API Management · head to head
Backendless vs Treblle
Backendless
API Management
Visual app development platform with REST APIs and cloud backend
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Treblle
API Management
API observability, security, and governance platform
- From
- $233/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Backendless has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Backendless free tier limited to 50 API requests per minute and 20 database tables; Treblle no free tier is offered; the entry-level Core plan starts at $233/month billed yearly.
- They diverge on capability: Backendless covers REST API, Treblle covers API discovery.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Backendless and Treblle actually diverge.
| Attribute | Backendless | Treblle |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $233/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Cloud, Visual builder | web, api |
| Category | API Management | Unknown |
| Founded | 2012 | Unknown |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Backendless
- REST API
- Real-time database
- Cloud code
- Custom integrations
- Webhooks
- Cloud functions
- Cloud support
- Visual builder support
Only in Treblle
- API discovery
- Runtime security
- API governance
- Compliance monitoring
- API documentation and analytics
- Agentic AI support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Backendless
- API Developmentnot Treblle
- API Gatewaynot Treblle
- API Testingnot Treblle
- API Documentationnot Treblle
- Microservicesnot Treblle
Treblle
- Gaining full visibility into API traffic across multi-cloud environmentsnot Backendless
- Detecting shadow APIs and runtime security risksnot Backendless
- Meeting compliance audit requirements such as HIPAA or GDPRnot Backendless
- Governing API design standards through CI/CDnot Backendless
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Backendless
- Free tier limited to 50 API requests per minute and 20 database tables
- Smaller community and integration ecosystem compared to Firebase or AWS
- Customization beyond codeless tools requires developer expertise
- Limited documentation for advanced use cases and edge cases
Treblle
- No free tier is offered; the entry-level Core plan starts at $233/month billed yearly.
- Growth and Enterprise pricing is custom and not published, requiring a sales conversation to budget.
- Core plan is limited to 1 workspace and only 30 days of data retention.
- SSO and on-prem/BYO cloud deployment are reserved for the top Enterprise tier.
Pricing, plan by plan
Backendless
Free- FreeFree
- 50 API requests/minute
- 20 database tables
- 1 GB file storage
- Scale Variable$15/month
- Unlimited API requests/month
- 100 database tables
- 10 GB file storage
- Scale Fixed$15/month
- Same as Scale Variable
- Fixed monthly pricing
Treblle
$233/month- Core$233/month
- Billed yearly
- 5 APIs
- 500 requests/min
- Growth$undefined/month
- Custom APIs and request limits
- 50M requests/month baseline
- API security
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Unlimited workspaces, APIs, and requests/min
- API governance and compliance
- SSO
Which should you pick?
Choose Backendless if
- You need rest api.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Cloud, Visual builder.
- You also want real-time database.
Choose Treblle if
- You need api discovery.
- You work on web, api.
- You also want runtime security.
Questions people ask
- Is Backendless or Treblle better?
- Neither clearly leads. Backendless starts at Free and Treblle at $233/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Backendless or Treblle?
- Backendless has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Backendless and $233/month for Treblle.
- Does Backendless or Treblle run on more platforms?
- Backendless runs on Cloud, Visual builder. Treblle runs on web, api.
- Can I use Backendless for free?
- Yes. Backendless has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Treblle starts at $233/month.
- What is Backendless best used for?
- Backendless is most often used for api development, api gateway, api testing, api documentation. Of those, api development and api gateway are not what Treblle is typically brought in for.
- What can Backendless do that Treblle cannot?
- Backendless covers REST API, Real-time database, Cloud code, Custom integrations. Treblle covers API discovery, Runtime security, API governance, Compliance monitoring.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Backendless: Does Backendless have a free tier?
Backendless Free plan ($0/month) includes 50 API requests per minute, 20 database tables, 1 GB file storage, 1 visualization, 2 security roles, and basic cloud code capabilities.
SourceTreblle: What does Treblle cost?
Treblle's Core plan costs $233/month billed yearly and covers 5 APIs and 5M requests/month; Growth and Enterprise plans use custom pricing for larger request volumes and advanced features.
SourceBackendless: What features does the Scale plan include?
Scale plan ($15+/month) provides unlimited API requests per month, 100 database tables, 10 GB file storage, 5 visualizations, 10 custom API keys, daily backups, free SSL certificates, and 1,000 real-time connections.
SourceTreblle: Is there a free plan?
Treblle does not offer a free tier; it instead offers a no-credit-card demo rather than free ongoing access.
SourceBackendless: Can I add more storage or increase API limits?
Yes, Backendless offers Function Packs ranging from $5-$399/month to increase specific limits such as storage, API requests, or security features.
SourceTreblle: How is usage metered?
Plans are metered by number of APIs monitored and requests per minute/month, with the Core plan capped at 500 requests/min and 5M requests/month.
SourceBackendless: Does Backendless support offline functionality?
Backendless supports real-time sync and offline capabilities for mobile apps, allowing data to sync when connectivity is restored.
SourceBackendless: Is Backendless Pro available for self-hosting?
Yes, Backendless Pro Community Edition is available under free licensing for core functionality. Managed Backendless is a paid option for self-hosted deployments with request-based pricing.
SourceBackendless: What are Backendless's integration limitations?
While Backendless supports many integrations, it has a smaller integration library compared to competitors. Finding solutions to edge cases or complex setups may require more development effort.
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