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Building APIs from scratch is tough—especially without coding expertise. NoCodeBackend lets you create fully functional, scalable REST APIs in minutes without writing a single line of code.
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- Connect instantly with modern AI coding tools
- Automatically generate and manage your database
- Built-in authentication and security handled for you
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Create custom REST APIs in minutes without coding
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Rapidly build, automate, and document secure APIs without writing code
Connect your app and generate your database instantly.
- Integrate seamlessly with modern vibe coding tools like Cursor so your backend is created automatically as you build
- Automatically generate your database schema and start building without backend setup
- Access plug-and-play backend infrastructure
Your backend manages itself as your app evolves.
- No need to manually manage migrations, schema updates, or infrastructure
- Focus on building features with no migration headaches
- NoCodeBackend keeps your backend aligned with your application automatically
Authentication and security built in by default.
- Handles user authentication and security so you don’t have to configure complex backend systems
- Enjoy built-in security policies as well as automatic RLS policy management
- Secure by default backend with authentication and security built in by default
Production-ready APIs and documentation automatically generated.
- Build and scale with confidence thanks to automatically-generated APIs and clear documentation
- Take advantage of secure auto-generated APIs and built-in documentation
- Simplified backend management means you'll be ready for real applications
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| Databases | 3 | 15 | 50 | 100 | |
| Records per database | 50k | 100k | 150k | 200k | |
| Tables and columns | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| User invites w/ database limits | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | |
| Webhook(s) | 0 | 1 | 5 | 50 | |
| Smart AI calls for 1-click database and API generation | 0 | 15 | 50 | 100 | |
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| Available add-on Custom domain(s) |
Custom domain(s) $19/ NoneMax 10 Non-refundable |
Custom domain(s) $19/ NoneMax 10 Non-refundable |
Custom domain(s) $19/ NoneMax 10 Non-refundable |
Custom domain(s) $19/ NoneMax 10 Non-refundable |
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| Available add-on Additional database(s) |
Additional database(s) $49/3 Additional database(s) NoneMax 30 Non-refundable |
Additional database(s) $49/3 Additional database(s) NoneMax 30 Non-refundable |
Additional database(s) $49/3 Additional database(s) NoneMax 30 Non-refundable |
Additional database(s) $49/3 Additional database(s) NoneMax 30 Non-refundable |
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| Available add-on Pre-hooks |
Pre-hooks $29/5 Pre-hooks NoneMax 50 Non-refundable |
Pre-hooks $29/5 Pre-hooks NoneMax 50 Non-refundable |
Pre-hooks $29/5 Pre-hooks NoneMax 50 Non-refundable |
Pre-hooks $29/5 Pre-hooks NoneMax 50 Non-refundable |
Refundable up to 60 days
Deal terms & conditions
Open Deal terms & conditions
Lifetime access to NoCodeBackend.
Tier 1 and Tier 2: All future Starter Plan updates. Tier 3+: All future Professional Plan updates.
You must activate your license within 60 days of purchase.
Ability to upgrade or downgrade between 3 license tiers.
No codes, no stacking—just choose the plan that is right for you.
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🚀 New: EU Data Residency + Simplified Stripe Monetization
Hey Sumo-lings! 👋
We’ve just shipped two updates that many of you have been asking for:
🌍 EU & US Data Residency
You can now choose where your NoCodeBackend data is hosted:
🇪🇺 EU — Frankfurt
🇺🇸 US — Phoenix
New accounts can choose their region during onboarding, while existing accounts can migrate directly from the dashboard without losing data.
💳 Simplified Stripe Monetization
We’ve rebuilt our Stripe integration to make monetizing your apps much easier:
Connect your own Stripe account
Automatic webhook configuration
Automatic subscription, plan & limit management
Real-time enforcement of database limits
Built-in sandbox testing
No need to build and maintain your own billing webhook infrastructure.
Both updates are live now and available from your NoCodeBackend dashboard.
As always, keep the feedback coming — it directly helps shape what we build next! 🙌
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Are there any API limits?
Open Are there any API limits?
Backend/admin usage (via secret key) is not restricted and can be used freely for internal workflows, testing, and imports. Public-facing apps are optimized to ensure stable performance when multiple users are active.
Is built-in authentication available?
Open Is built-in authentication available?
Yes. NoCodeBackend provides you built-in authentication. Options include email and password, email OTP and Google login.
