Compare AWS AppSync and Backendless 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (98.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
AWS AppSync
Star Rating
(90)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AWS AppSyncBackendless
Star Rating
(56)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (98.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 3 pricing plansAWS AppSync vs Backendless
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Backendless easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Backendless overall.
- Reviewers felt that Backendless meets the needs of their business better than AWS AppSync.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Backendless is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Backendless over AWS AppSync.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AWS AppSync
No pricing availableBackendless
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
AWS AppSync
No trial information availableBackendless
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
54
9.0
37
Ease of Use
8.3
54
8.8
37
Ease of Setup
8.6
23
8.9
24
Ease of Admin
8.3
22
9.4
24
Quality of Support
8.6
51
8.7
36
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
20
9.5
22
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
47
9.3
33
Features by Category
Development
8.0
20
8.7
9
8.8
22
7.6
9
7.9
20
7.9
8
8.3
22
8.7
9
Collaboration
8.1
19
Feature Not Available
8.3
22
7.4
7
8.2
22
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
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
8.3
15
Data Control
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
8.9
14
Publishing
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
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
AWS AppSync and Backendless are categorized as API Development
Unique Categories
AWS AppSync has no unique categories
Backendless is categorized as API Management, No-Code Development Platforms, Mobile Backend-as-a-Service (mBaaS), Drag and Drop App Builder, and API Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AWS AppSync
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
Computer Software
31.4%
Information Technology and Services
14.0%
Financial Services
5.8%
Marketing and Advertising
5.8%
Education Management
4.7%
Other
38.4%
Computer Software
23.2%
Marketing and Advertising
8.9%
Sports
5.4%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.4%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
5.4%
Other
51.8%
Discussions
Is AWS AppSync free?
2 Comments
SS
No it's not free. You can find the pricing on their websiteRead more
when you do a x-ray to the requests, why is that some times the lambda responds fast or it can take up to 2 seconds ?
1 Comment
FK
Yes, sometimes the lambda needs time to warm up if it has not been active for some time. This can be fixed by what's called 'provisioned concurrency' which...Read more
What is AWS AppSync?
1 Comment
PS
AWS AppSync is a new service in Public Preview that enables you to manage and update mobile app data in real-time between devices and the cloud and allows...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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