# AWS AppSync vs Backendless Comparison

| | AWS AppSync | Backendless | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 91 | 56 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (50.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (98.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AWS AppSync

Pros:
- Cloud Storage (2 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Cost Management (2 reviews)
- API Limitations (1 reviews)

### Backendless

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AWS AppSync | Backendless | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (55 reviews) | 9.0 (37 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (55 reviews) | 8.8 (37 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (24 reviews) | 8.9 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (23 reviews) | 9.4 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (52 reviews) | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (21 reviews) | 9.5 (22 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (48 reviews) | 9.3 (33 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AWS AppSync

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Backendless

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free Plan

Price: Free

Description: 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.

Key Features:
- UI Builder
- Real-time Database
- User Authentication and User Management

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/backendless/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### API Development

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS AppSync** | 8.1/10 | 25 |
| **Backendless** | 8.3/10 | 9 |

#### Development

| Feature | AWS AppSync | Backendless | 
|---|---|---|
| **API Testing** | 8.0 (20 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Data Security** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 7.6 (9 reviews) | 
| **Orchestration** | 7.9 (20 reviews) | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | 8.2 (23 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | AWS AppSync | Backendless | 
|---|---|---|
| **Design Management** | 8.1 (20 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Access Control** | 7.9 (23 reviews) | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 
| **Visibility** | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 

### Drag and Drop App Builder

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS AppSync** | N/A | N/A |
| **Backendless** | 8.8/10 | 17 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | AWS AppSync | Backendless | 
|---|---|---|
| **App complexity** | Not enough data | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 
| **App Variety** | Not enough data | 9.0 (17 reviews) | 
| **Customized Branding** | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **Application Templates** | Not enough data | 7.6 (14 reviews) | 

#### Data Control

| Feature | AWS AppSync | Backendless | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | 9.0 (17 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Drag and Drop App Builder

| Feature | AWS AppSync | Backendless | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### API Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS AppSync** | N/A | N/A |
| **Backendless** | N/A | N/A |

#### Development - API Platforms

| Feature | AWS AppSync | Backendless | 
|---|---|---|
| **API Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration - API Platforms

| Feature | AWS AppSync | Backendless | 
|---|---|---|
| **Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Design Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### API Management - API Platforms

| Feature | AWS AppSync | Backendless | 
|---|---|---|
| **API Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Traffic Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gateway** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Logs/Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monetization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### No-Code Development Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS AppSync** | N/A | N/A |
| **Backendless** | 8.4/10 | 15 |

#### User Interface Design

| Feature | AWS AppSync | Backendless | 
|---|---|---|
| **WYSIWYG Editor** | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 
| **Customized Branding** | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **App Templates** | Not enough data | 6.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 

#### Data Control

| Feature | AWS AppSync | Backendless | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 

#### Publishing

| Feature | AWS AppSync | Backendless | 
|---|---|---|
| **Application Deployment** | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 
| **Platform Compatibility** | Not enough data | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 
| **Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - No-Code Development Platforms

| Feature | AWS AppSync | Backendless | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### API Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS AppSync** | N/A | N/A |
| **Backendless** | 8.9/10 | 12 |

#### API Construction

| Feature | AWS AppSync | Backendless | 
|---|---|---|
| **API Testing** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 
| **Orchestration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 

#### API Management

| Feature | AWS AppSync | Backendless | 
|---|---|---|
| **Traffic Control** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Logs/Documentation** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 
| **API Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **Monetization** | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 
| **Gateway** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Integration

| Feature | AWS AppSync | Backendless | 
|---|---|---|
| **App Integration** | Not enough data | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Plugins** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [API Development Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-development)


**Unique to Backendless (5):** [API Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-management), [No-Code Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/no-code-development-platforms), [Mobile Backend-as-a-Service (mBaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-backend-as-a-service-mbaas), [Drag and Drop App Builder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drag-and-drop-app-builder), [API Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-platforms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AWS AppSync | Backendless | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 50.6% | 98.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 28.7% | 1.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 20.7% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### AWS AppSync

- **Computer Software:** 31.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.8%
- **Financial Services:** 5.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.7%
- **Education Management:** 4.6%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.6%
- **Automotive:** 3.4%
- **Entertainment:** 2.3%
- **Computer Games:** 2.3%
- **Insurance:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 24.1%

#### Backendless

- **Computer Software:** 23.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.9%
- **Sports:** 5.4%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.4%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 5.4%
- **Construction:** 5.4%
- **Education Management:** 3.6%
- **Design:** 3.6%
- **Internet:** 3.6%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 32.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AWS AppSync

- [MuleSoft Anypoint Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (743 reviews)
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### Alternatives to Backendless

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- [MuleSoft Anypoint Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (743 reviews)
- [Glide](https://www.g2.com/products/glide-2023-07-10/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (810 reviews)
- [Softr](https://www.g2.com/products/softr/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (689 reviews)
- [AppSheet](https://www.g2.com/products/appsheet/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (403 reviews)
- [Workato](https://www.g2.com/products/workato/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (755 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### AWS AppSync

- Title: [Is AWS AppSync free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-aws-appsync-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No it's not free. You can find the pricing on their website"
- Title: [What is AWS AppSync?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-aws-appsync) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [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 ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/28894-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
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

### Backendless

- Title: [What is Backendless used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-backendless-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Backendless is a versatile application development platform that serves a variety of essential use cases, making it a valuable tool for developers and..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-appsync-vs-backendless)