064 | n8n + Xano: A Powerful No-Code Backend for Scalable Applications

July 26, 2025

n8n + Xano: A Powerful No-Code Backend for Scalable Applications

In the final article of our series on n8n integrations with backend services, we’re taking a closer look at Xano — a no-code/low-code platform for building scalable APIs and databases without writing server-side code.

If you need a flexible, fast-to-deploy backend with support for scalability and automation, the Xano + n8n combination is an excellent choice.

What Is Xano?

Xano is a cloud platform for visually building backends and APIs. Under the hood, it runs on PostgreSQL, while on the surface it offers a powerful API Builder for creating logic, DB operations, and integrations — all without writing code.

063 | n8n + Appwrite: An Open-Source Firebase Alternative for Self-Hosting

July 25, 2025

n8n + Appwrite: An Open-Source Firebase Alternative for Self-Hosting

We’ve already explored Supabase and Firebase — now it’s time to look at Appwrite, a powerful and fully open-source BaaS platform designed for self-hosting and complete data control.

If you want to build a backend on your own infrastructure, Appwrite can be the perfect partner in combination with n8n.

What Is Appwrite?

Appwrite is a full-featured Backend as a Service (BaaS) platform with open-source code. It provides REST APIs for most features a modern application needs:

062 | n8n + Firebase: NoSQL, Realtime Database, and Cloud Functions for Dynamic Apps

July 24, 2025

n8n + Firebase: NoSQL, Realtime Database, and Cloud Functions for Dynamic Apps

After reviewing Supabase and its PostgreSQL-based architecture, let’s turn to another powerful BaaS platform — Firebase by Google. Firebase takes a completely different approach: NoSQL, real-time data sync, and deep integration with the Google Cloud ecosystem.

If your app needs real-time updates, schema flexibility, and strong mobile support, the Firebase + n8n combo might become your key automation tool.

061 | n8n + Supabase: PostgreSQL, Authentication, and API All in One

July 23, 2025

n8n + Supabase: PostgreSQL, Authentication, and API All in One

We continue our series on n8n’s integration with backend services. Today’s focus is Supabase — a popular open-source Firebase alternative built on PostgreSQL. Supabase delivers everything a modern backend needs — DB, authentication, API, realtime — and integrates seamlessly with n8n.

What Is Supabase?

Supabase is a BaaS (Backend-as-a-Service) that brands itself as an “open-source Firebase alternative,” powered by PostgreSQL. It offers:

054 | VictoriaMetrics + Grafana: Efficient Time-Series Storage for Scalable Monitoring

July 16, 2025

In our series on monitoring systems, we’ve reviewed Munin, Prometheus with Grafana, and Zabbix. Now it’s time to talk about a solution that addresses one of the main pain points of Prometheus users — long-term, scalable, and efficient time-series storage. Meet VictoriaMetrics, a high-performance and cost-effective TSDB (time-series database) that perfectly complements the Prometheus ecosystem when paired with Grafana for visualization.

What Is VictoriaMetrics and Why Do You Need It?

Prometheus handles real-time monitoring and storage well, but its built-in TSDB isn’t designed for long-term retention or scaling to terabytes or petabytes of data. That’s where VictoriaMetrics comes in.