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Adalo vs Backendless
Both stand on startup app builder. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Adalo combines visual app building with native mobile publishing, responsive web output and a built-in database. Its free plan offers an ongoing way to build and test, though the 500-record limit and lack of HIPAA compliance matter for some projects.
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Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid
Backendless combines core backend services with mobile publishing across three listed platforms. Its free tier covers defined quotas, while Scale raises requests, storage, tables, messages, and script limits.
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| Adalo | Backendless | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $36 a month | Scale Plan: $15 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Maker | Adalo | Backendless |
| Website | adalo.com | backendless.com |
| On startup app builder | #1 of 30 | #5 of 30 |
Adalo: what it does well
- Builds native iOS, Android and web apps from one project
- Includes a built-in Postgres database
- Free plan has no time limit
- No credit card required to start building
- Supports external data sources and integrations
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 500 records per app
- Free plan allows one app editor
- No HIPAA compliance is provided
- Paid plans start at $36/mo (annual)
Backendless: what it does well
- Supports web, iOS, and Android
- Built-in database
- User authentication included
- Free plan available
- Scale starts at 15.00 USD monthly
What to know first
- Free plan limits API requests
- Free plan includes 1 GB storage
- Higher limits require Scale
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