Backend As A Service · true cost · Updated June 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 publish no self-serve price (quote-only), 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
- No public price: 2 of 8 are quote-only (contact sales).
- Usage overages: 5 charge for going over plan limits.
- Cheapest published: Back4App from $15/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back4App | $15/mo | Yes | — |
| Supabase | $25/mo | Yes | — |
| Appwrite | $25/mo | Yes | — |
| Nhost | $25/mo | Yes | — |
| Convex | $25/mo | Yes | — |
| Xano | $85/mo | — | — |
| Firebase (Google) | Quote-only | — | — |
| PocketBase | Quote-only | — | — |
Prices and fee terms re-verified with each catalog refresh. Last catalog update 2026-06-19. "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 publish no self-serve price (quote-only), 5 charge usage overages. As of 2026-06-19.
What is the cheapest backend as a service with published pricing?
Back4App, from $15/mo (note: usage overages apply). Verified 2026-06-19.
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