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If you're new to no-code, it can be overwhelming when deciding how to get started.
While there are hundreds of tools to choose from based on the type of project you want to build, here are 12 no-code tools that are perfect to try out if you're a beginner.
1. Glide
No-code mobile app builder
Pricing
Free basic plan with the glideapp.io domain, Glide branding, public sign in, and limited data storage
$32/month - $40/month (+$2/private user) for custom domains, up to 25,000 data rows, no Glide branding, lower transaction fees, private apps, and more features
Benefits of Glide
Simple/magical app building experience
Build using a Google Sheet, so it’s easy to pick up
Constantly improving the product
Active community
Can build just about any type of app
Strong security features
Drawbacks
Progressive web app only (can’t be downloaded in app store)
Can’t offer in-app purchases
Somewhat limited in design
Users can use your app in desktop mode, but Glide app's user interface works better on mobile than desktop currently
No push notifications (can get around this with Zapier for email/texts)
What you can build with Glide
MVP versions of mobile apps like Tinder and Zillow
Apps with user accounts and complex logic
What you can't build with Glide
Desktop web apps (check out Bubble)
Publish your app to the app store (check out Adalo)
Free to build with a Webflow domain and limited CMS functionality
$12/month - $36/month for custom domains and additional monthly visits and data storage, and additional features like e-commerce
Benefits of Webflow
Complete control over all aspects of web design
Can build professional-level websites
Can export code (CSS/HTML) to host website on your own
Great integrations with other no-code tools like Jetboost (advanced search, filtering and more of Webflow site data) and Memberstack (create memberships and hide premium content).
The Webflow CMS lets you dynamically create pages or insert content stored in a database of content. A CMS is like a database that holds information about content for your website. Still a bit confused? Learn more about what a CMS is here.
Fantastic community
Best designer / responsive builder
Lots of templates
Drawbacks
Slightly higher learning curve
Slightly higher cost
What you can build with Webflow
Business websites with dynamically created pages via the Webflow CMS
Landing pages
Membership apps with accounts (a site like No Code MBA)
Content sites (like Startup Stash)
Custom blogs
E-commerce sites
Marketplaces where you charge a subscription to access all content
What you can't build with Webflow
Web apps with complex logic (check out Glide or Bubble)
Free plan with unlimited apps, an Adalo domain and Adalo branding, with up to 50 rows of data
$50/month - $200/month for custom domains, publishing to Apple and Google Stores, connecting to external data collections, custom actions, and additional data storage
Benefits of Adalo
Can build native apps that can be downloaded in app store
Can also build desktop apps
In-app purchases
Can build just about any app experience
Can connect to APIs
Drawbacks
Higher learning curve
Seems to be going through some growing pains. I’ve noticed published apps run a bit slower than I’d like.
What you can build with Adalo
MVP versions of mobile apps like Tinder and Zillow
Free plan to list unlimited products has a 5% transaction fee with Gumroad branding
$10/month - $250/month based on number of customers ($10 plan includes up to 1,000 customers) to remove Gumroad branding, add your own CSS, use your own domain, HD streaming, and a lower fee (3.5% + 30 cents per transaction).
Benefits of Gumroad
Extremely easy to get started and use
Low fees
Active community
Drawbacks
Less features and complexity than Shopify offers for e-commerce
What you can build with Gumroad
A simple landing page to collect emails
Sell digital products online, with lots of customization in how you can sell
$29/month - $299/month for all basic e-commerce features, site hosting, custom domain, and no branding. More expensive plans have lower processing fees, more reporting, and more staff accounts
Benefits of Shopify
Market leader for e-commerce
Easy to use
Shopify app store has thousands of apps for just about any use-case
Conversion-optimized checkout
Very active community
Drawbacks
A bit limited for custom design without development work
Free basic plan with the bubble.io domain, Bubble branding, limited data storage
$25/month - $115/month for custom domains and no branding, scheduled workflows, dev versions, and additional data storage
Benefits of Bubble
Powerful web app builder
Can build just about any type of web app
Can integrate APIs
Lots of templates
Active community
Drawbacks
The designer isn’t great for actual design. Especially responsive design. I’ve heard this is going to be updated soon, which is going to make a big difference
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