How to connect to tools like Claude code and Codex?
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You can use NoCodeBackend's MCP server which allows you to connect with any AI tool to generate the app along with realtime database and backend getting generated inside NoCodeBackend.
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Sep 24, 2026
Q: Can i integrate nocodebackend with softr and how complicated is the integration?
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Sep 22, 2026
Q: Upgrading old plan to new plan?
Hello, I'd like to know if upgrading from an old tier 2 with unlimited records per database to the current Tier 3 or 4 offer would maintain the unlimited records feature?
Thank you!
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Riya_NoCodeBackend
Sep 23, 2026
A: Hi,
Yes your old limits will be there as is.
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Thank you for confirming Riya. I'm considering doing the same!
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Costinha77PLUS
Sep 23, 2026
Q: Will I be able to buy additional databases after the AppSumo deal ends?
Following up one question I had just posted before, I’d also like to clarify how database expansion will work after this AppSumo deal ends.
The deal currently offers an add-on / packas of 3 additional databases for $49. If I buy an AppSumo lifetime plan now, will I still be able to purchase these three-database bundles later, directly from my NoCodeBackend dashboard?
If so, do you expect the price to remain at $49 per bundle, or at least close to it, rather than switching to a substantially higher price or a recurring subscription?
I’m trying to understand whether I can expand gradually as I need more databases, instead of having to buy all the add-ons before the deal expires.
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Riya_NoCodeBackend
Sep 23, 2026
A: Hi,
Yes you can directly from NoCodeBackend dashboard. At the moment, the price is same but it can definitely increase in the future. Though it will remain at one-time fee only for AppSumo users.
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Edited Sep 23, 2026
Q: Cloudflare R2 object storage integration on Tier 2? I am confused.
I saw your response to a question about the possibility of integrating our Cloudflare R2 object storing with nocodebackend. You answered twice that yes, starting from Tier 2+. But I was left confused.
Does Tier 2 itself already include integration with R2 / S3? Is it only Tier 1 that does not allow R2 integration?
Or is R2 not allowed for Tier 1 and Tier 2, and only from Tier 3 onwards are R2 and S3 integration possible?
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Riya_NoCodeBackend
Sep 23, 2026
A: There is no separate S3. It's R2 (with S3) compatible APIs.
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Costinha77 PLUS
OK. thanks for your reply. But if i purchase Tier 2 will i have it or not? :)
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Yes you will have it from tier 2 itself.
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Sep 23, 2026
Q: Unified Inbox Use-Case and Record Add-On
Would NoCodeBackend be a good fit for the backend of a unified inbox? The inbox channels would be SMS via Textlink API, Email (Microsoft Outlook), and a Beds24 API connection that would be plug and play for OTA messages (Airbnb, VRBO, Booking, Expedia). Can you confirm that this design should not need a pre-hook? It should just be API posts etc. there shouldn't be any pre-webhook enrichments needed. Can you also confirm that there wouldn't be any kind of credit or automation limits on message quantity other than the limitations to database records? Would the $199 for 250k additional records apply to all the 250 tables for tier 5? Is this add-on only available while NoCodeBackend is live on AppSumo? How can it be purchased as I don't see it offered on AppSumo.
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Riya_NoCodeBackend
Sep 23, 2026
A: Hi there,
Here is the direct breakdown for your Unified Inbox use-case and the Record Add-on:
1. Would NoCodeBackend be a good fit for the backend of a unified inbox?
Yes, absolutely.
NoCodeBackend provides auto-generated REST APIs and real-time outbound webhooks for tables like conversations, messages, and contacts. Inbound messages from Textlink (SMS), Outlook (Email), and Beds24 (OTAs) can be ingested directly into your tables and queried with standard pagination and filtering.
2. Can you confirm that this design should not need a pre-hook (just API POSTs, no pre-webhook enrichments)?
It depends on your specific requirements:
Not needed for basic ingestion: If your external channels or integration logic already format and send clean data, you do not need pre-hooks at all — standard POST /data/messages API calls are completely sufficient.
When you would use Pre-Hooks: Pre-hooks provide custom server-side validation and enrichment. If you ever have requirements to validate incoming payloads, deduplicate messages, sanitize text, or inject server-side timestamps/metadata before writing to the database, you can easily enable pre-hooks for that table.
