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Best Backend as a Service (BaaS) Software 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
BaaS tools supply hosted app components such as databases, authentication, functions, file storage and live data updates. Compare the listed services for projects targeting web, APIs, self-hosted setups, iOS, Android or Linux.
The standings: top 10
| Name | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nhost | 5.9 | $25 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 02 Back4app | 5.8 | $5 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Linux | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 03 8base | 5.6 | $25 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Supabase | 5.5 | $25 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Kuzzle Backend | 5.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 06 PocketBase | 5.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Convex | 5.3 | $25 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Xano | 5.3 | $85 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Appwrite Realtime | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 10 23blocks | 4.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, API, Self-hosted | 7 Oct 2026 |
For each listing, check whether a free tier is offered, note any paid-from price, and examine its database, API and deployment details alongside backend capabilities.
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Back4app
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record5.8 Visit
03
8base
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.6 Visit
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Supabase
Supabase may suit developers building applications that need a Postgres backend with authentication, storage, realtime features or server-side functions.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record5.5 Visit
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Kuzzle Backend
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record5.4 Visit
Before you choose
Check the plan and paid entry point
Some entries include a free plan; inspect what that tier covers before selecting a tool.
Where a paid-from price is provided, use it as the starting point for budget comparison.
Match the backend building blocks
Compare each tool's database, authentication, serverless functions, realtime updates and file storage with what your application needs.
A tool may fit one workload better than another, so review the capability fields before deciding.
Review API styles and platforms
See whether each product's listed API styles match how your application communicates with its backend.
Check the platform fields for compatibility with web, API, self-hosted, iOS, Android and Linux work.
Choose a deployment model
Deployment model affects where backend services run and how they fit your operating setup. Compare this field with your hosting plans.
When code access or modification matters, review the tool's license before adoption.
Questions
Do products on this list offer free plans?
Entries include free plans, though terms and paid-from prices vary.
Which platforms are represented?
Listed platforms include web, API, self-hosted, iOS, Android and Linux.
What capabilities can I compare?
The fields let you compare databases, managed authentication, serverless functions, realtime updates, file storage, API styles and deployment models.
Are paid starting prices shown?
Paid-from pricing is shown where provided, alongside free-plan details.
Can I compare deployment choices?
Yes. Deployment model is one of the comparison fields for the list.
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