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Xano vs Make

Xano logo

Xano

Software

The low-code backend platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Make logo

Make

Software

The platform for the new way of working

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

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

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Xano and Make actually diverge.

Attributes where Xano and Make differ
AttributeXanoMake
Pricing modelusage-basedfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Cloud, BYOCWeb
Founded20142013

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 Xano

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

Only in Make

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

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

Xano

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

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

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

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

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

Make

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Make review.

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.
Xano review

Choose Make if

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

Questions people ask

Is Xano or Make better?
Neither clearly leads. Xano starts at Free and Make at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Xano or Make?
Xano starts at Free and Make at Free.
Does Xano or Make run on more platforms?
Xano runs on Web, Cloud, BYOC. Make runs on Web.
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 Make is typically brought in for.
What can Xano do that Make cannot?
Xano covers API builder, Database management, Real-time sync, Authentication. Make covers Visual workflow builder, API connectors, Conditional logic, Error handling. 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.

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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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