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24 alternatives to dblayer

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Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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    Build0▲349

    Build custom internal apps in minutes, no coding required

    Nov 2025 · build0.ai · its alternatives →

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    Sameer and Jatin here. We are building NotionApps, a no-code tool to create apps, portals, & forms from Notion databases. With the tool, you can: - restrict your data behind an email auth - show only limited data based on logged-in user - share Notion data outside of your organization without adding people to your workspace - handle large databases with ease - create mobile friendly apps to interact with your data Users have been creating apps for their events, inventory, catalogues, businesses, etc. with all the data on Notion. Late in 2019, we built a product called utilize.app (it's still…

    2023 · notionapps.com · its alternatives →

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    8base▲211

    Bring powerful apps to market fast - 8base GraphQL Backend

    2020 · 8base.com · its alternatives →

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    Instant no-code app and dynamic API for any SQL database

    2021 · directus.com · its alternatives →

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    Hey HN, I’m Jimmy, co-founder of Dropbase (https://www.dropbase.io). We are an internal tools builder for Python developers. All you have to do is import any Python scripts/libraries, declare UI components, and layer app permissions so you can share them with others. We’re a middle ground between Airplane and Retool—simpler UI creation than Airplane, more code-centered than Retool. UI building is declarative and you can bind Python scripts/functions to UI components. You can write Python scripts/functions using our App Studio with support from a Python Language…

    2023 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Builduo▲157

    Build SaaS backends with AI and deploy in minutes

    2025 · builduo.com · its alternatives →

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    WrapAPI▲291

    Build an API on top of any website

    2016 · wrapapi.com · its alternatives →

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    lolaDB▲84

    Build data rich web apps without building an API

    2023 · its alternatives →

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    Create a serverless cloud backend with a database and API functions in few minutes! Zero maintenance required, instant provisioning, High availability & Scalability, Woldwide CDN with 113 POPs. 24/7 Professional support.

    2017 · cloudbackend.appdrag.com · its alternatives →

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    A backend for your simple projects

    2023 · its alternatives →

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    TrueLayer▲183

    Simple Bank APIs to access real-time financial data

    2017 · truelayer.com · its alternatives →

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    Hi guys! I am the founder of GoBuildMy.App. With GoBuildMy.App you can build native iOS and Android apps by chatting. Test apps in-browser using our web simulators and publish with one click. All the code is automatically backed-up to the GitHub repository of your choice. Integrate Firebase databases and auth easily by connecting your firebase account. More features are coming soon! Try it out for free.

    2025 · gobuildmy.app · its alternatives →

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    Low code self-hosted backend API to build web apps

    2023 · its alternatives →

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    Lorem Ipsum backends for your next no-code app, by @Draftbit

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    2023 · its alternatives →

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    Apico▲127

    Use any app as your backend

    2024 · apico.dev · its alternatives →

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    Build scalable apps at lightning speed, coding optional

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    Build an API on top of any existing website or find an API for a site that you need

    2017 · wrapapi.com · its alternatives →

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    Tangle.io▲121

    Build enterprise apps fast - low code, no limits

    2023 · tangle.io · its alternatives →

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    Fabloq▲119

    Low Code API Builder

    2024 · its alternatives →

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    The Frontend Database API Gateway

    Dec 2025 · vibecode-db.geekyants.com · its alternatives →

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    Airvues▲67

    Build web apps using Airtable databases without writing code

    2021 · airvues.com · its alternatives →

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    Build a database-backed full-stack app in under a minute.

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    Build fast with low-code, stay flexible with C#

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