Budibase vs Xano
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders. Last verified June 3, 2026.
The short answer
Budibase ranks higher on Top 11 (#10 vs #11) for Operators and founders building apps without engineers. A powerful, open-source alternative to Retool for internal apps.
At a glance
| Budibase | Xano | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #10 / The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders | #11 / The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| Best for | Open-source internal tools | No-code backend |
| Pricing | $ ($15 to $30/user/mo) | $$$ ($99 to $225+/mo) |
| HQ | Belfast, Northern Ireland | Santa Monica, USA |
| Founded | 2019 | 2014 |
Budibase
A powerful, open-source alternative to Retool for internal apps.
budibase.comSee full entry in The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders
Xano
A powerful, scalable no-code backend to power any front-end.
www.xano.comSee full entry in The 11 Best No-Code Platforms for Builders
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.