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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (98.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5 per user, per month
Free
AppSheet
Star Rating
(398)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5 per user, per month
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Star Rating
(56)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (98.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AppSheet excels in its App Variety with a score of 9.0, allowing for a diverse range of applications to be built, while Backendless, with a score of 8.0, offers fewer options in this area.
- Reviewers mention that AppSheet's WYSIWYG Editor is user-friendly, scoring 8.3, which facilitates easier app design compared to Backendless's score of 7.9, where users find the editor less intuitive.
- G2 users highlight AppSheet's strong Data Security features, scoring 9.0, which is crucial for businesses handling sensitive information, while Backendless scores slightly lower at 8.9, indicating a minor gap in perceived security measures.
- Users on G2 appreciate AppSheet's API Testing capabilities, scoring 9.1, which allows for thorough testing of integrations, whereas Backendless, with a score of 8.5, is seen as less robust in this area.
- Reviewers say that AppSheet's Application Deployment process is rated highly at 9.0, making it easier for users to launch their apps, while Backendless scores 8.6, suggesting a slightly more complex deployment experience.
- Users report that Backendless shines in Data Synchronization, scoring 9.1, which is praised for its efficiency, while AppSheet's score of 8.7 indicates it may not be as seamless in this aspect.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AppSheet
Premium
$5
per user, per month
Powerful data control and user management to turn your desktop data into robust mobile applications.
- Core Features: Forms, Quick Edits & UX Displays
- Core Features: Calendar, Maps, Galleries & Table Views
- Core Features: Interactive Dashboards & Charts
Backendless
Free Plan
Free
The cloud-based Free Plan offers the full Backendless cloud software for learning and exploring the platform. The plan can be used to complete gamified tutorials called Missions, complete video tutorial courses, explore App Blueprints, or simply explore the platform as a whole.
- UI Builder
- Real-time Database
- User Authentication and User Management
Free Trial
AppSheet
Free Trial is available
Backendless
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
296
9.0
37
Ease of Use
8.7
298
8.8
37
Ease of Setup
8.9
247
8.9
24
Ease of Admin
8.9
243
9.4
24
Quality of Support
8.5
267
8.7
36
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
213
9.5
22
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
279
9.3
33
Features by Category
Administration
9.0
85
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
Automation
8.8
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
87
|
Verified
Not enough data
Development
8.2
75
Not enough data
7.3
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
Development
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.7
9
Collaboration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
7.6
14
Data Control
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
9.0
17
Agentic AI - Drag and Drop App Builder
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Development - API Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration - API Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
API Management - API Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
User Interface Design
Feature Not Available
7.9
13
7.9
178
|
Verified
8.3
12
7.9
172
|
Verified
6.9
12
8.3
174
|
Verified
8.3
15
Data Control
8.8
143
|
Verified
8.2
12
8.7
195
|
Verified
9.1
13
8.9
167
|
Verified
8.9
14
Publishing
9.0
188
|
Verified
8.6
14
9.0
180
|
Verified
8.8
14
8.8
157
|
Verified
8.0
10
Agentic AI - No-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
API Construction
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.9
12
API Management
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Integration
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.7
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AppSheet and Backendless are categorized as No-Code Development Platforms
Unique Categories
AppSheet is categorized as Workplace Innovation Platforms
Backendless is categorized as API Development, API Management, Mobile Backend-as-a-Service (mBaaS), Drag and Drop App Builder, and API Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AppSheet
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Backendless
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Education Management
6.0%
Construction
4.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.4%
Computer Software
3.0%
Other
75.5%
Computer Software
23.2%
Marketing and Advertising
8.9%
Sports
5.4%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
5.4%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.4%
Other
51.8%
Discussions
Why can't I use Slices as the source in my Actions, I found a workaround method to achieve what I wanted to do but it would have been so much simpler to be able to use my Slice as the source table.
2 Comments
US
i also have the same question. But can you share your workaround idea how you did thatRead more
Is it possible to send pdf reports to someone who is not necessarily a user?
2 Comments
SA
If possible, there are two ways: if they are fixed emails, you can do it from the Bot's settings; if they are emails that can change, you could place a...Read more
could you please post more education videos?
1 Comment
JR
AppSheet is more like a general database application. Posting videos will limit the creativity of how doing things (Personal Opinion).
I would be glad to...Read more
What is Backendless used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from Backendless
Backendless is a versatile application development platform that serves a variety of essential use cases, making it a valuable tool for developers and...Read more
Backendless has no more discussions with answers
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