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API Now vs ShipLobby

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API Now compared with ShipLobby
DetailAPI Now logo API NowShipLobby logo ShipLobby
What it doesModel your data visually and get a production backend with a real database One line in. A live lobby out.
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingFree during closed beta Free: up to 3 live lobbies, queue, referrals, CSV export. Launch Pass: $9.99 once (removes badge on one lobby). Pro: $9 per month or $79 per year (badge off, 500 lobbies). Studio: $29 per month (badge off, 200 lobbies, 5 seats).
Key features
  • Visual entity and relationship modeling without SQL
  • Pre-built semantic modules for common business logic like password hashing, email validation, and soft deletes
  • Automatic REST API generation with OpenAPI specifications
  • Real-time model changes without rebuilds or manual redeployment
  • Support for standard PostgreSQL data types and field properties
  • Row-level security and organization-level data isolation
  • Full-text search indexing with automatic performance optimization
  • Team collaboration on shared models with per-organization databases
  • MCP server integration for AI agents to read and write data in natural language
  • Queue with position numbers
  • Referral link system
  • CSV export of signups
  • Hosted pages without design required
  • Steam, GitHub, and itch.io integration
  • Dark page styling for games
What makes it different
  • No code required at any point; semantic modules encode business rules instead of custom logic
  • Real PostgreSQL database and API provisioned automatically from your visual model
  • Dedicated database per organization ensures data isolation and security without shared tables
  • Works with existing no-code frontend tools like Bubble, Webflow, Glide, and FlutterFlow
  • From data description to working API in five minutes with no database expertise needed
  • Instant landing page without design or coding skills
  • Built specifically for indie creators and weekend projects
  • Referral-driven growth with position incentives
  • Streamlined setup from one line of copy
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)120
Referring domains (Majestic)10

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