Marketing · head to head
Whatagraph vs Xano
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Whatagraph the entry Max plan starts at 699 EUR per month and is billed annually, with no monthly billing option shown; Xano limited real-time capabilities; websocket support underdeveloped and not suitable for real-time applications
- They diverge on capability: Whatagraph covers Automated reporting, Xano covers API builder.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Whatagraph and Xano actually diverge.
| Attribute | Whatagraph | Xano |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | usage-based |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile, Api | Web, Cloud, BYOC |
| Category | Marketing | Automation Integration |
| Founded | 2016 | 2014 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Whatagraph
- Automated reporting
- Multi-channel integration
- Custom dashboards
- Data visualization
- PDF reports
- Real-time updates
- Historical tracking
- Anomaly detection
Only in Xano
- API builder
- Database management
- Data transformation
- Real-time sync
- Webhooks
- Authentication
- Scheduling
- REST API
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Whatagraph
- Automated client marketing reports for agenciesnot Xano
- Blending data from multiple ad platforms into one dashboardnot Xano
- White-labelled reporting under an agency's own brandingnot Xano
Xano
- Workflow Automationnot Whatagraph
- Data Integrationnot Whatagraph
- Process Automationnot Whatagraph
- App Integrationnot Whatagraph
- API Connectivitynot Whatagraph
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Whatagraph
- The entry Max plan starts at 699 EUR per month and is billed annually, with no monthly billing option shown
- Only two plans exist and the Prime plan is custom priced with no published rate
- Public API access, transfer to BigQuery and Looker, a custom report domain and premium integrations all require the Prime plan
- Data sources are metered as credits at 1 credit per connected data account, so each additional ad account consumes quota
- Extra credits can be bought only up to the next plan threshold, after which an upgrade is required
- Moving to either the Max or Prime plan requires booking a call with sales rather than self-serve upgrade
- The free trial is 14 days
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
Whatagraph
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 3 data sources
- Basic dashboards
- Daily updates
- Starter$99/month
- Up to 10 data sources
- Advanced dashboards
- Hourly updates
- Professional$299/month
- Unlimited data sources
- Real-time updates
- White-label
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 Whatagraph if
- You need automated reporting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
- You also want multi-channel integration.
Choose Xano if
- You need api builder.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Cloud, BYOC.
- You also want database management.
Questions people ask
- Is Whatagraph or Xano better?
- Neither clearly leads. Whatagraph 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, Whatagraph or Xano?
- Whatagraph starts at Free and Xano at Free.
- Does Whatagraph or Xano run on more platforms?
- Whatagraph runs on Web, Mobile, Api. Xano runs on Web, Cloud, BYOC.
- Can I use Whatagraph for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Whatagraph best used for?
- Whatagraph is most often used for automated client marketing reports for agencies, blending data from multiple ad platforms into one dashboard, white-labelled reporting under an agency's own branding. Of those, automated client marketing reports for agencies and blending data from multiple ad platforms into one dashboard are not what Xano is typically brought in for.
- What can Whatagraph do that Xano cannot?
- Whatagraph covers Automated reporting, Multi-channel integration, Custom dashboards, Data visualization. Xano covers API builder, Database management, Data transformation, Real-time sync.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Whatagraph: What is the starting price for Whatagraph's Max plan?
The Max plan starts at 699 euros per month when billed annually.
SourceXano: 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.
SourceWhatagraph: Do Whatagraph plans limit the number of users or reports?
No, both the Max and Prime plans include unlimited users and unlimited reports.
SourceXano: 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.
SourceWhatagraph: What is a 'source credit' in Whatagraph pricing?
One source credit equals one connected data account. The Max plan starts with 50 source credits, and the Prime plan includes a custom amount based on needs.
SourceXano: 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.
SourceWhatagraph: What's included in both Whatagraph plans?
Both Max and Prime plans include Whatagraph IQ with automated report creation, live chat support, EU data center access, and version history.
SourceXano: 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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