Xano

No-code backend platform: a hosted database, a visual builder for API endpoints and business logic, auth, file storage and AI agents in one workspace.

Works with AI agents:llms.txt
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Where it fits

How Xano itself is built

4 tools, from its own code, website and Product Hunt page.

Who uses it

8 makers' products, each linked to the source that shows it.

MicronsDiscover profitable micro-startups for sale

“Xano is our database and an important part of our back-end system. Not cheap but super flexible.”

DatabaseMaker says so · source ↗
SoloUnoTake control of hair pulling, nail biting & skin picking

“My database and APIs all live in Xano. I love working on it - it's a genuinely great experience, both for building and for maintaining things over time.”

DatabaseMaker says so · source ↗
FlowKittenValidate Your Startup Idea Free & Actually Get Useful Advice

“Xano does the heavy lifting for Bubble so that we do not have to worry about workunits.”

DatabaseMaker says so · source ↗
KoraDaily wisdom & voice chats with history’s greatest thinkers

“a true production-ready backend with relational database, API builder, and scaling baked in—no need for Firebase workarounds or custom servers.”

DatabaseMaker says so · source ↗
StudioForm Pro LibraryBuild Enterprise-Grade Multi-Step Webflow Forms in Seconds

“Xano has been crucial in ensuring the backend of StudioForm Pro Library is both scalable and efficient. Its no-code API builder enabled us to quickly deploy a powerful backend to support our complex form functionalities. Xano's scalability ensures that our SaaS can grow and handle increased user demand effortlessly, making our product more reliable and performant for our customers.”

DatabaseMaker says so · source ↗
BizwayA team of AI Assistants for every solo business.

“Xano serves as Bizway's backend, and has been an incredibly powerful resource. The ability to build custom functions has made a lot possible that I couldn't have done on my own.”

DatabaseMaker says so · source ↗

What makers say

8 makers on why they use Xano, in their own words on Product Hunt.

My database and APIs all live in Xano. I love working on it - it's a genuinely great experience, both for building and for maintaining things over time.
SoloUnoSep 2026 ↗
Xano is our database and an important part of our back-end system. Not cheap but super flexible.
MicronsSep 2026 ↗
Xano is the best scalable backend, it helped us deliver our proof of concept at lightning speed!
Seven24.aiSep 2026 ↗
Xano does the heavy lifting for Bubble so that we do not have to worry about workunits.
FlowKittenAug 2024 ↗
Xano has been crucial in ensuring the backend of StudioForm Pro Library is both scalable and efficient. Its no-code API builder enabled us to quickly deploy a powerful backend to support our complex form functionalities. Xano's scalability ensures that our SaaS can grow and handle increased user demand effortlessly, making our product more reliable and performant for our customers.
StudioForm Pro LibraryJul 2024 ↗

Loved and watch-outs

Themes that recur in makers' words and Hacker News comments, each linked to what it summarises, with how Product Hunt tags its reviews.

On Product Hunt 5.0★ · 20 reviews
scalable backend 3efficient performance 2fast deployment 2no-code API builder 2
Read the reviews on Product Hunt ↗

Reliability and open issues

Incidents on its status page0 in the last 90 days · 5 in the last year
  • major Service Restored Apr 2026
  • major Issues accessing Instances on Xano Apr 2026
  • critical Outage in some regions Apr 2026
From its own status page, 2026-10-02. Vendors decide what they post; one page can cover several products.

On Product Hunt, people weigh it against: Appwrite, InstantDB.

Questions makers ask about Xano

Is Xano free?

No permanent free tier; paid use starts at $85/mo (billed annually). source ↗

Is Xano open source or self-hostable?

Not open source, and hosted only.

Can AI coding agents work with Xano?

It serves an llms.txt docs index.

Who uses Xano?

8 makers' products we track, each with a source. source ↗