunkableTwilioUI BakeryUnsplashWebflowWixZapier