Which is right for your project?

Xano vs. Firebase

Both tools speed up development, but they solve different problems. Firebase is a low-code platform that pairs NoSQL databases with Google Cloud services. Xano is a true no-code backend that combines a PostgreSQL database, an API builder, and an auto-scaling server—without writing or deploying code.

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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.

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.

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.

Compare

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.

SQL flexibility

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

Compliance & deployment options

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

Full Comparison

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

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.

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.

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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