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WeWeb vs Xlinesoft

WeWeb logo

WeWeb

No-Code

Front-end builder for applications whose data already lives somewhere else

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
Xlinesoft logo

Xlinesoft

Developer Tools

PHPRunner and ASPRunner.NET: low-code builders that turn databases into web apps

From
$599/one-time
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only WeWeb has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: WeWeb there is no database, authentication provider or server-side logic layer, so a WeWeb project is always at least two subscriptions and the total cost is never the price on the pricing page.; Xlinesoft the purchase includes one year of support and upgrades only; after that, newer versions require a paid upgrade.
  • They diverge on capability: WeWeb covers Backend agnostic, Xlinesoft covers Database to web application.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 12 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which WeWeb and Xlinesoft actually diverge.

Attributes where WeWeb and Xlinesoft differ
AttributeWeWebXlinesoft
Starting priceFree$599/one-time
Pricing modelquoteone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWindows, macOS, Linux, Web
CategoryNo-CodeDeveloper Tools

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 WeWeb

  • Backend agnostic
  • Vue output
  • Data binding and workflows
  • Custom code
  • White labelling
  • Staging and publishing

Only in Xlinesoft

  • Database to web application
  • Page Designer and themes
  • Events, custom code and AI assistance
  • Security and dynamic permissions
  • Reports, charts and dashboards
  • Wide database support
  • Enterprise authentication
  • Application templates and plugins

What people use each for

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

WeWeb

  • Building an interface over data that already lives in Supabase or PostgreSQLnot Xlinesoft
  • Agency work where the client contract requires an application that runs without the vendornot Xlinesoft
  • Replacing the front end of a no-code application that has outgrown its original platformnot Xlinesoft
  • Internal tools for staff where the database and its permissions already exist and must not be duplicatednot Xlinesoft

Xlinesoft

  • Building an internal web application on top of an existing SQL databasenot WeWeb
  • Replacing a Microsoft Access application with a browser-based onenot WeWeb
  • Creating admin interfaces and customer or partner portals with role-based accessnot WeWeb
  • Agencies and freelancers delivering self-hosted database applications to clientsnot WeWeb
  • Teams that need low-code tooling but must keep applications on their own serversnot WeWeb

Where each one falls short

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

WeWeb

  • There is no database, authentication provider or server-side logic layer, so a WeWeb project is always at least two subscriptions and the total cost is never the price on the pricing page.
  • Self-hosting and the more useful delivery options sit on higher tiers, so on entry plans you are hosting with WeWeb and depending on its uptime for a production application.
  • The learning curve is closer to a front-end framework than to a drag and drop builder; collections, bindings and state assume you understand how data flows through an interface, which defeats non-technical buyers.
  • Output is web only. There is no native mobile build, so anything that must appear in the App Store needs a wrapper or a different tool entirely.
  • It is a small European vendor competing against far larger platforms, so procurement teams that assess supplier viability, support depth and long-term roadmap will need convincing before signing.

Xlinesoft

  • The purchase includes one year of support and upgrades only; after that, newer versions require a paid upgrade.
  • Multiple database connections, REST API connections and single sign-on through Active Directory, Okta or SAML are Enterprise-only, which raises the price from $599 to $999 per developer.
  • Self-hosted only. Hosting, database administration, backups, runtime updates and access-control configuration remain the customer's job, as Xlinesoft's own product facts page states.
  • Applications built on Microsoft Access require a Windows web server.
  • PHPRunner and ASPRunner.NET are separate products with separate licences, so moving a project between PHP and .NET is not covered by one purchase.

Pricing, plan by plan

WeWeb

Free
  • WeWeb$undefined/year
    • Free tier for building and previewing before publishing
    • Paid tiers add custom domains, white labelling and higher usage
    • Self-hosting the generated application offered on higher tiers

Xlinesoft

$599/one-time
  • PHPRunner Professional$599/one-time
    • Single developer licence
    • Core application-building product
    • One year of email support and upgrades
  • PHPRunner Enterprise Edition$999/one-time
    • Single developer licence
    • Multiple database and REST API connections
    • Data encryption
  • PHPRunner MultiDev Edition$3599/one-time
    • Three Enterprise Edition licences
    • Multiple developers working on the same project at the same time
    • One year of email support and upgrades
  • ASPRunner.NET Professional$599/one-time
    • Generates ASP.NET web applications
    • Same database coverage and security model as PHPRunner
    • Enterprise Edition available

Which should you pick?

Choose WeWeb if

  • You need backend agnostic.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want vue output.
WeWeb review

Choose Xlinesoft if

  • You need database to web application.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, Web.
  • You also want page designer and themes.
Xlinesoft review

Questions people ask

Is WeWeb or Xlinesoft better?
Neither clearly leads. WeWeb starts at Free and Xlinesoft at $599/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, WeWeb or Xlinesoft?
WeWeb has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for WeWeb and $599/one-time for Xlinesoft.
Does WeWeb or Xlinesoft run on more platforms?
WeWeb runs on Web. Xlinesoft runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Web.
Can I use WeWeb for free?
Yes. WeWeb has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Xlinesoft starts at $599/one-time.
What is WeWeb best used for?
WeWeb is most often used for building an interface over data that already lives in supabase or postgresql, agency work where the client contract requires an application that runs without the vendor, replacing the front end of a no-code application that has outgrown its original platform, internal tools for staff where the database and its permissions already exist and must not be duplicated. Of those, building an interface over data that already lives in supabase or postgresql and agency work where the client contract requires an application that runs without the vendor are not what Xlinesoft is typically brought in for.
What can WeWeb do that Xlinesoft cannot?
WeWeb covers Backend agnostic, Vue output, Data binding and workflows, Custom code. Xlinesoft covers Database to web application, Page Designer and themes, Events, custom code and AI assistance, Security and dynamic permissions.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

WeWeb: Do I need another product to use WeWeb?

Yes. It builds the front end only. You need a backend such as Supabase, an existing database or an API before the application does anything useful.

Xlinesoft: How much does PHPRunner cost?

PHPRunner Professional is $599, Enterprise Edition is $999 and MultiDev Edition, which includes three Enterprise licences, is $3,599. Professional and Enterprise prices are per developer, and each purchase includes one year of email support and free upgrades.

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WeWeb: Can I host the app myself?

On the higher tiers, yes. That is one of the main reasons agencies choose it, because the delivered application can run without the vendor in the path.

Xlinesoft: Which databases does PHPRunner support?

MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Microsoft Access, IBM DB2, Informix, SQLite and ODBC-compatible databases. Using multiple database connections in one project is an Enterprise Edition feature.

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WeWeb: Is it suitable for someone who cannot code?

Less so than most no-code builders. You do not have to write code, but you do have to think like a front-end developer about state, collections and bindings.

Xlinesoft: Is there a free trial?

Yes. PHPRunner can be downloaded and evaluated for 21 days, and public live demos show the generated applications, with add, edit and delete disabled.

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Xlinesoft: Where do PHPRunner applications run?

On your own web server. The documented options are Apache and Microsoft IIS with a compatible PHP runtime and database extensions, and a built-in web server is available for local testing. The development application itself runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.

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Xlinesoft: What does the Enterprise Edition add?

Multiple database and REST API connections, data encryption, and enterprise authentication including Active Directory, Okta, Azure AD, OpenID and SAML, on top of all Professional features.

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Xlinesoft: What is ASPRunner.NET?

Xlinesoft's equivalent builder for ASP.NET. It generates database-driven ASP.NET web applications with the same kind of forms, reports, charts, permissions and Page Designer, and is sold separately from $599.

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