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:

060 | n8n and the World of Databases: Why Automating Backends and BaaS Matters

July 22, 2025

n8n and the World of Databases: Why Automating Backends and BaaS Matters

In our previous article series, we explored the worlds of monitoring and logging, as well as how n8n helps automate routine tasks by connecting various web services. But what if your data isn’t in Google Sheets or a CRM, but instead lives in structured storage — databases or cloud-based backend platforms?

That’s where n8n truly shines — as a bridge between data and action.