Plugins vs Integrations

In this guide, you’ll learn the difference between plugins and integrations in WeWeb, and when you should use each one. We cover how plugins work in the frontend, how integrations can also run through the backend, and why that difference matters for security, flexibility, and advanced workflows. You’ll also see practical examples using OpenAI, Supabase, and Xano, plus how to use integrations in frontend-only setups and how your WeWeb plan can affect which backend features are available. If you’ve been building with WeWeb since before the full-stack experience, this will help clarify what changed and how to choose the right setup going forward. Resources 📘 WeWeb Documentation → https://docs.weweb.io/ 💸 WeWeb Pricing → https://pricing.weweb.io/ ❤️ Join the Community → https://community.weweb.io ✨ WeWeb → https://www.weweb.io Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:27 Plugins vs integrations: the core difference 00:35 How plugins work in the frontend 01:10 How integrations work with the backend 02:04 Why choose an integration over a plugin 02:12 Example: OpenAI plugin vs integration 04:01 Example: Supabase plugin vs integration 06:24 Using integrations without a WeWeb backend 07:43 Plans and pricing considerations 08:13 Where to find plugins if needed 08:27 Recap #weweb #aibuilder #aitool #aicoding #vibecoding #nocode #webapp #draganddrop #webappdevelopment #frontend #backend #fullstack #nocodedevelopment #nocodeai #aicode #aitools2025