3. Can you confirm that there wouldn't be any credit or automation limits on message quantity other than database records?
Confirmed. There are no credit or automation limits on message volume:
API Requests: Unlimited. Standard REST API calls (POST, GET, etc.) are unmetered.
Credits: "Credits" only apply to AI generation tools (e.g., AI SQL/schema builders). Ingesting and querying messages via standard API calls does not consume any credits.
Webhooks: Unlimited on Tier 5.
The Only Limitation: The active record capacity of your database.
4. Would the $199 for 250k additional records apply to all the 250 tables for Tier 5?
No, it applies to a single target database of your choice:
Note on limits: AppSumo Tier 5 gives you 250 separate Databases (with unlimited tables per database), each with an independent base capacity of 250,000 records.
The $199 add-on (+250k records) is a per-database upgrade. During checkout, you select which specific database receives the boost (e.g., expanding your Unified Inbox database from 250k to 500,000 records). It does not multiply across all 250 databases.
5. Is this add-on only available while NoCodeBackend is live on AppSumo?
No. It is an in-app platform add-on hosted directly on NoCodeBackend and will remain permanently available for purchase whenever you need it, even after the AppSumo campaign concludes.
6. How can it be purchased as I don't see it offered on AppSumo?
It is purchased directly inside your NoCodeBackend dashboard:
Log in to your NoCodeBackend dashboard.
Go to Account → Plans & limits (or /billing).
Scroll down to the Add-ons section and locate Record Capacity.
Select +250k Records, click Select Target Database, pick your Unified Inbox database, and complete the checkout. The capacity is applied immediately.
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Riya thank you for such a detailed response which is extremely helpful and I appreciate the information on the record add-on being available after the LTD ends. I will most likely be purchasing Tier 5. I really like the native integration of NoCodeBackend with FridayCode. I might not need the record add-on and like the flexibility of purchasing it later if it becomes necessary.
'Customers are all about NoCodeBackend, praising its seamless database setup, AI-assisted backend, and responsive support. There are a few hiccups like minor issues with lagging, but the record limits have been significantly improved with the new Record Capacity Add-on, addressing previous concerns. Weighing the raves against the occasional grumbles, NoCodeBackend is hitting the mark and is a solid buy for those in need of an automatic backend for apps built with AI coding tools. Since this product is refundable, it's worth giving it a try, especially with the 60-day money-back guarantee.'
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A powerful backend for AI-assisted app development, with a team that keeps shipping
I am using NoCodeBackend to build a real apps including my latest one, a React CRM with customers, projects, estimates, payments, tasks, appointments, user access, audit history, files, and other operational workflows. This is much more than a small test project, and NoCodeBackend has helped me move considerably faster.
The generated REST APIs, authentication, database tools, MCP connection, documentation, snapshots, policies, and SQL export have saved me a great deal of backend setup work. Their AI database tool is especially impressive. It helped create and organize a large amount of the database structure much faster than I could have done manually.
I had a small integration hiccup while connecting NoCodeBackend with a frontend built through Greta. With help from ChatGPT, I was able to identify the configuration issue and correct it quickly. What impressed me was that the tools were available to inspect the schema, create a separate staging database, reproduce the production structure, test permissions, and verify the result safely.
I also tested the snapshot system with synthetic records. I created a snapshot, changed and deleted the test records, restored the database, and confirmed that the original values returned correctly. That gave me greater confidence in using the platform for a serious business application.
The team is constantly improving the product. Authentication roles, RLS controls, Supabase import, bulk APIs, snapshots, MCP support, and the improved help center show that they are listening and actively building.
The AI credit allowance is reasonable because each AI action can create a substantial amount of database and API structure. Still, I would love to see a small monthly credit refresh, especially for higher tiers. Another good option would be bring-your-own-key support for customers who use the AI tools frequently.
My feature wish list (Maybe I included some that are already supported or on the road map):
Native private file storage for images, contracts, PDFs, and other uploads, with signed URLs and access controls
Server-side functions or a controlled custom-code layer for complex business logic
Support for atomic multi-record transactions
More granular role-aware policies that can separately control read, create, update, and delete operations
A policy-testing screen that shows exactly what each authenticated role can do
One-click production-to-staging cloning for schema, policies, authentication settings, and optional synthetic fixtures
Visual schema comparisons, migration history, and rollback assistance
Clearer structured error responses for authentication, policies, constraints, and blocked SQL operations
Monthly AI credit refreshes or bring-your-own-key support
These are requests for the future, not reasons to reduce my rating at all. NoCodeBackend already provides such a strong value, the interface is easy to work with, and the pace of updates gives me confidence that it will keep improving. Keep up the good work!
