Software · head to head
Xano vs Integromat
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Xano limited real-time capabilities; websocket support underdeveloped and not suitable for real-time applications; Integromat the free plan enforces a 15 minute minimum interval between runs, so nothing near real time is possible without paying
- They diverge on capability: Xano covers API builder, Integromat covers Visual workflow builder.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Xano and Integromat actually diverge.
| Attribute | Xano | Integromat |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Cloud, BYOC | Web, Api |
| Founded | 2014 | 2013 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (usage-based), 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 Xano
- API builder
- Database management
- Real-time sync
- Authentication
- REST API
- Zapier
- Make
- OAuth
Only in Integromat
- Visual workflow builder
- Error handling
- Conditional logic
- Team collaboration
- 1000+ apps
- Custom APIs
- REST endpoints
- SSL encryption
Both cover
- Data transformation
- Webhooks
- Scheduling
- Webhooks
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- Api support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Xano
- Workflow Automationnot Integromat
- Data Integrationnot Integromat
- Process Automationnot Integromat
- App Integrationnot Integromat
- API Connectivitynot Integromat
Integromat
- Building automated workflows between SaaS applications without codenot Xano
- Moving and transforming data between tools on a schedule or triggernot Xano
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Integromat
- The free plan enforces a 15 minute minimum interval between runs, so nothing near real time is possible without paying
- Free is limited to 2 active scenarios, a 5 MB file size and 7 days of execution logs
- Billing is per credit where each module action counts as one, so a scenario with many steps consumes credits far faster than its run count suggests
- Make API access requires a paid plan
- Priority execution and full text log search are Pro features
- Overage protection is Enterprise only, so cheaper plans can run up charges
Pricing, plan by plan
Xano
Free- FreeFree
- Limited requests
- Basic features
- Professional$99/month
- 100K requests
- Advanced features
- Business$299/month
- 500K requests
- Premium support
Integromat
Free- FreeFree
- 1000 operations
- 10 scenarios
- Core$10/month
- 10000 operations
- 100 scenarios
- Pro$25/month
- Unlimited operations
- Unlimited scenarios
Which should you pick?
Choose Xano if
- You need api builder.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Cloud, BYOC.
- You also want database management.
Choose Integromat if
- You need visual workflow builder.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want error handling.
Questions people ask
- Is Xano or Integromat better?
- Neither clearly leads. Xano starts at Free and Integromat at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Xano or Integromat?
- Xano starts at Free and Integromat at Free.
- Does Xano or Integromat run on more platforms?
- Xano runs on Web, Cloud, BYOC. Integromat runs on Web, Api.
- Can I use Xano for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Xano best used for?
- Xano is most often used for workflow automation, data integration, process automation, app integration. Of those, workflow automation and data integration are not what Integromat is typically brought in for.
- What can Xano do that Integromat cannot?
- Xano covers API builder, Database management, Real-time sync, Authentication. Integromat covers Visual workflow builder, Error handling, Conditional logic, Team collaboration. Both handle Data transformation, Webhooks, 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.
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.
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.
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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