Airtable
★4.5
Spreadsheet-database hybrid with powerful views and automations
Free tier
Database & Backend
No-code and low-code backend solutions. Databases, authentication, APIs, and server-side logic without managing servers.
6 tools reviewed
Tools in this Category
Supabase
★4.5
Open-source Firebase alternative with PostgreSQL
Free tier
Firebase
★4.3
Google's backend-as-a-service with realtime database
Free tier
Xano
★4.2
No-code backend with visual API builder
Free tier
Baserow
★4.1
Open-source Airtable alternative
Free tier
NocoDB
★4.0
Open-source Airtable alternative for any SQL database
Free tier
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a no-code backend?
A no-code backend provides database, authentication, API, and server-side functionality without writing backend code. Services like Supabase and Firebase handle the infrastructure while you focus on your app.
Supabase vs Firebase - which is better?
Supabase is open-source with PostgreSQL, great for relational data. Firebase is Google-owned with NoSQL, excellent for real-time features. Choose Supabase for SQL familiarity and open-source, Firebase for Google ecosystem and real-time.
Can I use Airtable as a backend?
Yes, Airtable works well as a backend for no-code apps. Tools like Softr and Glide build directly on Airtable. It is best for moderate data volumes and apps that benefit from spreadsheet-like editing.