Xano vs Firebase

Xano, your scalable Firebase alternative

Quickly create your database, APIs, and business logic
to connect to any external or internal frontend.Save time and complexity with a reliable and secure visual backend.
Build and deploy fast. Scale automatically to millions.

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No record limits

Unlimited data imports

Visual database configuration

No-code api builder

Integrate with any service

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When to Choose Xano

-> You want a visual API builder with complex business logic in minutes.

-> You need a SQL database with no record limits and relational joins.

-> You require on-prem or regional deployment, ISO 27001 / HIPAA compliance, or dedicated resources.

-> You prefer predictable, fixed pricing as your app scales.

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When to Choose Firebase

-> You’re comfortable coding Cloud Functions and managing Google Cloud IAM.

-> You need tight integration with products like Firebase Cloud Messaging, Analytics, or AdMob.

-> You prioritise real-time sync and are okay with being locked into Google Cloud.

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How Xano and Firebase compare on different factors

Visual no-code backend

Xano lets anyone craft endpoints, workflows, and data models visually. Firebase requires JavaScript/TypeScript.

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SQL flexibility

Xano ships with PostgreSQL + NoSQL for large data sets. Firebase offers only NoSQL (Firestore / RTDB).

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Compliance & deployment options

Xano provides HIPAA, ISO 27001, regional and on-prem hosting. Firebase is confined to Google Cloud regions and shared infrastructure.

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They made the Xano choice for their database and backend

Automated referral program

16x increase in development speed

“Using Xano will be a lot cheaper, and if you ever want to make a change, you’ll be able to do it yourself. So why not try that first?”

Chris Duncan

Chris Duncan

Owner of LEADstrike

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Client portal

80% cheaper in development

“Xano helps you achieve your goals faster, saves you time and money, enables you to rapidly make changes and sets you up for easy scalability. What more could you ask for?”

Amin Naserpour

Amin Naserpour

Founder of Umicard

Web app for luxury hotels

20% cheaper in development

The best part about using Xano is the combination of low cost and speed to market. Plus, because of the way that Xano is designed with no code, we have been able to iterate on our product rather quickly.

Tongo

Michael Gahan

Founder of Tongo

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Why Build with Xano?

Relational + NoSQL in one place

With Xano you keep relational integrity and still scale to billions of rows using NoSQL shards—without rewriting your app when it grows.

No-code logic & branching

Xano’s function stack, live branching, and one-click merges let product teams ship features safely—without CI/CD scripts or Cloud Functions.

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Xano vs. Firebase
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Xano vs. Firebase
Build & Test
No-Code
Templates
Team Collaboration
CRON Jobs
(via Cloud Scheduler)
API Builder
Branching & Merging
Redis Caching
Authentication
Advanced Queries
Scale & Secure
ISO 27001 Compliance
Regional Deployments
On-Prem Deployments
Load Balancing
Auto-Scale
HIPAA Compliance
Dedicated Resources
Database
PostgreSQL Database
(Firestore / RTDB)
No-Record Limits
Views
Indexes
Test & Live Environments
(with local emulators)
NoSQL for Large Data Sets
Community & Support
Documentation
Webinars
Live Support Chat
Live Office Hours Calls

Power your app with a secure, built-in database — no coding necessary

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Leverage a no-code database that scales to meet your exact needs

PostgreSQL provides the flexibility of a relational database, with the big data power of NoSQL. Connect to multiple sources and store data with no record limits.

Unlimited

SQL record storage

300k+

Xano databases managed

1.3 billion

database records stored

Create your first table in seconds

We automatically set up your database. Import and consolidate data from any CSV, or customize from scratch.

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Build your database in Xano
Build your database in Xano

Manage your data with the ease of a spreadsheet

Design database structures visually with Xano’s intuitive UI. Instantly add and edit new tables, columns, and fields.

Automate workflows, customize data displays, and collaborate — all from one fully-managed database.

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Xano compared to Firebase

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Benefits

No-code api builderSql & nosqlRegional / on-prem deploy

Xano gives you a full PostgreSQL database, visual API builder, elastic server, and DevOps automation so you can launch, scale, and stay compliant without touching code or worrying about vendor lock-in.

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Limitations

Nosql onlyUsage-based pricingGoogle cloud lock-in

Firebase combines a NoSQL document database (Firestore), serverless functions, and SDKs that speed up auth and hosting—but you must write and deploy code, and your data is locked into Google Cloud.

What our customers are saying

16x faster

to automate their referral program

Read LEADstrike's case study

"You can hire a developer to write code—or you can simply use Xano...and if you ever want to make a change, you'll be able to do it yourself."

Chris Duncan

Chris Duncan

Owner of LEADstrike

"Xano is extremely powerful yet super simple to use. You can use Xano as a simple database or build a full-out tech deck on it."

Kevin Kennedy

Kevin Kennedy

President and founder of Six Figure Server

20% cheaper

to develop and launch their app

Read Tongo's case study

"The best part about using Xano is the combination of low cost and speed to market."

Michael Gahan

Michael Gahan

CEO of Tongo

40% increase

in development speed

Read Unico's case study

"Xano is like a secret weapon that helps us get more projects and then do an excellent job on them."

Dipen Patel

Dipen Patel

Partner at Unico Connect

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Xano vs. Firebase

Firebase accelerates coding on Google Cloud, but Xano delivers a visual, fully managed backend that scales without lock-in.

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