# Back4app vs Backendless Comparison | | Back4app | Backendless | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 65 | 56 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (93.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (98.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Back4app Pros: - Ease of Use (13 reviews) - Customer Support (10 reviews) Cons: - Missing Features (4 reviews) - Insufficient Guidance (3 reviews) ### Backendless **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Back4app | Backendless | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (37 reviews) | 9.0 (37 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (38 reviews) | 8.8 (37 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (31 reviews) | 8.9 (24 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (18 reviews) | 9.4 (24 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.1 (35 reviews) | 8.7 (36 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 9.5 (22 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (31 reviews) | 9.3 (33 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Back4app #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### 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 --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### API Development | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Back4app** | N/A | N/A | | **Backendless** | 8.3/10 | 9 | #### Development | Feature | Back4app | Backendless | |---|---|---| | **API Testing** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | | **Data Security** | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | | **Orchestration** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | | **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | Back4app | Backendless | |---|---|---| | **Design Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Access Control** | Not enough data | 7.4 (7 reviews) | | **Visibility** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | ### Drag and Drop App Builder | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Back4app** | N/A | N/A | | **Backendless** | 8.8/10 | 17 | #### Functionality | Feature | Back4app | 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 | Back4app | 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 | Back4app | 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 | ### Application Development Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Back4app** | 8.7/10 | 12 | | **Backendless** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Back4app | Backendless | |---|---|---| | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **File Management** | 7.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multi-Language Support** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Customization** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Help Guides** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Patching & Updates** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | ### API Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Back4app** | N/A | N/A | | **Backendless** | N/A | N/A | #### Development - API Platforms | Feature | Back4app | 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 | Back4app | 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 | Back4app | 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 | ### Mobile Development Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Back4app** | N/A | N/A | | **Backendless** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms | Feature | Back4app | 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 | ### Backend as a Service (BaaS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Back4app** | N/A | N/A | | **Backendless** | N/A | N/A | #### Database & APIs - Backend as a Service (BaaS) | Feature | Back4app | Backendless | |---|---|---| | **Query Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Visual Logic Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Protocol APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Authentication & Access - Backend as a Service (BaaS) | Feature | Back4app | Backendless | |---|---|---| | **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Social Login** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Real-Time & Logic - Backend as a Service (BaaS) | Feature | Back4app | Backendless | |---|---|---| | **Real-Time Subscriptions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Serverless Functions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Webhook Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Back4app** | 8.9/10 | 13 | | **Backendless** | N/A | N/A | #### Development | Feature | Back4app | Backendless | |---|---|---| | **Application Deployment** | 9.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Development Tools** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Development Environment** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Language Support** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Testing** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Database | Feature | Back4app | Backendless | |---|---|---| | **Database Management** | 9.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Auto Scaling** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Backup / Recovery** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Storage** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Infrastructure | Feature | Back4app | Backendless | |---|---|---| | **Networking** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Virtual Machines** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Security** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | ### No-Code Development Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Back4app** | N/A | N/A | | **Backendless** | 8.4/10 | 15 | #### User Interface Design | Feature | Back4app | 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 | Back4app | 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 | Back4app | 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 | Back4app | 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 | |---|---|---| | **Back4app** | N/A | N/A | | **Backendless** | 8.9/10 | 12 | #### API Construction | Feature | Back4app | 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 | Back4app | 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 | Back4app | 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) | ### Container Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Back4app** | N/A | N/A | | **Backendless** | N/A | N/A | #### Management | Feature | Back4app | Backendless | |---|---|---| | **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Network Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Organization | Feature | Back4app | Backendless | |---|---|---| | **Packaging ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Container Networking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Development | Feature | Back4app | Backendless | |---|---|---| | **Developer Toolkit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Architecture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Datacenter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Virtualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [Mobile Backend-as-a-Service (mBaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-backend-as-a-service-mbaas), [Backend as a Service (BaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/backend-as-a-service-baas) **Unique to Back4app (4):** [Mobile Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-development-platforms), [Container Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-management), [Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-platform-as-a-service-paas), [Application Development Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/categories/application-development-platforms) **Unique to Backendless (5):** [API Development Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-development), [API Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-management), [No-Code Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/no-code-development-platforms), [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) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Back4app | Backendless | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 93.2% | 98.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 3.4% | 1.8% | | **Enterprise** | 3.4% | 0% | ### By Industry #### Back4app - **Computer Software:** 33.9% - **Information Technology and Services:** 7.1% - **Computer Games:** 3.6% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.6% - **Higher Education:** 3.6% - **Banking:** 1.8% - **Computer & Network Security:** 1.8% - **Entertainment:** 1.8% - **Environmental Services:** 1.8% - **Events Services:** 1.8% - **Other:** 39.3% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Back4app - [DigitalOcean](https://www.g2.com/products/digitalocean/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (755 reviews) - [Visual Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/visual-studio/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4004 reviews) - [OutSystems](https://www.g2.com/products/outsystems/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1796 reviews) - 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