The most comprehensive visual app development platform for scalable, full-stack applications.
Backendless is a sophisticated visual development platform that bridges the gap between high-speed no-code assembly and the robustness of enterprise-grade backend architecture. By 2026, Backendless has established itself as the premier alternative to Google Firebase, specifically for organizations requiring data sovereignty and self-hosting flexibility. Its technical architecture is built on a high-performance RDBMS engine and a proprietary 'Codeless' logic system based on Google Blockly, which allows developers to construct complex business logic without writing code while maintaining the ability to inject JS/Java when necessary. The platform provides a unified environment for database management, real-time messaging, user authentication, and UI design. A key differentiator in the 2026 market is its 'Marketplace' ecosystem, which allows users to purchase and integrate pre-built logic functions and UI components. The platform is designed for scalability, offering a 'Cloud-Pro-Managed' spectrum that allows apps to start in a shared environment and migrate to dedicated, on-premise, or air-gapped infrastructure without re-architecting. This makes it a top-tier choice for FinTech, Healthcare, and IoT applications that demand both rapid time-to-market and strict compliance standards.
A visual block-based programming environment that generates server-side logic without syntax errors.
Verified feedback from the global deployment network.
Post queries, share implementation strategies, and help other users.
WebSocket-based pub/sub system for instant data synchronization across clients.
Automatically exposes any server-side logic or database table as a standard REST endpoint.
Native support for storing geo-points and executing logic based on proximity or fence entry/exit.
Granular permissions system controlling access at the Table, Column, and Row levels.
A visual canvas that creates responsive web applications and PWA shells.
Deployment of the entire Backendless platform inside a private cloud or on-premise data center.
Managing real-time driver locations, customer orders, and push notifications simultaneously.
Registry Updated:2/7/2026
Send Push Notifications via Backendless Messaging when order status changes.
Storing sensitive medical records while maintaining strict access logs and encryption.
Isolating data between different corporate clients on a single application instance.