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Make vs Xano

Make logo

Make

Software

The platform for the new way of working

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Xano logo

Xano

Software

The low-code backend platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Make free tier limited to 1,000 credits per month; Xano limited real-time capabilities; websocket support underdeveloped and not suitable for real-time applications
  • They diverge on capability: Make covers Visual workflow builder, Xano covers API builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Make and Xano actually diverge.

Attributes where Make and Xano differ
AttributeMakeXano
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
PlatformsWebWeb, Cloud, BYOC
Founded20132014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Make

  • Visual workflow builder
  • API connectors
  • Conditional logic
  • Error handling
  • Team collaboration
  • 1000+ apps
  • Custom APIs
  • REST endpoints

Only in Xano

  • API builder
  • Database management
  • Real-time sync
  • Authentication
  • REST API
  • Zapier
  • Make
  • OAuth

Both cover

  • Webhooks
  • Data transformation
  • Scheduling
  • Webhooks
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Make

  • Automating integrations between 3,000+ pre-built applicationsnot Xano
  • Building AI agents and workflow automation without extensive codingnot Xano
  • Enterprise automation with GDPR, SOC 2 Type II compliancenot Xano
  • Rapid deployment of automations from concept to livenot Xano

Xano

  • Workflow Automationnot Make
  • Data Integrationnot Make
  • Process Automationnot Make
  • App Integrationnot Make
  • API Connectivitynot Make

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Make

  • Free tier limited to 1,000 credits per month
  • Free tier restricted to 2 active scenarios maximum
  • Free tier enforces 15-minute minimum scheduling interval
  • Credit-based model means costs scale with usage volume, not just features

Xano

  • Limited real-time capabilities; websocket support underdeveloped and not suitable for real-time applications
  • Performance concerns at scale; users report crashes, dropped queries, and no RAM visibility on any plan
  • Interface designed for mouse input only, does not work well with touch-screen tablets
  • Limited version control, data backup and restore features, and data management logging capabilities
  • Requires pairing with a frontend builder, adding cost, complexity, and integration overhead

Pricing, plan by plan

Make

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Make review.

Xano

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited requests
    • Basic features
  • Professional$99/month
    • 100K requests
    • Advanced features
  • Business$299/month
    • 500K requests
    • Premium support

Which should you pick?

Choose Make if

  • You need visual workflow builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want api connectors.
Make review

Choose Xano if

  • You need api builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Cloud, BYOC.
  • You also want database management.
Xano review

Questions people ask

Is Make or Xano better?
Neither clearly leads. Make starts at Free and Xano at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Make or Xano?
Make starts at Free and Xano at Free.
Does Make or Xano run on more platforms?
Make runs on Web. Xano runs on Web, Cloud, BYOC.
Can I use Make for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Make best used for?
Make is most often used for automating integrations between 3,000+ pre-built applications, building ai agents and workflow automation without extensive coding, enterprise automation with gdpr, soc 2 type ii compliance, rapid deployment of automations from concept to live. Of those, automating integrations between 3,000+ pre-built applications and building ai agents and workflow automation without extensive coding are not what Xano is typically brought in for.
What can Make do that Xano cannot?
Make covers Visual workflow builder, API connectors, Conditional logic, Error handling. Xano covers API builder, Database management, Real-time sync, Authentication. Both handle Webhooks, Data transformation, Scheduling, Webhooks.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Xano: Does Xano offer a free plan?

Yes. Xano offers a free plan with unlimited APIs and a rate limit. The free plan includes watermarked stored images. Paid plans start at $85 per month.

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Xano: What databases does Xano use?

Xano provides managed PostgreSQL database with no migrations or DevOps overhead required. It includes automatic backups, scaling, and full ACID transaction support.

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Xano: Does Xano require coding knowledge?

Xano is a no-code platform but requires foundational understanding of backend concepts like database structure, APIs, authentication, and logic flow. The learning curve is steep, requiring weeks or months to become proficient.

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Xano: What integrations does Xano support?

Xano integrates with Snowflake, Datadog, AWS, GCP, Azure, Stripe, Segment, and works with frontend platforms like Bubble, Webflow, FlutterFlow, and Lovable.

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