NoCodeBackend Reviews

I got NCB to use as a backend to Greta after failing to get password reset emails working in Supabase in the first iteration of an app I was developing (despite thousands of Greta Tokens, consulting ChatGPT, Supabase help bot etc). That process was certainly much easier with NCB.

However, having worked with NCB for a couple of months now, I have some misgivings. To begin with, it doesn't support bulk data upload by importing a CSV file. To be fair, I did know that going in and thought I could develop at least one application without it, if not the other I have planned. However, it is a serious constraint. NCB's 'solution' is to use Zapier to bulk upload, which is frankly naive. It just isn't practical for routine upload of large datasets. And the suggestion made me wonder just how serious NCB are about any but the most trivial applications i.e., those with decent data sets. CSV upload is simply routine in other databases, including MySQL, the underlying DB in NCB. Hopefully, the just released Row-level Security (a great move by NCB and something I don't think MySQL does natively) , will enable CSV uploads to be implemented.

My concern deepened when I learned there is no practical backup/restore capability either, which is essential for any serious commercial application. NCB does perform backups to recover from their own system failures, but if you or your users corrupt or cause a DB failure, for whatever reason, you're screwed! There is no way to roll back your own database(s) to a previous state. NCB's suggested remedy, again naïve, is to export your Schema, tables and data. That's just not a practical daily exercise, and even if it were, there is no way to re-import your data, as NCB doesn't support the SQL INSERT command, nor as previously mentioned, can you import a CSV. So, then you're properly screwed! Again, perhaps RLS will enable future backup/recovery.

Documentation is limited as other reviewers have said. And the help bot doesn't seem to know anything e.g., 'How can I change the name of a database? ' Response: 'Can you please rephrase or clarify your question?' is just one example! The tutorial videos are helpful as far as they go, however they are hard to understand. It would help if they used a voice synthesizer to produce unaccented speech. Support is responsive to email, but I've found the advice quite cryptic for non-techos like me. I paste responses into ChatGPT and have it explain to me more fully.

I appreciate NCB is a work in progress and I'm prepared to cut it some slack because of that. However, a roadmap would useful and possibly help one keep the faith. So for me, unless the bulk data upload and backup/recovery issues are addressed I don't see myself going into production with NCB. I'll simply use it as a development environment and use ChatGPT or something to transition the schema to a more robust environment. FYI, that is how I got my original Supabase schema into NCB.

Review: I am updating my review to 5 stars to reflect the exceptional interaction I just had with the support team.

My Initial Experience: Originally, I faced some technical hurdles regarding domain validation (my specific TLD was rejected) and I had concerns about implementing frontend security without a native user authentication system. I was initially frustrated because it blocked my specific use case.

The Turnaround: However, the team's reaction was outstanding. Instead of ignoring the feedback, they engaged in a real technical discussion with me.

They are currently actively working with me to resolve the domain validation constraints.

They listened to my feedback regarding security and confirmed that Native User Authentication is already in the testing phase and coming very soon.

Verdict: It is rare to find a SaaS team that listens to critical feedback and acts on it so fast. While we are still finalizing the setup, I am upgrading my rating to 5 stars specifically for their transparency, their technical expertise, and their dedication to making the platform production-ready.

After activating the product i checked to see if the plans and limits were correctly set.
There is saw that the Smart AI calls are limited, did not see this restriction mentioned on the page where i purchased.

As i am used to monthly renewals, i expected the wrong thing, my fault. Good to see that you can buy extra credits when needed.

Also the Webhooks available are limited... am not sure if i need to upgrade already now to secure extra webhooks, or if i can purchase extra later on as well

I am not a programmer but I need tools which typically require programming. This tool will help me finish my life's work. THANK YOU!!!!

I acquired this tool following the recommendation of the Greta community, where I was also offered an excellent gift that made the purchase even more appealing.

Functionality and Ease of Use:
The tool works exceptionally well. Calls are extremely fast, and the setup is very straightforward. The video tutorials are well-designed: simple yet highly practical and useful for users.

Customer Support:
The support team is outstanding. Every time I needed to contact them, the response was immediate and highly efficient.

Continuous Development:
One of the most notable features is the constant evolution of the product. Every week, I receive emails from Nocodebackend with new, impressive functionalities such as:
- Email password reset system
- Automatic message sending
- Security enhancements
- Export functionality
- Webhooks

What I value most is their active listening to the user community, which results in ongoing product improvements based on real needs.

Suggested Areas for Improvement
- Integrated dashboards: It would be ideal to have information panels for tables, similar to pivot tables, without needing to export data. Integration with tools like PowerBI would be perfect.
- User interface enhancement: The app’s UI needs refinement, especially in organizing workflows, as currently there is somewhat disorganized content within the platform.

I highly recommend Nocodebackend. It’s a tool that combines functionality, ease of use, continuous development, and excellent customer support.