Xano is a managed backend-as-a-service that provides no-code visual logic, AI-assisted schema and API generation, a production-ready Postgres database, auth, background tasks, and governance tools so teams (citizen devs and engineers) can ship and scale backends without managing infrastructure.
The Scalable No-Code Backend: Xano
Your backend. Built by AI. Governed by you. Xano is the only backend-as-a-service platform that combines AI-generated logic with visual, auditable validation—so your team can see, review, and trust what runs from first deploy to full production scale.
- Accelerate to production with AI-assisted building, no infrastructure setup, and enterprise-grade governance.
- Visual, auditable workflows across APIs, data, and logic for rapid collaboration between technical and non-technical teammates.
- Production-grade security and compliance built in, with options for private cloud or dedicated deployments.
Why Xano
- One platform for building, validating, and deploying backends at scale.
- No-code + AI-assisted development plus code-friendly options when you need them.
- Governed, auditable AI-generated logic that stays visible from development through production.
- Global, scalable infrastructure designed to grow with your app.
Core Features
- No-Code API Builder: Instant REST APIs with built-in auth, rate limiting, and custom logic.
- Postgres Database: Managed PostgreSQL with relationships, triggers, and direct access—no migrations or DevOps.
- Scalable Server: Docker-based provisioning, Kubernetes orchestration, and Google Cloud infrastructure for reliable scale.
- AI Agent Builder: Create AI-driven agents that generate backend logic, then govern and validate with humans in the loop.
- MCP Builder: A dedicated platform for building and connecting multiple agents, with governance intact.
- Visual, Auditable Logic: Build, inspect, and validate workflows visually—supported by a shared surface for both technical and non-technical reviewers.
- AI Governance: Standardized, auditable AI-generated code with sandbox testing and HITL validation before production.
- Data & Caching: Redis-based caching, data workflows, and modern data sources integration (SQL, APIs, webhooks).
- Platform Extensibility: Sidecar Docker microservices, Lambdas-style functions, and easy API connectivity to any REST/GraphQL endpoint.
- OpenAPI & SDKs: Automatically generated API documentation to accelerate frontend and mobile integration.
How Xano Works
- Step 1: AI writes the backend using XanoScript, producing structured, auditable artifacts.
- Step 2: Sandbox testing mirrors real conditions without touching live systems.
- Step 3: Human-in-the-loop validation visually reviews and approves logic.
- Step 4: Promote to production with confidence, knowing what runs is exactly what you see.
Platform & Architecture
- Single-tenant, region-aware deployments for security and compliance.
- Private cloud or dedicated deployment options for enterprise needs.
- Cloud-native stack with Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and Redis caching.
- Hosted services with robust security, RBAC, SSO, OAuth, and comprehensive compliance (SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001/27701/9001, and more).
Security & Compliance
- Role-Based Access Control with full audit trails.
- Enterprise-grade encryption, secure authentication, and compliant data handling.
- HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR, ISO certifications available; data ownership remains with you.
- Optional Cloud Armor, DDoS protection, and private deployment configurations.
Use Cases
- Scalable BaaS: Build and visualize a production-grade backend with instant APIs, auth, and logic.
- Logic Orchestration: Standardize and orchestrate business logic across teams with a governed layer.
- Legacy Modernization: Migrate and modernize existing systems with auditable, scalable backends.
Tiered
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