If you are a business owner with a new feature or service in mind that can provide potential growth to your company or an individual and wants to start your online business (e-commerce site, web app services, paid tools, and software), in that case, you will want to develop the prototype or complete software as soon as possible, and that brings you to using low code or no code development platform for website and android apps. Then you are in the right place here in this article we will go through the Top 10 development low-code platforms and a few no-code platforms that you can use to rapidly build and release your service/product into the market. This list contains several famous platforms for application development and a few less heard platforms. I suggest you visit the platform website for detailed insight into their platform features, pricing, and documentation.
1. AppSheet
Firstly, we have Google AppSheet on the list, and they claim that they provide the fastest application development and automation in work. This platform is for providing business software solutions. This platform is completely no code platform and they allow app development for free without a time limit and with a max of ten users involved in this process. But you will charged per active user per month after you deploy the application. AppSheet provides additional features such as integration of GPS and maps, code scanning, signature capturing, charts, image capturing, and email notifications. Other than this it can be directly integrated with multiple sources such as Excel from Microsoft 365, and Salesforce, or you can import data from spreadsheets from Dropbox, MySQL, or SQL Servers.
2. Microsoft Power Apps
Microsoft Power Apps is a similar no-code tool like Google AppSheet which we discussed earlier. Microsoft Power Apps can help you create end-to-end business solutions. It can be connected with the entire Microsoft Power platform which includes Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Azure, and several other services provided by them. This allows seamless integration through your organization. These tools are well known for their user-friendly interface, flexibility, and ability to create custom applications without any technical guidance or knowledge.
3. WordPress
When it comes to website development of any kind no one can forget about the WordPress website. You must have heard about WordPress, and I don’t think that I need to elaborate much on this. But for the people own don’t know it is one of most leading no-code and low-code website builder platforms available free of cost. But if you want to build a website that is ahead of others and have decent funds then you must check out premium plans.
4. Airtable
Now, we have Airtable on the list. To clear things Airtable is not a software tool for developing any websites or apps. But it’s the best tool one can think of for businesses. Let me example, as the business grows new team members join the company and the company begins to provide better service to users. So Airtable is a tool that can help internal teams manage databases, and automate workflows and collaboration easily (no code platform) and without the need for any other custom application that may require additional development.
5. Weebly
Ok, back to no code and low code development and we have Weebly on the list. Weebly is a popular website builder which is best in overall aspects. It has a 4.4 rating on the Forbes Advisor website which is great. It has a free plan that provides you free website theme, physical goods online, an SSL certificate, and a tax calculator. It costs from $10 per month paid annually to Max of $26 per month paid annually. Of course, prices could change so make sure you check them.
6. GoDaddy
GoDaddy is mainly a website from where you can buy/rent an online domain. But they also provide integrated website builders with hosting facilities. GoDaddy is a package of tools available in one place for starting an e-commerce online brand or store. It comes with lower introductory pricing, a free 30-day trial, a very beginning-friendly drag-and-drop editor interface, modern themes, unmetered bandwidth, and much more. Its plans start from $9.99 monthly paid annually.
7. IONOS
IONOS is also a similar website builder that has drag and drop editor making it a code platform. It has a 4.3 rating on the Forbes Advisor website. IONOS costs relatively less than others starting from $1 per month for the first year and $5 per month. With a pro plan, you can create personalized content for specific types of visitors, and publish content based on holidays, events, and sales. It provides the facility to show different content to first-time visitors and different to returning visitors. It’s a well-suited website builder for small businesses with web hosting.
8. Squarespace
With a 4.2 rating on the Forbes Advisor website, we have Squarespace on the list. Squarespace is one of the most popular website builders available because of its useful features. It lets you build an online shop, blog website, portfolio, small business website, or membership-based website. It comes with a simple and user-friendly drag-and-drop editor. One of the best features of Squarespace which is not available in other website builders is that it allows AMP (accelerated mobile pages) which reduces the size of blog pages by reducing image size, using specific fonts, and reducing custom code which speeds up the website.
9. HostGator
HostGator which has a 4.1 rating on the Forbes Advisor website is one of the most affordable options available for website builders. Its starting cost is from $2.75 per month (for three years) to $6.95 per month after that. HostGator is a tool that comes with an email marketing campaign feature and lead-capturing forms. HostGator provides a detailed tutorial on how to use the editor to build a website.
10. Wix
Last, but not least we have Wix on the list which has a 4.0 rating on the Forbes Advisor website. Wix is one of the most popular website builders and you must have seen a few ads of their. With a free plan, you can create a website and get s subdomain under Wix with Wix ads running in it. Wix provides one of the most template libraries to choose from which fits multiple industries.