About Xano
Xano is a backend platform for building APIs, data and business logic, using either a visual editor or code. It is aimed at teams that build software with AI agents and want rules and tests around the output.
What it does
You define a database, endpoints and workflows, then test them and deploy them with versions. A CLI and an MCP server let coding agents work on the same backend, and rules can be set once so that every build follows them. The services run on Postgres and Kubernetes, and the platform generates OpenAPI documentation automatically.
Key features
- Build APIs and backend logic visually or in code
- Data stored in Postgres with a visual editor
- Workflow tests before each release
- Versioned deploys with instant rollback
- CLI and MCP tools for coding agents
Who it's for
Startups and product teams that want a backend without managing servers, and developers who prefer a mix of visual tools and code. Teams that need strict review of AI-built software will find the governance features relevant.
Pricing and good to know
A free starting option is offered, and enterprise plans are available for larger teams. Data residency and authentication patterns can be set by the team. Developers who work mostly in their own code may still want to read the docs to learn the XanoScript language.
Highlights
- Build APIs and backend logic visually or in code
- Data stored in Postgres with a visual editor
- Workflow tests before each release
- Versioned deploys with instant rollback
- CLI and MCP tools for coding agents
