Compare Airtable and Backendless 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (98.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free
Airtable
Star Rating
(2,770)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansBackendless
Star Rating
(56)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (98.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users on G2 report that Airtable excels in its App Integration capabilities, scoring a remarkable 9.4, which allows seamless connectivity with various third-party applications, enhancing workflow efficiency. In contrast, Backendless, while still strong, scores slightly lower at 8.7, indicating room for improvement in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Backendless shines in Data Security, achieving a score of 8.9, which is higher than Airtable's 8.6. Users appreciate the robust security measures in place, making it a preferred choice for applications requiring stringent data protection.
- G2 users highlight Airtable's superior Task Management features, particularly in Task Prioritization and To-Do Lists, both scoring 8.8 and 8.7 respectively. Users report that these features help streamline their project workflows effectively, whereas Backendless scores slightly lower in these areas.
- Users say that Backendless offers a more comprehensive API Management experience, with a score of 8.5 for both Logs/Documentation and API Monitoring. This is particularly beneficial for developers looking for detailed insights and control over their APIs, while Airtable's scores in these areas are not as high.
- Reviewers mention that Airtable's Custom Workflows feature, scoring 8.1, allows for greater flexibility in project management, enabling users to tailor their processes. Backendless, while offering similar functionality, does not match this level of customization, which users find essential for their unique needs.
- Users report that Backendless provides a more robust Scalability option, scoring 8.9 compared to Airtable's 8.7. This is particularly important for businesses anticipating growth, as Backendless can handle increased loads more efficiently, according to user feedback.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Airtable
Free
$0.00
For individuals or very small teams just getting started with Airtable
- Unlimited bases
- 1,000 records per base
- 1 GB of attachments per base
Backendless
Free Plan
Free
The cloud-based Free Plan offers the full Backendless cloud software for learning and exploring the platform. The plan can be used to complete gamified tutorials called Missions, complete video tutorial courses, explore App Blueprints, or simply explore the platform as a whole.
- UI Builder
- Real-time Database
- User Authentication and User Management
Free Trial
Airtable
Free Trial is available
Backendless
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
2,118
9.0
37
Ease of Use
8.8
2,139
8.8
37
Ease of Setup
8.4
1,161
8.9
24
Ease of Admin
8.7
990
9.4
24
Quality of Support
8.4
1,611
8.7
36
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
890
9.5
22
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
1,991
9.3
33
Features by Category
Tasks
8.7
907
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
892
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
891
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
873
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
816
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
796
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
878
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
804
|
Verified
Not enough data
Projects
8.5
871
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
817
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
750
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
852
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
914
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
395
Not enough data
7.6
394
Not enough data
8.0
836
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
371
Not enough data
7.0
390
Not enough data
7.7
724
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
7.9
732
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
386
Not enough data
8.1
784
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
7.9
717
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
729
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
808
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.7
304
Not enough data
5.7
302
Not enough data
Analytics
8.1
331
Not enough data
Execution
9.0
374
Not enough data
8.9
382
Not enough data
8.9
376
Not enough data
Roadmapping
8.3
349
Not enough data
8.5
345
Not enough data
Task Creation
8.9
730
Not enough data
8.9
712
Not enough data
8.6
705
Not enough data
8.2
627
Not enough data
Task Management
8.8
712
Not enough data
8.7
696
Not enough data
8.2
638
Not enough data
8.3
637
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.7
239
Not enough data
5.8
238
Not enough data
Development
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.7
9
Collaboration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
7.6
14
Data Control
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
9.0
17
User Interface Design
8.3
229
7.9
13
7.6
365
|
Verified
8.3
12
7.9
379
|
Verified
6.9
12
8.5
402
|
Verified
8.3
15
Data Control
8.6
393
|
Verified
8.2
12
8.7
406
|
Verified
9.1
13
8.6
381
|
Verified
8.9
14
Publishing
8.3
370
|
Verified
8.6
14
8.4
385
|
Verified
8.8
14
8.5
349
|
Verified
8.0
10
Communication
7.0
131
Not enough data
7.2
132
Not enough data
7.3
129
Not enough data
Planning
6.9
124
Not enough data
7.9
127
Not enough data
7.9
125
Not enough data
8.1
129
Not enough data
6.7
115
Not enough data
Workflow Management
6.7
124
Not enough data
8.1
124
Not enough data
7.0
121
Not enough data
6.9
118
Not enough data
API Construction
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.9
12
API Management
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Integration
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.7
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Airtable and Backendless are categorized as No-Code Development Platforms
Unique Categories
Airtable is categorized as Strategy and Innovation Roadmapping Tools, Task Management, Project Management, and Product Management
Backendless is categorized as API Development, API Management, Mobile Backend-as-a-Service (mBaaS), Drag and Drop App Builder, and API Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Airtable
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Backendless
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
9.3%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Computer Software
7.0%
Information Technology and Services
5.9%
Higher Education
5.9%
Other
62.7%
Computer Software
23.2%
Marketing and Advertising
8.9%
Sports
5.4%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
5.4%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.4%
Other
51.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Airtable
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Milan W.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Using this platform I can organize our work in a very easy way. I like that platform because we can work more cooperation for individual projects and group of all style. The very useful platform which helps us to use this product for coordinate launches,...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Facilities Services
Nothinf it is amazing and i do not dislike anything
Backendless
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Horea M.
Verified User in Package/Freight Delivery
Basically, you can build the most complicated applications without knowing how to write code. Everything is intuitive and logical. I tried other platforms to build my applications but they are limited or very expensive, but most of all it is not possible to...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism
I have discovered Backendless only 6 months ago, and judging from the support forums, the product has gained a lot of maturity in the last years. There are still some enhancements which could make the developer's work easier and faster, like being able to...
Milan W.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Using this platform I can organize our work in a very easy way. I like that platform because we can work more cooperation for individual projects and group of all style. The very useful platform which helps us to use this product for coordinate launches,...
Horea M.
Verified User in Package/Freight Delivery
Basically, you can build the most complicated applications without knowing how to write code. Everything is intuitive and logical. I tried other platforms to build my applications but they are limited or very expensive, but most of all it is not possible to...
Verified User in Facilities Services
Nothinf it is amazing and i do not dislike anything
Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism
I have discovered Backendless only 6 months ago, and judging from the support forums, the product has gained a lot of maturity in the last years. There are still some enhancements which could make the developer's work easier and faster, like being able to...
Discussions
What is Airtable used for?
6 comments
DR
Airtable is a general-purpose database, automation, and internal app platform. As a general purpose tool it is very flexible for a wide variety of purposes....Read more
How much does Airtable enterprise cost?
4 comments
EL
Minimum $8k per conversations circa 2021-2022. Pricing may be subject to change since that time.Read more
Is there a free version of Airtable?
3 comments
ML
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like translated into English.Read more
What is Backendless used for?
1 comment
Official Response from Backendless
Backendless is a versatile application development platform that serves a variety of essential use cases, making it a valuable tool for developers and...Read more
Backendless has no more discussions with answers
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