How to pick the right #nocode stack for your business/web app
Let's talk about the top platforms and the advantages of each 👇
Let's talk about the top platforms and the advantages of each 👇
Quick disclaimer: There are dozens, if not hundreds of "nocode" development platforms. I've tested out the majority of them, and here are the top ones to consider:
1) @bubble
2) @webflow + @MemberstackApp + @airtable
3) @thunkable
Let's take a look at each..
1) @bubble
2) @webflow + @MemberstackApp + @airtable
3) @thunkable
Let's take a look at each..
@bubble advantages
Hands down the best (in my opinion). Bubble allows you to build extremely complex web apps. You can integrate Auth and any API into bubble as well.
Additionally, bubble provides an in-house database with every app - no need to integrate a DB, scale it, etc.
Hands down the best (in my opinion). Bubble allows you to build extremely complex web apps. You can integrate Auth and any API into bubble as well.
Additionally, bubble provides an in-house database with every app - no need to integrate a DB, scale it, etc.
@bubble disadvantages
Design. It's do-able but hard to design apps in bubble. It's better to design your app in something like @figmadesign and then either import the design, or use the figma design as a prototype and build it in bubble.
Design. It's do-able but hard to design apps in bubble. It's better to design your app in something like @figmadesign and then either import the design, or use the figma design as a prototype and build it in bubble.
@webflow advantages
Incredible for designing your landing page / app. Truly world-class in design. Integrated checkout and commerce options. If you want a pretty landing page and minimal app, Webflow is the way to go.
Incredible for designing your landing page / app. Truly world-class in design. Integrated checkout and commerce options. If you want a pretty landing page and minimal app, Webflow is the way to go.
@webflow disadvantages
No real DB storage. You'll have to incorporate something like @airtable and @zapier to pull/push data to and from your app.
App workflows. You won't be able to create a SaaS or any complex web app with Webflow.
No real DB storage. You'll have to incorporate something like @airtable and @zapier to pull/push data to and from your app.
App workflows. You won't be able to create a SaaS or any complex web app with Webflow.
@webflow disadvantages
Member portals. You'll have to integrate @MemberstackApp to handle membership payments and member-only pages. Again, another third party tool that you'll have to integrate into your no-code stack.
Member portals. You'll have to integrate @MemberstackApp to handle membership payments and member-only pages. Again, another third party tool that you'll have to integrate into your no-code stack.
@thunkable advantages
Great for mobile apps (Apple store & google stores). Simple and easy drag and drop elements. Easy to design as well. Thunkable is great if you want a native app (not browser based or for a desktop).
Great for mobile apps (Apple store & google stores). Simple and easy drag and drop elements. Easy to design as well. Thunkable is great if you want a native app (not browser based or for a desktop).
@thunkable disadvantages
Limited in terms of functionality. As far as I know, everything you can add into your app is a pre-configured "element" or "block." So if you want to build something in your app that isn't offered, you're out luck.
Limited in terms of functionality. As far as I know, everything you can add into your app is a pre-configured "element" or "block." So if you want to build something in your app that isn't offered, you're out luck.
Final considerations -
@bubble has the highest learning curve, but the also the highest flexibility and customization. When you build on bubble, you can truly build a world-class web app with as much complexity as you want.
If you're looking to build a web app - pick bubble.
@bubble has the highest learning curve, but the also the highest flexibility and customization. When you build on bubble, you can truly build a world-class web app with as much complexity as you want.
If you're looking to build a web app - pick bubble.
I'll have a much more in-depth post about the various #nocode tech-stacks on the Substack (bowtiedvampire.substack.com).
Stay tuned.
Stay tuned.
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