No-code backend with a visual API builder and scalable database.
Why we recommend it
It gives no-code front ends a serious backend, removing the usual ceiling on what you can build without engineers.
Strengths
- Visual API builder
- Scalable Postgres backend
- Good free tier
Drawbacks
- Learning curve for backend concepts
- Costs rise with scale
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