XA vs CB

Xano vs Egenbyggt Backend: När ska du välja vad?

Xano has become the default choice for no-code backend development. But when does a custom Node.js or Python API make more sense?

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Jämförelse: Xano vs Custom Backend

Kriterium Xano Custom Backend
Time to First Endpoint 30 minutes 1–3 days (setup, boilerplate)
Business Logic Visual function stacks Any code you can write
Performance Auto-scaled managed infra Depends on your setup
Database Managed PostgreSQL Your choice, your ops
Third-Party APIs Visual HTTP request steps Any library available
Custom Logic Limits Some edge cases need workarounds No limits
DevOps Required Zero Significant (CI/CD, hosting, monitoring)
Cost at 10K MAU ~$150–300/mo $500–2000/mo (hosting + team)

Vårt omdöme

Xano Better for most startups
Custom Backend Better for complex infra

Xano wins for: startups that need to move fast, apps with standard CRUD + integrations + auth, teams without dedicated backend engineers, and anyone optimizing for time-to-market.

Custom backend wins for: real-time infrastructure (WebSocket-heavy apps), machine learning pipelines, apps requiring specific language libraries, or teams building developer-facing APIs.

90% of startup use cases are perfectly served by Xano. The 10% that aren't are truly edge cases — not just complex business logic (which Xano handles well).

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