Xano
One backend platform to build, run and govern AI-built software, APIs and MCP servers.
At a glance
Free + paid · Source review 2026-11-04- Price & billing
The Free plan is $0 for developing and testing, limited to 10 API requests per 20 seconds with 1 workspace. Essential is $85 per month billed annually ($99 per month billed monthly) and Pro is $224 per month billed annually ($249 per month billed monthly); those $ amounts carry no named currency on the page read, so no paid charge fact is recorded.
- Free allowance
The Free plan is $0 for developing and testing, limited to 10 API requests per 20 seconds with 1 workspace.
- Best suited to
Developers and teams that want to build apps, APIs and MCP servers with AI, then test, deploy and observe everything shipped.; Teams that need to govern AI-built software with business rules enforced automatically, workflow tests, versions and instant rollback.
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What to know before choosing
Good fit
Developers and teams that want to build apps, APIs and MCP servers with AI, then test, deploy and observe everything shipped.; Teams that need to govern AI-built software with business rules enforced automatically, workflow tests, versions and instant rollback.
Limits and trade-offs
The free plan is limited to 10 API requests per 20 seconds and 1 workspace, so production scale needs a paid tier.; Essential and Pro amounts are shown in $ without a named currency on the page read, so final currency should be confirmed at checkout.
Plans and free allowances
The Free plan is $0 for developing and testing, limited to 10 API requests per 20 seconds with 1 workspace. Essential is $85 per month billed annually ($99 per month billed monthly) and Pro is $224 per month billed annually ($249 per month billed monthly); those $ amounts carry no named currency on the page read, so no paid charge fact is recorded.
Evidence
Xano homepage ↗ (reviewed 2026-11-04), Xano pricing ↗ (reviewed 2026-11-04), Xano platform ↗ (reviewed 2026-11-04)
Official published documentation reviewed; not a product test
Dates: Last reviewed 2026-11-04. Last reviewed is the latest source or editorial review date; it is not a content-change date.
A closer look at Xano
Xano is one backend platform to build, run and govern AI-built software: build apps, APIs and MCP servers with AI, test, deploy and observe everything shipped. Its platform loop is govern, build, run and test, deploy and observe: set business rules and enforce them automatically, build with AI or in XanoScript, prove processes with workflow tests, ship with versions and instant rollback, and see everything with observability. It offers an API builder, MCP builder, database, integrations marketplace and templates, with developer resources including docs, Xano Actions, and integrations with Claude Code, Codex and Cursor. The free plan is for developing and testing, and paid tiers scale workspaces and features.
Editorial guidance based on published documentation. The workflow below is a suggested starting point, not a measured product result.
When to choose Xano
- Developers and teams building backends, APIs and MCP servers with AI that need governance, tests and observability.
- Teams moving an AI-built pilot to production that need versions, rollback and enforced business rules.
When to choose something else
- Teams that need more than 10 API requests per 20 seconds on a free plan, since that is the free-plan rate limit.
- Teams that need more than 1 workspace without paying, since the free plan includes 1 workspace.
A practical starting workflow
- Build with AI or in XanoScript, using the API builder, MCP builder and database.
- Govern by setting business rules that are enforced automatically.
- Prove processes with workflow tests, then deploy with versions and instant rollback.
- Observe everything shipped, and scale workspaces and features across Essential, Pro and Custom tiers.
Check before committing
- The free plan is limited to 10 API requests per 20 seconds, so it suits developing and testing rather than production traffic.
- Essential and Pro monthly amounts differ between annual and monthly billing on the pricing page.
- Cancellations are presented as no-hassle, with a note that a subscription can be cancelled.
Common questions
What is Xano?
Xano is one backend platform to build, run and govern AI-built software: build apps, APIs and MCP servers with AI, then test, deploy and observe everything shipped.
What does the Xano free plan include?
The free plan is $0 for developing and testing, with 1 workspace and a rate limit of 10 API requests per 20 seconds.
How does Xano govern AI-built software?
Xano lets teams govern by setting business rules and enforcing them automatically, with workflow tests, versions, instant rollback and observability.
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Sources and checks
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