No-code
Bubble io
Overview
Build apps quickly, no need for backend code
Easy to use, suitable for beginners
Intuitive drag-and-drop interface, easy to operate
Flexible, visual workflows like building a puzzle
Available plugins, templates, and extensive documentation
Strong community support
Free plan for learning and experimentation
Ideal for quickly building MVPs
Large marketplace, easy to expand features
Slower loading speed compared to native apps, especially when handling large data.
Initial learning curve, requires logical thinking even for no-code.
Costs increase as the app grows and has more users.
Limited for complex features.
Difficult to debug with complex workflows, error-checking tools are not optimized.
Appy Pie
Overview
Easy to use with no coding with a simple drag-and-drop interface
Diverse ecosystem of apps, web, chatbots, design, and automation
AI supports creating apps or web with descriptions and automatically generates content
Free version and trial available to experience before upgrading
Full documentation enthusiastic support community premium plan supported 24/7
Support publishing to Android, iOS, Web, Facebook, Slack, WhatsApp
No source code editing, limited to advanced customization
Many sample interfaces are the same, not really eye-catching or modern
The app may be slow when loading a lot of data or heavy users
You have to pay a high package to make an iOS app, the cost can increase quickly when expanding
Each feature (app/web/chatbot) is not as powerful as the corresponding specialized tool
The interface sometimes lags when doing large projects, the experience is not smooth
Lack of development-intensive features such as advanced APIs, upgraded security, or complex database management
FlutterFlow
Overview
User-friendly drag-and-drop interface, with smooth UI like native apps.
Clean, reusable code output, easy to handoff to developers.
Simple deployment, quick to build for APK/iOS/Web.
Easy API and data integration with Firebase, Supabase, or external APIs.
Allows inserting custom Dart code for special business logic.
Supports real-time preview, enabling you to see the app instantly without manual builds.
Limitations with complex and long-term applications
Occasional minor bugs still occur
Not optimized for premium-quality output
Updates can sometimes cause disruptions
Performance is not yet fully optimized
Dependent on the platform's ecosystem
Small support community
Limited advanced features
Can be quite costly for long-term use