--- title: "Best Backendless Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to Backendless? Find out how Backendless stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/183847/Backendless/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" --- # Backendless alternatives Last updated on August 26th, 2026 The best Backendless alternatives are GitHub (best overall), IntelliJ IDEA (best free plan), Microsoft Azure (best budget option), and Jira (most reviewed). Together they hold 24,917 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.4 to 4.8 out of 5. Backendless itself holds 4.3 out of 5 across 3 reviews. ### Backendless - Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (3 reviews) - Ease of use: 4.0 out of 5 - Starting price: $25.00 /mo - Key features: 9 of 10 top category features --- ## Top alternatives Backendless alternatives compared | Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [GitLab](https://www.capterra.com/p/159806/GitLab/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,227 reviews) | Rated 0.3 higher than this product | 4.4 out of 5 | $29.00 /user/mo | 8 of 10 top category features | | [Appy Pie](https://www.capterra.com/p/140928/Appy-Pie/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,394 reviews) | Rated 0.3 higher than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $16.00 /usage/mo | 7 of 10 top category features | | [Essential Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/228226/Essential-Studio/) — 4.5 out of 5 (945 reviews) | Rated 0.2 higher than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 10 of 10 top category features | | [GitHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/129067/GitHub/) — 4.8 out of 5 (6,203 reviews) | Rated 0.5 higher than this product | 4.4 out of 5 | $4.00 /user/mo | 5 of 10 top category features | | [Microsoft Visual Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/80230/microsoft-visual-studio/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,013 reviews) | Rated 0.3 higher than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | $45.00 /user/mo | 6 of 10 top category features | | [IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.capterra.com/p/136010/IntelliJ-IDEA/) — 4.7 out of 5 (1,260 reviews) | Rated 0.4 higher than this product | 4.5 out of 5 | $19.90 /user/mo | 9 of 10 top category features | | [Jira](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/) — 4.4 out of 5 (15,476 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.1 out of 5 | $7.91 /user/mo | 9 of 10 top category features | | [Sublime Text](https://www.capterra.com/p/179535/Sublime-Text/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,382 reviews) | Rated 0.3 higher than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $80.00 /feature/one-time | 2 of 10 top category features | | [Microsoft Azure](https://www.capterra.com/p/16365/Azure/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,978 reviews) | Rated 0.3 higher than this product | 4.2 out of 5 | $0.00 /usage/mo | 8 of 10 top category features | | [Bitbucket](https://www.capterra.com/p/233341/Bitbucket/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,348 reviews) | Rated 0.3 higher than this product | 4.4 out of 5 | $3.30 /user/mo | 7 of 10 top category features | --- ## Top Free alternatives to Backendless The best free alternatives to Backendless are GitLab, Appy Pie, and Essential Studio — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [GitLab](https://www.capterra.com/p/159806/GitLab/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,227 reviews) - Free options: Free trial, Free version - Starting price: $29.00 /user/mo ### [Appy Pie](https://www.capterra.com/p/140928/Appy-Pie/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,394 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $16.00 /usage/mo ### [Essential Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/228226/Essential-Studio/) — 4.5 out of 5 (945 reviews) - Free options: Free trial, Free version - Starting price: Not available --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated Backendless alternatives are Sublime Text (4.7), GitLab (4.6), and Appy Pie (4.6). ### [Sublime Text](https://www.capterra.com/p/179535/Sublime-Text/) - 683 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 across 683 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 683 SMB reviews > "I've had a great experience with Sublime Text, i've faced very little problems including bugs and it has been able to support what i've needed it to do." — Hayden R., Graphic Designer (May 6, 2026) ### [GitLab](https://www.capterra.com/p/159806/GitLab/) - 607 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 607 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 across 606 SMB reviews > "Project management, project builds, and image repositories." — Song L., System Integration Development Engineer (March 17, 2026) ### [Appy Pie](https://www.capterra.com/p/140928/Appy-Pie/) - 735 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 735 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 across 735 SMB reviews > "Designing workflows, customizing features, and adding appointment forms or listing pages can be done visually with immediate previews. AND I ALWAYS GET MY VALUE FOR MY MONEY." — Mystical J., CEO (June 8, 2026) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Application Development - [Firebase](https://www.capterra.com/p/160941/Firebase/) — 4.6 out of 5 (767 reviews) - [Cloud Run](https://www.capterra.com/p/268691/Google-Cloud-Run/) — 4.4 out of 5 (29 reviews) - [SpreadsheetWEB](https://www.capterra.com/p/174663/SpreadsheetWEB/) — 4.8 out of 5 (32 reviews) ### API Management - [DreamFactory](https://www.capterra.com/p/79098/DreamTeam/) — 4.1 out of 5 (11 reviews) - [Maestro PMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/2437/Maestro-PMS/) — 4.3 out of 5 (23 reviews) - [Apigee API Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/149092/Apigee-Edge/) — 4.5 out of 5 (19 reviews) ### App Building - [Appy Pie](https://www.capterra.com/p/140928/Appy-Pie/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,394 reviews) - [Firebase](https://www.capterra.com/p/160941/Firebase/) — 4.6 out of 5 (767 reviews) - [SpreadsheetWEB](https://www.capterra.com/p/174663/SpreadsheetWEB/) — 4.8 out of 5 (32 reviews) ---