Which is right for your project?

Xano vs. Zapier

Xano provides an entire backend, including a scalable server, flexible database, and no-code API builder, with security best practices baked in. Zapier is a tool that connects apps using pre-built workflows to help automate tasks.

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When to Choose Xano

-> You want a complete backend with a database, server, and API.

-> You want to scale your app.

-> You want to build a new app.

When to Choose Zapier

-> You just want an automation tool.

-> You aren’t planning to scale your app.

-> You want to connect existing apps, not build new ones.

Why Build with Xano?

Comprehensive backend

Xano is an all-in-one backend tool, while Zapier is meant for automations. Xano includes a database, server, and API builder, enabling you to build a scalable backend for your app. Make does not include a database, server, or API builder, so it cannot be used to build a complete backend. Instead, it just helps you connect existing apps together to complete routine tasks.

Scalability

Xano is better built for scalability. As your app grows, you will likely need features like dedicated resources, indexes, no record limits, load balancing, auto-scale, and more. Make does not offer these features, making it more difficult to scale your app.

Compare

How Xano and Zapier compare on different factors

Complete backend

Xano comes with a database, server, and API, while Make is primarily just an automation tool.

Scalability

Xano allows for branching and merging, dedicated resources, and more to help you scale your app. Zapier does not offer these features.

Security & compliance

Xano is compliant with HIPAA and other security standards that Zapier is not.

Full Comparison

Build & Test

CRON Jobs

No-Code

API Builder

Sidecar Docker Microservices (Sidecars are supporting processes or services that are deployed with the primary application.)

Templates

Branching & Merging

Team Collaboration

Redis Caching

Authentication

Advanced Queries

Scale & Secure

Regional Deployments

On-Prem Deployments

Load Balancing

Auto-Scale

ISO 27001 Compliance

HIPAA Compliance

Dedicated Resources

Database

PostgreSQL Database

No-Record Limits

Indexes

Test and Live Data Environments

Views

NoSQL for Large Data Sets

Community & Support

Live Support Chat

Documentation

Webinars

Live Weekly Office Hours Calls

Xano compared to Zapier

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Benefits

ScalabilityFlexible databaseNo-code api builder

Xano provides a no-code environment allowing users to set up database models, build complex logic, and connect 3rd party services. It takes care of managing the server that powers your app to ensure you are performant and secure.

Limitations

Limited to automationsExpensive premium featuresRelies on pre-built "zaps"

Zapier focuses on connecting different applications and automating tasks between them. It lets you use existing workflows called "Zaps" but lacks custom logic and transformations.

Xano vs. Zapier

Use Zapier to connect existing applications and Xano to build new ones.

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