Xano is a no-code backend builder. ApiBanana connects to your existing databases and systems.
Xano focuses on: No-code backend builder with its own database.
ApiBanana focuses on: API layer for existing databases, ERPs and legacy systems.
If you already have data in MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server or an ERP — you don't need to rebuild it in Xano. ApiBanana connects to what you have and creates APIs instantly.
API layer for existing databases, ERPs and legacy systems
No-code backend builder with its own database
Side-by-side feature breakdown.
| Feature | 🍌 ApiBanana | Xano |
|---|---|---|
| Connect to existing databases | ✓ | ✕ |
| Built-in database | ✕ | ✓ |
| ERP/Legacy system integration | ✓ | ✕ |
| No-code API builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Visual workflow builder | ✕ | ✓ |
| Auto-generated documentation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Enterprise security (2FA, AES) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data transformation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Webhooks & events | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free tier available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Setup time under 5 minutes | ✓ | ✕ |
| Multi-database support | ✓ | ✕ |
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's where Xano excels: