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Backend-as-a-service platforms

Backend services that provide APIs, databases, authentication, and app infrastructure.

Prices checked Nov 7, 2026 from each vendor's pricing page

Our ranked shortlist: the best backend-as-a-service platforms →

At a glance

Tools tracked
6
Entry plans
$25–$99/mo
Typical entry plan
$25/mo
Free plan
6 of 6
Cheapest paid
Convex, $25/mo
Best value score
Supabase, 7.5/10

Every tool we cover

Price tracker →
ToolScoreFromTop listed planFree planTrialPages
Convex7.8$25/mo$2,500/moYes—ReviewPricingAlternatives
Supabase7.5$25/mo$599/moYes—ReviewPricingAlternatives
Firebase7.2Free*—Yes3 monthsReviewPricingAlternatives
PlayFab7.2$99/mo*$1,999/moYes—ReviewPricingAlternatives
Appwrite7.1Free*—Yes—ReviewPricingAlternatives
Xano7.0$85/mo$224/moYes—ReviewPricingAlternatives

* Lower confidence: the vendor's pricing page couldn't be read directly or didn't list every price, so the figure was compiled from other public sources and may be incomplete. Check the vendor's page before you buy.

Head-to-head

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Convex vs Supabase

Convex 16 tiedSupabase 1

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Xano vs Supabase

Xano 06 tiedSupabase 2

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Supabase vs Firebase

Supabase 08 tiedFirebase 0

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Firebase vs Convex

Firebase 07 tiedConvex 1

Highest scored

Convex

A capable all-in-one TypeScript backend, with usage caps and team pricing to weigh before you commit.

7.8/10

Supabase

A strong all-in-one Postgres backend, provided its limits and access model fit your app.

7.5/10

Firebase

Strong all-in-one app backend; usage-based bills and database trade-offs may not suit every team.

7.2/10

Backend-as-a-service platforms: quick answers

How much do backend-as-a-service platforms cost?

Paid plans for the 6 backend-as-a-service platforms we track start between $25 and $99 a month, and the typical entry plan is about $25 a month. 6 of them have a free plan. Prices are the vendors' own, checked Nov 7, 2026; most quote the per-month price when billed annually.

Which backend-as-a-service platform is the cheapest?

Convex has the lowest paid entry plan at $25 a month, followed by Supabase at $25. If you can live with limits, Convex, Supabase, Firebase and PlayFab have a free plan.

Which backend-as-a-service platforms have a free plan?

Convex, Supabase, Firebase, PlayFab, Appwrite and Xano have a free plan. Free plans are usually capped on usage, seats or features; each review lists the limits.

Which backend-as-a-service platform scores highest in our reviews?

Convex scores highest at 7.8/10. A capable all-in-one TypeScript backend, with usage caps and team pricing to weigh before you commit. On value for money alone, Supabase rates best (7.5/10).