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Best Backend-as-a-Service software for Small business (51-200)

6 backend-as-a-service tools that fit Small business (51-200), ranked. Compare fit and pricing, or start from the full backend-as-a-service guide.

6 matching toolsSmall business (51-200)

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1
Directus
Headless CMS
Directus is an open-source data platform that wraps any SQL database with a real-time API and intuitive admin interface, functioning as both a headless CMS and a backend-as-a-service.
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2
Convex
Backend-as-a-Service
Convex is a full-stack backend platform combining a real-time transactional database, server functions, scheduling, and file storage in a single managed service with end-to-end TypeScript ty…
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3
Appwrite
Backend-as-a-Service
Appwrite is an open-source backend-as-a-service platform providing authentication, databases, storage, functions, and messaging APIs for web and mobile application development.
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4
Backendless
Mobile Backend as a Service
Backendless provides a visual app development platform and mobile backend-as-a-service with real-time database, user management, push notifications, and codeless business logic.
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5
AppMaster
Low-Code/No-Code
No-code platform that generates production-grade backend (Go), web, and native mobile apps from visual data models and business logic, deployable to any cloud.
Deal available
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6
Nhost
Backend-as-a-Service
Nhost is an open-source backend-as-a-service platform providing PostgreSQL database, GraphQL API, authentication, storage, and serverless functions as a Firebase alternative.
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7
Peliqan
Software
All-in-one data platform combining ETL, transformation, and apps on a single backend.
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8
Xano
Low-Code/No-Code
No-code backend development platform with scalable database, API builder, and business logic without writing code.
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9
Directual
App Development Platform
No-code platform for building scalable web apps with visual scenario builder for complex backend logic and workflows.
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10
Beamable
Backend Infrastructure
Live-game backend as a Unity-first SDK with microservices, content management, authentication, and commerce modules.
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11
QuickBlox
Communication APIs
Chat, video, and voice backend APIs for mobile and web.
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12
PlayFab
Backend-as-a-Service
Microsoft backend platform for building and operating live games with multiplayer and analytics.
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13
Metaplay
Backend-as-a-Service
Backend platform for live service games providing account, progression, economy, and liveops tooling.
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14
Unreal Online Services
Backend-as-a-Service
Online services platform from Epic Games for cross-platform multiplayer and commerce.
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15
PocketBase Cloud
Backend-as-a-Service
PocketHost's managed PocketBase hosting platform for quickly deploying PocketBase instances.
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The list above ranks 6 backend-as-a-service tools that fit Small business (51-200), ordered so the most complete, vendor-maintained profiles surface first. Open any profile for pricing and fit detail.