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Xano

AI Agents

The Scalable No-Code Backend

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Overview

What is Xano?

Xano provides a backend platform that integrates APIs, data, logic, and infrastructure into a single environment focused on building production-ready backends for apps and AI agents. It prioritizes rapid setup of instant APIs, managed PostgreSQL databases, server-side logic, authentication, and auto-scaling infrastructure without requiring users to handle servers or DevOps. The platform supports a coding-optional approach with visual tools and AI-assisted building, allowing users to manage workflows ranging from simple to highly complex within one system. Xano also acts as a governed execution and data layer for AI agents and frontends via standards like MCP, with features for visual validation of AI outputs before deployment. It emphasizes scalability, reliability, and supports mission-critical production systems.
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Xano features

Fastest way to create a production-ready backend (APIs, data, logic, infra) for any app or agent.
Managed PostgreSQL database with instant APIs and no DevOps or infrastructure to manage.
Server-side logic with visual, code (XanoScript), and AI-assisted workflows in one system.
No-code API builder and visual layer to build and validate backend operations without writing code.
Execution and data layer for AI agents and frontends via standards like MCP, connecting tools such as ChatGPT and Claude to secure APIs and structured data.
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More about Xano

How to Get Started?

  1. Visit Xano.
  2. Create a free Xano account.
  3. Create a new workspace.
  4. Use natural-language prompting, the visual builder, or Xano Agent to start building your backend.
  5. Create your database and define the required data structures.
  6. Build APIs and server-side business logic.
  7. Add authentication, permissions and integrations.
  8. If you're building an AI application, configure the AI Agent Builder or MCP Builder.
  9. Connect your frontend or mobile application to Xano's APIs.
  10. Test workflows and APIs before deployment.
  11. Use branching/sandbox environments for development.
  12. Deploy and monitor your production backend.

Do's & Don'ts

Do's

  • Use Xano to build the backend for web, mobile and AI applications.
  • Use natural-language prompting or the visual builder to create APIs and business logic.
  • Use Xano's AI Agent and MCP capabilities for AI-powered applications.
  • Connect Xano APIs to your preferred frontend framework or no-code frontend.
  • Use branching and testing before promoting changes to production.
  • Set appropriate permissions and governance for production applications.
  • Monitor API performance and errors after deployment.

Don'ts

  • Don't assume AI-generated backend logic is production-ready without testing.
  • Don't give agents unnecessary database or API permissions.
  • Don't deploy critical workflows without validation and monitoring.
  • Don't expose sensitive data through unrestricted APIs.
  • Don't assume Xano is a frontend builder—it primarily provides the backend, APIs, database and infrastructure.

Pricing Info

Xano currently offers Free, Essential, Pro and Custom plans. The prices below are the current prices shown for annual billing.

PlanPriceKey Features
Free$0/monthNatural-language prompting, visual logic builder, AI Agent/MCP Builder, APIs, Postgres database up to 100K records, 1 workspace
Essential$85/monthDedicated infrastructure, 3 workspaces, 5 team seats, unlimited API rate, unlimited records, background tasks, 100 GB file storage
Pro$224/month5 workspaces, 10 team seats, more compute/storage, load balancer, permissions manager, 99.99% SLA
CustomCustom pricingUnlimited scalability, self-hosting, multiple tenants, dedicated IP, high availability, 24/7 monitoring, dedicated support
The verdict

Pros & cons

Pros

Combines AI development, backend infrastructure, APIs and databases in one platform.

No-code visual development reduces the need for traditional backend coding.

AI Agent and MCP capabilities support modern AI applications.

PostgreSQL provides a familiar relational database foundation.

Frontend-agnostic—you can connect React, Next.js, mobile apps or other frontends.

Strong API-building capabilities.

Supports branching, testing and version-controlled development.

Cons

Xano is primarily a backend platform, so users still need a separate frontend approach for most applications.

Advanced scaling, security and enterprise capabilities require higher-tier plans.

The platform can have a learning curve for users unfamiliar with backend concepts.

AI-generated backend logic still needs testing and review.

Production workloads may require moving from the Free plan to a paid plan.

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