Are there any low-code backend tools that focus on internal apps with data import, export, and backup options?

Yes — there are several low-code backend / internal-tools platforms that are a good fit for internal apps and usually support data import/export and some form of backup/restore or database export.

Good options to look at

• Retool

  • Strong for internal apps and admin panels
  • Connects to many databases/APIs
  • Supports CSV import/export workflows
  • Backup is typically handled through your database/source systems, plus Retool app configuration/versioning

• Appsmith

  • Open-source and self-hostable
  • Good for internal dashboards and CRUD tools
  • Can import/export data via queries, APIs, and file upload components
  • Backups depend on your deployment, but self-hosting makes this straightforward

• ToolJet

  • Similar to Appsmith; aimed at internal tools
  • Good data connectivity and file handling
  • Export/import via queries or custom actions
  • Self-hosted backups are usually managed at the infrastructure/database level

• Budibase

  • Focuses heavily on internal business apps
  • Built-in CRUD app generation
  • Supports data import from CSV and external sources
  • Self-hosted deployments can be backed up more easily

• NocoDB

  • Turns SQL databases into spreadsheet-like interfaces
  • Good if your “backend” is mostly a database layer for internal apps
  • Import/export support is one of its strengths
  • Backup usually comes from the underlying database

• Directus

  • Headless CMS/data platform, but often used for internal admin apps too
  • Great for database-backed apps, permissions, and data operations
  • Export/import of data and schema is supported
  • Self-hosting makes backup/restore practical

If backup matters a lot

In most low-code tools, backup/restore is not usually a magical built-in app feature. The best practice is:

• store data in your own database
• use the tool as the app layer
• back up the database + app config
• if self-hosted, use container snapshots / volume backups / DB dumps

Best fit depending on your needs

• Most polished internal-tool experience: Retool
• Best open-source self-hosted option: Appsmith or ToolJet
• Best for database-first apps: NocoDB or Directus
• Best for quick business apps with imports: Budibase

If you want, I can also give you a comparison table with:

• import/export support
• backup/restore options
• self-hosting
• pricing
• best use case