Building APIs for SQL and NoSQL databases used to mean weeks of coding, testing, and securing endpoints. In 2025, low-code REST API builders provide the speed of visual tools with the flexibility of custom logic — helping teams accelerate API delivery without compromising on security or scalability.
At the top of this list is DreamFactory, the only platform that combines no-code simplicity with low-code extensibility, making it a fit for startups, SMBs, and enterprises alike.
Auto-generates REST APIs for 20+ SQL & NoSQL databases with no-code setup and low-code extensibility (Node.js, PHP, Python scripting).
Best For: Companies of all sizes needing no-code APIs with low-code extensibility to build secure, scalable REST APIs.
Enterprise low-code with visual API design, database integrations, and extensibility via custom code.
Best For: Large orgs needing end‑to‑end low‑code app + API lifecycle management.
Low-code platform for API creation/orchestration with SQL & NoSQL connectivity; extend with Java/JS.
Best For: Enterprises needing scalable low‑code development with APIs.
Low-code integration & API platform for building REST/microservices with enterprise security.
Best For: Teams building cloud‑native APIs and integrations with low‑code speed.
Low-code integration & API orchestration; connect SQL/NoSQL and SaaS with workflows.
Best For: Companies orchestrating APIs + integrations in a low‑code environment.
Low-code automation platform with API integrations, data fabric, and governance.
Best For: Enterprises needing robust workflows + API orchestration with governance.
GraphQL engine that auto-generates APIs over SQL; extend with custom resolvers and remote schemas.
Best For: Developers preferring GraphQL with low‑code extensibility.
Tool |
Supported Databases |
API Type |
Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| SQL & NoSQL | REST | All company sizes | |
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OutSystems |
SQL & NoSQL via integrations | REST, SOAP, GraphQL | Large enterprises |
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Mendix |
SQL + NoSQL connectors | REST | Enterprise scale |
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WSO2 Choreo |
SQL & NoSQL | REST, GraphQL, microservices | Cloud-native teams |
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Boomi Flow |
SQL, NoSQL, SaaS connectors | REST + workflows | Integration heavy use cases |
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Appian |
SQL & Enterprise DBs | REST | Workflow automation |
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Hasura |
SQL (Postgres, Snowflake, etc.) | GraphQL | GraphQL developers |
In 2025, low-code API builders empower teams to quickly connect SQL and NoSQL databases while still allowing for customization when needed.
-If you want the best of both no-code and low-code worlds, choose DreamFactory.
-For enterprise-scale low-code, OutSystems, Mendix, and Appian stand out.
-For cloud-native APIs, WSO2 Choreo leads.
-For integration-heavy use cases, Boomi Flow delivers.
-For GraphQL-first APIs, Hasura is ideal.
Low-code API builders help organizations deliver secure, scalable APIs for Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, Snowflake, MongoDB, and beyond — powering modern apps, SaaS integrations, and AI/LLM workflows.