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Sep 24, 2026
🌟 NoCodeBackend is the GAME-CHANGER! 🌟
Hi Sumo-lings! 👋
A useful product is great. A useful product backed by a team that keeps improving it AND actually listens? That's what gets me excited!
NoCodeBackend brings those things together, like really 🙂
The biggest win? Not having to reinvent the backend every time you want to build something..
Create your database and get automatically generated REST APIs (yes, this is free for every DB, unlimited times) and documentation instead of setting all of that up manually. For MVPs, internal tools, and app projects, that is a seriously compelling starting point. Less repetitive setup, more attention on what your application should actually do 😎
And don't let the "no-code" name fool you into thinking this SaaS is only for beginners. Built-in authentication, row-level security, and relational data capabilities make it much more interesting than a simple DB with an API attached. Making development simpler doesn't have to mean making the possibilities smaller..
The MCP integration is another standout, they even improved it several times, now they support both SSE and Streamable HTTP! 🤯
Connecting NoCodeBackend with AI development tools such as Cursor and Claude Code opens up workflows for designing schemas, managing data, and configuring your backend through natural language. That's the kind of practical AI integration I like to see .. not just another text generator bolted onto a dashboard.
But what really deserves recognition is the team behind it.
Riya, Jass, Simar, Justin .. and everyone involved, this is for you: THANK YOU! 🙏
The pace of updates has genuinely impressed me. You listen to Sumo-lings' feedback, keep improving the product, and communicate in a responsive, straightforward, no-nonsense way. Those things matter to me just as much as an impressive feature list. Also thank you for adding the native support for R2! 🙏🙏
The product gives me reasons to be interested. The team gives me reasons to stay excited. I also purchased several add-ons!
One practical recommendation for fellow Sumo-lings: check the database, record, and feature limits of your chosen tier so you pick the right fit for your projects. The offer has different allowances .. and not everything is unlimited across every plan. I suggest grabbing at least 3x Tier 5 LTD licenses here on AppSumo, as this deal is insane! 🚀🚀
My verdict? An enthusiastic 500/5 TACOS! 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮 ... (yeah 500, not only 5, as this deal is like unreal) 😅
Sumo-lings, when you're choosing tools for your next app, don't overlook this one. NoCodeBackend deserves a serious look .. not just because of the features, but because of the people building it. And the people behind this one .. they are just amazing!
Less backend busywork. More building. THAT is this GAME-CHANGER SaaS - NoCodeBackend! 🚀
Thank you and keep shipping! 💎
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Riya_NoCodeBackend
Sep 24, 2026
Thank you so much for the incredible 500/5 tacos review! 🌮✨
We're beyond thrilled to hear how much value you're getting out of NoCodeBackend! It's awesome to know that auto-generated REST APIs, built-in auth, row-level security, and our MCP integration for tools like Cursor and Claude Code are saving you tons of time on backend setup.
Your kind words and support mean the world to our team and keep us shipping fast! 🚀
Thanks for being part of NoCodeBackend family.
Happy building! 💎
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Sep 18, 2026
Record Limits Are To Low and Expensive To Scale
New Update.
Riya. I'm genuinely sorry my response has been interpreted as an attack on you and your product — it wasn't one. Facts aren't unkind or unfair, and you confirmed the key one yourself: most reviews came from the unlimited campaign. My good faith is on record — Tier 5 bought, 5 stars given. I'll leave it there, with good wishes.
Update.
To be clear: I have not repeatedly focused on the older unlimited deal — I have made observations about the new one, and I do appreciate a lifetime offer. But AppSumo is an exchange: you receive honest feedback and a cash influx; we receive a lifetime deal. I have provided my side — detailed feedback, suggestions you have partially implemented, and a top-tier purchase.
I understand the sustainability explanation very well: unlimited database growth forever for a single payment was never realistic — reflected in your return to AppSumo with nothing unlimited.
My concern was never that you had to provide unlimited infrastructure forever. I wanted to see a reasonable path for an application that grows beyond its current capacity.
