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Xano vs Helix

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Xano compared with Helix
DetailXano logo XanoHelix logo Helix
What it doesAI builds software. Xano makes it trustworthy. The founder studio that runs long after launch
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS AE
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree plan with up to 100K records and 1 workspace; Essential at $85/month (or $99/month billed monthly) with unlimited records, 3 workspaces, and 5 team seats; Pro at $224/month (or $249/month billed monthly) with 5 workspaces and 10 team seats; Custom available with contact sales for enterprise-gra Free: 10,000 credits one time, 500 MB storage, Haiku & Sonnet models, core canvas features, 5 AI conversations per day. Starter: $16/mo, 25,000 credits/mo, 5 GB storage, all AI models, API & MCP access, basic analytics, custom PDF exports. Professional: $39/mo, 75,000 credits/mo, 25 GB storage, ever
Key features
  • Build with AI agents via Xano MCP or CLI
  • Workspace rulesets to govern AI and engineer builds
  • Workflow tests from CLI or UI
  • Immutable, version-controlled deploys with instant rollback
  • Request history, tracing, and performance insights
  • Managed PostgreSQL, Redis, and Kubernetes infrastructure
  • SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR compliance
  • MCP Builder for creating custom tools and integrations
  • Direct database access and unlimited records on paid plans
  • Static frontend hosting
  • Integration with existing tools (marketing, analytics, community, development platforms)
  • AI-powered research and planning
  • Unified canvas for plans, docs, metrics, and decisions
  • MCP server integration with Claude, Cursor, Windsurf
  • API and MCP access
  • Scheduled syncs
  • Multiple AI model support (Claude, GPT, Haiku, Sonnet)
  • Custom PDF exports
  • Credit rollover capability
What makes it different
  • Governance built in from the start: set business rules, permissions, environments, and tests once, inherited by every build from engineers and AI agents alike
  • Full visibility into AI-built software: the Xano workspace shows what was built as a live representation of the running system, not documentation that drifts
  • Run on your cloud or Xano's: deploy globally in any region with control over every release using immutable, version-controlled deploy objects
  • Enterprise-grade compliance by default: SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and advanced security features built in from the Free plan up
  • Observability and tracing built in: pinpoint exactly where failures happen with request history, performance insights, and error tracing
  • Runs continuously after launch, not just at planning stage
  • Integrated canvas connects all business tools and data in one view
  • AI actively participates in building alongside you
  • Credits-based pricing scales with how far your business runs
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)66 no change since last check5 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)150
Citation Flow (Majestic)4213
Referring domains (Majestic)10938

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