Backend As A Service · true cost · Updated November 2026
The true cost of backend as a service
What you'll actually pay. Of the 8 backend as a service tools we track, 2 price on a basis this column cannot carry, 5 charge usage overages. Here's every tool's entry price and its hidden-cost flags — each linked to its sourced record.
The hidden-cost picture
- Not priced monthly: 2 publish a figure on another basis — usage rates, non-USD, or annual-only.
- Usage overages: 5 charge for going over plan limits.
- Cheapest published: Supabase from $25/mo.
- No overage or setup fee: Xano.
As of · re-verified with each catalog refresh
Backend As A Service — entry price & hidden-cost flags
| Tool | Entry price | Usage overages | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supabase | $25/mo | Yes | — |
| Appwrite | $25/mo | Yes | — |
| Nhost | $25/mo | Yes | — |
| Back4App | $25/mo | Yes | — |
| Convex | $25/user/mo | Yes | — |
| Xano | $99/mo | — | — |
| Firebase (Google) | quote-only | — | — |
| PocketBase | quote-only | — | — |
Prices and fee terms re-verified with each catalog refresh. Last catalog update 2026-11-01. "Quote-only" means the vendor publishes no self-serve price.
Frequently asked questions
Does backend as a service have hidden fees?
Across the 8 backend as a service tools we track: 2 price on a basis this column cannot carry, 5 charge usage overages. As of 2026-11-01.
What is the cheapest backend as a service with published pricing?
Supabase, from $25/mo (note: usage overages apply). Verified 2026-11-01.
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