You asked me to re-check the reviews — so I did, in case I owed you an apology. What the full set of reviews and questions actually shows:
• 96 of 132 reviews (73%) — 87 of them 5-star — date from the unlimited campaign (Sept 2024 – Mar 2025).
• 92% of all 5-stars predate the current offer; only around 11 reviews exist under current terms, several being updated older reviews — including mine.
• Nine reviews mention unlimited — every one 5-star. One names "the lack of limits on the number of records in the database" as a "standout feature that drew me in"; another calls the deal "an absolute no-brainer," citing unlimited tables and API calls.
• Your 4.78 average was earned under unlimited terms — the model you've called unsustainable built the social proof this deal benefits from. Your own reply confirms the previous campaign was unlimited.
• Around 25% of your 359 buyer questions are about records and limits — the biggest single topic in your Q&A.
What I actually asked for was not unlimited — it was 500K records per database as standard: a fair compromise on a return deal that remains, even with recent improvements, less generous than the original. I believed it would win you more customers should you return — which is why I suggested it, alongside the cheaper scaling add-on you've since introduced.
I share this not to win an argument, but because accurate information is useful to you — particularly for any future campaign. I have only ever offered constructive feedback and suggestions, and I appreciate that you've implemented some of them.
I genuinely believe in the product and the team — otherwise I wouldn't have purchased Tier 5, or upgraded my review from 4 to 5 stars. I wish you every success.
Update.
I’ve increased my rating to 5 stars based on the current offer and the team’s response. This review is for the new Tier 5 deal, not the original unlimited-records deal, which was clearly better value for buyers but likely unsustainable for the company.
The new paid records add-on makes scaling a single database beyond the included 250k records much more affordable. I had hoped Tier 5 would include a 500k baseline as standard, so this does not fully answer my original concern. However, it does address a significant part of the issue and makes scaling an app more practical.
One final thought: I still believe 500k per database would be a fairer baseline, especially given the previous unlimited deal, while keeping paid add-ons for higher usage. Even with the recent improvements, new buyers should compare the current limits carefully against the older reviews, as many of those clearly relate to the unlimited offer.
Even with the add-on now increased to 500k, I still feel a 500k baseline for each database — rather than a 250k included limit with paid expansion — would have made this return to AppSumo considerably more compelling. I hope the team will consider this if they return with a future deal.
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I appreciate Riya and the team listening and responding, and I understand their focus on building a sustainable business. New buyers should still be clear that the base Tier 5 limit is 250k records per database, with higher capacity available as a paid add-on rather than included.
Tier 5 buyer here. The product has potential, but the current record limits are the main blocker for me. At this tier, 500k+ records, or a reasonably priced records add-on, would make it much easier to justify and scale. As it stands, scaling could become expensive quickly, and I’m not yet sure I’ll keep it beyond the 60-day refund period.
I understand this is a new offer and not the previous unlimited deal, but new buyers should note that many existing 5-star reviews appear to relate to that older offer rather than the current limits. With the refund window approaching, I hope the team can clarify whether higher limits or add-ons are planned.
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Riya_NoCodeBackend
Edited Sep 23, 2026
Update:
You mentioned that the majority of reviews came during our previous campaign. Yes, they did — those reviews were accumulated over 2 years, while the recent campaign has been running for just one month. Naturally, the numbers will be very different.
So using the historical review count to criticize the current campaign isn’t really a fair comparison.
That said, we appreciate you taking the time to look through our review history. If you have any product-specific concerns, we’re always happy to address them.
Thanks!
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Appreciate you updating your review and recognizing the changes we’ve made. However, I’d also request that the discussion remains balanced.
You have repeatedly emphasized that previous reviews were based on unlimited records and are therefore not representative of the current offer. Please go through those reviews again — you will not find a single review where customers are praising NoCodeBackend simply because everything was unlimited. The feedback has consistently been about the product, its capabilities, features, and the value it provides.
The previous unlimited offer was part of an LTD campaign, but unlimited records were ultimately not sustainable for the business. Our responsibility is not to keep chasing “unlimited” at any cost; it is to build a product that delivers real value while remaining sustainable enough to support customers for many years.
We have also directly addressed the scaling concern you raised. Additional 250K records are now $199, compared with $1,450 previously — an 86% reduction. The capacity can also be stacked as customers grow.
We appreciate constructive feedback, and we will continue improving the product. At the same time, I’d encourage you to appreciate the capability, technology, and features you’re receiving through an LTD for a one-time payment, rather than continually comparing the current offer against an unsustainable unlimited model.
Our goal is to build NoCodeBackend for the long term and continue supporting the applications customers build on it for many years — not just for the duration of an LTD campaign.
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Sep 17, 2026
UPDATE: They listened, and this deserves recognition
I wanted to come back and update my review because NoCodeBackend has directly addressed the biggest concern I originally raised.
First, I want to be clear that the record limits were disclosed on the AppSumo deal page when I purchased. Each tier clearly states how many records are included per database, so my concern was never that the limit itself was hidden.
My concern was what happened after you reached that limit.
Previously, additional capacity was $29 per 5,000 records. That meant adding another 250,000 records would have cost $1,450, and taking a Tier 5 database from its included 250K records to 1 million records would have cost $4,350.
For a growing application, I felt that created a pretty painful scaling path.
NoCodeBackend listened to that feedback and has now introduced a new add-on offering 250,000 additional records for $199. That reduces the cost of adding 250K records from $1,450 to $199, an 86% reduction.
Under the new pricing, taking a Tier 5 database from 250K records to 1 million would cost $597 in additional lifetime capacity instead of $4,350.
That is a massive improvement and directly addresses my biggest criticism.
I also want to give NoCodeBackend credit for the product itself. We've actually been using it, not just looking at the feature list, and so far it has been working well. Being able to quickly create and work with databases and backend functionality without having to build and maintain all of that infrastructure yourself is genuinely useful.
The higher tiers also provide a substantial amount of capacity for developers building multiple applications. Each database gets its own record allowance rather than the record limit being shared across the entire account, which is an important distinction.
I also respect how the team responded to the criticism. They could have simply pointed to the disclosed limits and left the pricing as it was. Instead, they listened to feedback and made a meaningful change to the economics of scaling.
I understand their explanation regarding sustainability as well. Database infrastructure has ongoing costs for storage, backups, compute, maintenance, and other resources. A lifetime deal providing unlimited database growth forever for a single payment may not be realistic or sustainable.
My concern was never that they had to provide unlimited infrastructure forever. I wanted to see a reasonable path for an application that grows beyond its included capacity.
At $199 per additional 250K records, I think that path is substantially more reasonable now.
There is still a finite record allowance per database, and developers building extremely data-heavy applications should understand that and plan accordingly. But the limits are disclosed upfront, the new scaling option is dramatically better, and my actual experience using the product so far has been positive.
Most importantly, seeing a company listen to customer feedback and make a substantial improvement this quickly gives me more confidence in the team behind the product.
Credit where it's due: they listened, they made a meaningful change, and the deal is considerably stronger because of it.
Definitely maxing out pre-hooks and domains now! Just a heads up to anyone who has already purchased NoCodeBackend: you can still purchase more add-ons.
1. Click your profile
2. Then click "Products"
3. Find NoCodeBackend and click it.
4. On the Activation page, expand "Available add-ons"
5. Move the sliders to max, then click "Buy Now"
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Riya_NoCodeBackend
Edited Sep 20, 2026
UPDATE:
Based on the feedback around scaling, we’ve introduced a new Record Capacity Add-on offering 250K additional records for just $199, compared with $1,450 previously for the same capacity — an 86% reduction in price and a much more affordable path for customers who need additional capacity. 🚀
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Thanks for the detailed feedback. I want to clarify a few points because I think the review creates an impression that the current deal was presented differently than it actually was.
Our previous AppSumo campaign did offer unlimited records, but this campaign has a different structure. The current record limits are clearly disclosed on the deal page, including the exact allowance **per database** and the number of databases available with each tier.
The 250K records are therefore not a 250K-record limit across the entire account. Each database has its own capacity, which is an important part of how this offer is structured.
Regarding scaling, database infrastructure isn't a fixed one-time cost for us. As data volume grows, so do storage, backups, infrastructure, maintenance, and operational costs. This is why unlimited database growth cannot realistically be included indefinitely as part of a one-time lifetime payment.
We absolutely understand that some successful applications will eventually need more capacity, and we're open to improving the scaling options. But we also want to be transparent about what this LTD includes rather than promise unlimited infrastructure that wouldn't be sustainable.
