Vertex vs Xano

Vertex is a no-code platform that enables users to create hosted SQL databases or use their existing SQL databases. Xano is a no-code platform that advertises itself as being a full no-code backend that, while based on Postgres, does not currently provide SQL access or allow usage with external SQL databases. Both platforms are similar but serve a somewhat different set of needs depending on what type of database access you need.

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Vertex

• Can be used with external databases
• Provides SQL access to Vertex-hosted databases
• Provides API access and can be used as a backend

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Xano

• Can not be used with external databases
• Does not provide SQL access
• Provides API access and can be used as a backend

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