Backendless

Overview

Backendless is a visual low-code/no-code app development platform that lets developers and non-developers build full-stack applications — including frontend UI, backend logic, and real-time database — without writing code. It targets teams looking to reduce third-party dependencies and move from concept to working app faster than traditional development allows.

Unlike standalone no-code UI tools such as Bubble or Webflow, Backendless combines frontend, backend, and database into a single platform, and adds AI-driven workflow automation via its FlowRunner feature.

Key Benefits

• Build both web and mobile apps simultaneously from a single responsive design, reducing duplicated effort across platforms.
• Access 18+ third-party authentication providers and session management tools to handle user management without custom code.
• Deploy apps as serverless, self-hosted, or fully managed installations, giving teams full control over their infrastructure.
• Use prebuilt App Blueprints to jumpstart development and accelerate learning across different business application types.
• Tap into a vast array of prebuilt APIs for any client application, or build custom APIs with or without code.
• Eliminate third-party lock-in — user data remains fully owned by the customer at all times.

How It Works

You start by designing your data model in the visual schema modeler, then build frontend UI with the drag-and-drop UI Builder. Next, you wire up frontend and backend logic using Codeless logic blocks — no code required — and connect everything via prebuilt or custom APIs. Finally, you deploy to Backendless Cloud, a dedicated Pro instance, or a managed server.

Use Cases

• Freelance developers who want to deliver full-stack web and mobile apps to clients without managing separate frontend and backend services.
• Enterprise engineering teams looking to cut third-party SaaS costs by consolidating UI, database, auth, and notifications into one platform.
• Non-technical founders who need to prototype and launch scalable apps using Codeless logic blocks instead of hiring developers.
• Flutter and React developers who want to extend visual app-building with code when needed, using JavaScript, Java/Android, iOS, or .NET SDKs.
• Agencies integrating Backendless with tools like FlutterFlow, Bubble, Webflow, or Zapier to add a managed backend to their existing workflows.
• Product teams at companies like Bettercast or Bank al Etihad who need real-time database functionality with serverless scalability.

Why Choose This Product

Backendless suits teams that want a single platform to handle every layer of app development — from UI to backend to database — without vendor lock-in. It is particularly well-suited for developers and technical founders who want the speed of no-code tools but still need the flexibility to drop into code when complexity demands it.