The current deal is designed to provide substantial database capacity at a one-time price while allowing NoCodeBackend to remain sustainable and continue operating, supporting customers, and developing the product long term.
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Surprisingly capable backend platform for the price
I’ve been using NoCodeBackend for my projects and have been really impressed with how much the platform has evolved. What initially attracted me was how quickly I could turn a database into a usable API without having to set up and maintain a backend myself.
Over time, they’ve added a lot more than just database APIs — authentication, RLS, webhooks, database cloning and snapshots, Supabase migration, and even MCP support for AI coding tools. The MCP integration in particular is a really interesting addition if you’re using tools like Cursor or Claude Code.
The interface is straightforward, the APIs are generated automatically, and the team seems genuinely responsive to feedback. It feels like a product that is being actively developed rather than something that was launched and left alone.
There are still areas where the platform can improve, but overall I’ve had a very positive experience and think NoCodeBackend is especially compelling for developers who want to get a production backend running quickly without managing infrastructure themselves.
Definitely worth checking out, especially if you’re building with AI/no-code tools.
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Updated Sep 20, 2026
🚀 NEW: A Much More Generous Record Capacity Add-on
We’ve been listening to your feedback around database record capacity, and we’ve made a major improvement to our Record Capacity Add-on!
You can now add 250,000 additional records for just $199.
That’s a significant improvement over our previous pricing.
Previously:
5K additional records → $29
250K equivalent capacity → $1,450
Now:
250K additional records → $199
That’s $1,251 less — approximately 86% cheaper than the previous equivalent pricing. 🔥
And you can scale further based on your needs:
250K → 500K → 750K → 1M → and beyond.
Simply increase the quantity of the add-on to increase your database capacity.
📈 More capacity. Better pricing. More room t...
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Updated Sep 12, 2026
🚀 New: EU Data Residency + Simplified Stripe Monetization
Hey Sumo-lings! 👋
We’ve just shipped two updates that many of you have been asking for:
🌍 EU & US Data Residency
You can now choose where your NoCodeBackend data is hosted:
🇪🇺 EU — Frankfurt
🇺🇸 US — Phoenix
New accounts can choose their region during onboarding, while existing accounts can migrate directly from the dashboard without losing data.
💳 Simplified Stripe Monetization
We’ve rebuilt our Stripe integration to make monetizing your apps much easier:
Connect your own Stripe account
Automatic webhook configuration
Automatic subscription, plan & limit management
Real-time enforcement of database limits
Built-in sandbox testing
No need to build an...
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Aug 20, 2026
We've Been Building. Now It's Time to Show You What's Next
Over the last 2 years, the NoCodeBackend team has been building — a lot.
When we started, NoCodeBackend was primarily a fast, intuitive way to turn a database into instant REST APIs. Today, it has evolved into a complete Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform. We've continuously expanded the platform, strengthened the underlying infrastructure, improved security and reliability, and added capabilities that allow you to build, deploy, and scale production-ready applications without managing servers or DevOps.
And honestly, we're only getting started.
What We've Built Over the Last 2 Years
Here's a look at some of the major capabilities we've...
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Updated Aug 5, 2026
🚀 Introducing Pre Hooks — Visual Middleware for Your Database
We're excited to introduce Pre Hooks, one of the most powerful features we've added to NoCodeBackend.
Pre Hooks let you validate, transform, secure, and control data before it reaches your database — without writing backend code.
Think of it as visual middleware. Simply add steps, configure your logic, and NoCodeBackend runs them automatically before an INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE operation.
✨ What can you do with Pre Hooks?
With our visual builder, you can:
- Transform Data— lowercase emails, uppercase names, trim text, add timestamps, and more.
- Set Variables — create strings, numbers, booleans, or JSON values for later steps.
- Date & Time— generate o...
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Updated Jul 24, 2026
🚀 Database Snapshots are now live!
Your database is one of your most valuable assets, and now protecting it is easier than ever.
We're excited to introduce Database Snapshots— instant point-in-time backups that let you safely experiment with your database. Before making schema changes, running migrations, or testing new features, simply create a snapshot. If anything goes wrong, you can restore your database to its previous state with a single click.
How it works
- Open your dashboard and go to Snapshots.
- Select your database and click Create Snapshot.
- Restore any snapshot anytime with a single click.
Snapshot Limits
Tier 1: Not available
Tier 2: 1 active snapshot
Tier 3: 5 active snaps...
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