Description
🖼️ Tool Name:
Xano
✏️ What does this tool offer in 2026?
Visual Function Stack: Instead of writing code, you use a visual "stack" of functions to build complex business logic (e.g., Conditional statements, Loops, Math, and Variable management).
AI Logic Assistant (Beta): Describe the logic you need in plain English (e.g., "If a user's subscription is expired, send a Slack alert and update their status"), and the AI generates the corresponding XanoScript code.
XanoScript: A 2026 addition that allows professional developers to write custom scripts within the visual environment for maximum flexibility.
Agent Builder & MCP Support: (New) Build AI agents that use your database and APIs directly. It also supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing AI tools like Cursor to "read" your backend schema.
Scalable PostgreSQL Database: Built on the world’s most powerful open-source database. You can store millions of records with advanced features like fuzzy search, aggregates, and real-time data caching (Redis).
Branching & Merging: A "Git-like" experience for no-code. You can create a "Development" branch for your backend, test changes, and merge them into "Production" without downtime.
Auto-Documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI): Every API you create is automatically documented, making it easy to hand off the backend to a frontend developer.
VS Code & IDE Integration: A native extension that allows developers to sync their Xano backend with local IDEs like VS Code or Cursor for AI-assisted development.
⭐️ What does it offer? (User Experience)
"The Scale Leader": Rated 4.8/5 for its ability to handle "real-world" traffic. It is the go-to choice for apps that outgrow simpler tools like Airtable or Firebase.
Frontend Agnostic: It doesn't lock you in. You can change your frontend (e.g., move from Bubble to a native iOS app) while keeping your Xano backend exactly the same.
🤖 Automation:
Background Tasks (CRON): Schedule tasks to run automatically (e.g., "Send a weekly report every Monday at 9 AM").
💵 Pricing (January 2026 Status)
Xano offers several tiers depending on your project's maturity and resource needs.
🎁 Is the free version a trial or completely free?
It is Freemium. The "Build" plan is free forever and includes almost all core features, though it is rate-limited and not intended for high-traffic production apps.
⚙️ Access or Source:
Official Website
Platforms: Web-based (SaaS); Optional self-hosting for Enterprise.
🔗 Experience Link: