- AppGyver (Open-Source Version: Composer Pro)
Platform: Web, Cross-platform (iOS, Android, Web)
Key Features:
Drag-and-Drop Interface: Intuitive visual builder for designing app layouts without coding.
Logic Flows: Visual logic builder to define app behavior and interactions.
Pre-Built Components: A library of customizable UI components and templates.
Integration Capabilities: Connects with various APIs and data sources.
Real-Time Previews: Instant preview of app changes on connected devices.
Open-Source Community Edition: Available under an open-source license for community contributions and self-hosting.
Note: AppGyver’s Composer Pro was acquired by SAP, but the community-driven aspects and similar open-source alternatives are listed below. - Budibase
Platform: Web
Key Features:
No-Code Builder: Drag-and-drop interface for creating internal tools and applications.
Data Integration: Connects to various databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and APIs.
Automation and Workflows: Visual workflow builder to automate processes and define logic.
Customizable Components: A wide range of UI components that can be tailored to specific needs.
Self-Hosted or Cloud: Flexible deployment options, including self-hosting.
Extensible with Code: While primarily no-code, allows for custom code extensions if needed. - Appsmith
Platform: Web
Key Features:
Visual UI Builder: Drag-and-drop interface for designing dashboards, admin panels, and internal tools.
Data Integration: Seamlessly connects with databases, REST APIs, and GraphQL APIs.
JavaScript Support: While it offers no-code capabilities, JavaScript can be used for advanced logic.
Reusable Components: Create and reuse components across different projects.
Collaboration Tools: Team collaboration features with role-based access control.
Self-Hosted: Fully open-source and can be deployed on your own infrastructure. - Saltcorn
Platform: Web
Key Features:
No-Code App Builder: Build web applications through a visual interface without writing code.
Database Management: Integrated database with support for custom data types and relationships.
Dynamic Pages and Views: Create dynamic pages, forms, and views using drag-and-drop tools.
Plugin System: Extend functionality with a variety of plugins available in the community.
User Authentication: Built-in user management and authentication mechanisms.
Self-Hosted: Open-source and can be deployed on your own servers. - ToolJet
Platform: Web
Key Features:
Drag-and-Drop UI Builder: Easily design interfaces using a comprehensive set of pre-built widgets.
Data Source Integration: Connect to REST APIs, GraphQL, databases, and more without coding.
JavaScript for Logic (Optional): While primarily no-code, offers the flexibility to add custom JavaScript if needed.
Real-Time Collaboration: Multiple users can collaborate on the same project simultaneously.
Templates and Components: Utilize templates and reusable components to accelerate development.
Self-Hosted: Fully open-source and can be hosted on your own infrastructure. - Joget
Platform: Web
Key Features:
No-Code/Low-Code Platform: Combines visual process modeling, workflow management, and rapid application development.
Drag-and-Drop Form Builder: Create forms and data models without writing code.
Workflow Automation: Design and automate business processes using a visual workflow designer.
Plugin Architecture: Extend functionality with a variety of available plugins or create custom ones.
User Management: Robust user authentication and role-based access controls.
Self-Hosted: Open-source edition available for deployment on your own servers. - NocoDB
Platform: Web
Key Features:
Airtable Alternative: Turns your existing SQL databases into a smart spreadsheet interface.
No-Code Interface: Manage and interact with data without writing SQL queries.
API Generation: Automatically generates REST APIs based on your database schemas.
Views and Forms: Create different views (grid, kanban, calendar) and forms to interact with data.
Collaboration Tools: Share databases and collaborate with team members in real-time.
Self-Hosted: Fully open-source and can be deployed on your own infrastructure. - Silex
Platform: Web
Key Features:
No-Code Website and Web App Builder: Design responsive websites and web applications through a visual editor.
Drag-and-Drop Components: Add and arrange elements like text, images, videos, and interactive components without coding.
WYSIWYG Editor: What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get interface for real-time design feedback.
Customizable Styles: Adjust styles and layouts visually with support for CSS customization if desired.
Integrations: Connect with third-party services and embed external content easily.
Open-Source: Free to use and modify, with the ability to host your projects independently. - Directus
Platform: Web
Key Features:
Headless CMS and No-Code App Builder: Manage content and build applications without coding.
Data Modeling: Define and manage complex data models through a visual interface.
API Generation: Automatically generates RESTful and GraphQL APIs based on your data models.
Role-Based Access Control: Fine-grained permissions and user roles management.
Extensibility: Extend functionality with custom hooks, interfaces, and extensions.
Self-Hosted: Fully open-source and can be deployed on your own servers. - Airtable Alternatives (Open-Source) – Baserow
Platform: Web
Key Features:
Spreadsheet-Database Hybrid: Create and manage databases through a spreadsheet-like interface without coding.
No-Code App Building: Use data to build simple applications and workflows.
API Access: Provides a REST API to interact with your data programmatically if needed.
Collaborative Features: Share databases and collaborate with team members in real-time.
Custom Views: Create various views such as grid, kanban, calendar, and gallery.
Self-Hosted: Open-source and can be deployed on your own infrastructure. - Udash
(Note: Udash is more of a Scala-based framework; not strictly no-code. Instead, another open-source no-code tool is “ReTool”) - Stacker (Open-Source Version: StackQL)
(Stacker is not fully open-source; skipping) - Kissflow
(Not open-source) - Softr
(Not open-source) - Metabase
(Not strictly a no-code app builder; it’s a business intelligence tool)
Node-RED
Platform: Web-based
Key Features:
Flow-Based Programming: Create applications by wiring together pre-built nodes representing different functionalities.
Visual Editor: Drag-and-drop interface to design workflows and integrations.
Extensive Library: Hundreds of nodes available for various services, APIs, and protocols.
Custom Functionality: While primarily no-code, allows for custom JavaScript functions if needed.
IoT Integration: Excellent for building IoT applications and automating device interactions.
Self-Hosted: Fully open-source and can be deployed on your own servers.
N8N
Platform: Web-based
Key Features:
Workflow Automation: Create complex workflows by connecting various services and APIs visually.
Node-Based Interface: Drag-and-drop nodes representing different actions and integrations.
Extensibility: Ability to create custom nodes and integrate with virtually any API.
Conditional Logic: Implement conditional branches and loops within workflows.
Self-Hosted: Open-source and can be hosted on your own infrastructure.
Flutter
Platform: Cross-platform (iOS, Android, Web, Desktop)
Key Features:
Single codebase for multiple platforms.
Hot reload for fast development.
Rich set of pre-designed widgets.
Native performance with customizable designs.
Strong community support.
React Native
Platform: Cross-platform (iOS, Android)
Key Features:
Leverages JavaScript and React for mobile app development.
Reusable components across platforms.
Access to native modules.
Live and hot reloading.
Large community and a wide range of libraries.
Xcode (for iOS)
Platform: iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS
Key Features:
Integrated development environment (IDE) for Apple platforms.
Interface Builder for designing UI visually.
Swift and Objective-C support.
Built-in simulators for testing.
Extensive debugging and performance optimization tools.
Android Studio
Platform: Android
Key Features:
Official IDE for Android development.
IntelliJ IDEA-based editor with code completion.
Advanced code editing, debugging, and profiling tools.
Built-in emulator for testing.
Support for Kotlin, Java, and C++.
Apache Cordova
Platform: Cross-platform (iOS, Android, Windows)
Key Features:
Allows building mobile apps using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Access to native device features via plugins.
Single codebase for multiple platforms.
Large plugin ecosystem.
Simple deployment and testing processes.
Ionic
Platform: Cross-platform (iOS, Android, Web)
Key Features:
Built on top of Angular and Apache Cordova.
Rich set of pre-designed UI components.
Integration with popular frameworks like Angular, React, and Vue.
Comprehensive CLI for development, testing, and deployment.
Access to native device features via Capacitor or Cordova.
AppGyver
Platform: Cross-platform (iOS, Android, Web)
Key Features:
No-code platform for app development.
Drag-and-drop interface for designing UI.
Integration with various data sources and APIs.
Pre-built components and templates.
Real-time previews on devices.
Thunkable
Platform: Cross-platform (iOS, Android, Web)
Key Features:
No-code development with drag-and-drop interface.
Instant live app testing on real devices.
Integration with various APIs and services.
Built-in components for common mobile app features.
Community templates and extensions.
MIT App Inventor
Platform: Android
Key Features:
Visual programming environment for Android apps.
Drag-and-drop interface with blocks-based coding.
Real-time testing on devices.
Simple and educational tool ideal for beginners.
Extensive documentation and community support.
Godot Engine
Platform: Cross-platform (iOS, Android, Web, Desktop)
Key Features:
Open-source game engine with app development capabilities.
Scene system for organizing app components.
Support for 2D and 3D development.
Built-in scripting language (GDScript) similar to Python.
Strong community and a wealth of tutorials.