2024 No Code Web App Builders Tier List | 19 App Builders Ranked!

Hey there, fellow no-code enthusiasts! Welcome to the ultimate showdown: the 2024 no-code web app builder tier list. If you're a non-tech founder eager to dive into the world of no-code, this one's for you. We're shining the spotlight on 19 app builders, from the underdogs to the titans, to help you make sense of what's what in this ever-expanding universe.

And just so you know, this isn't about putting Bubble on blast—though, let's be honest, a little playful jab might be in order. 😉 While YouTube brims with recommendations for no-code app builders, the suggestions can feel, well, a bit predictable, don’t they? It’s time to shake things up and figure out if some lesser-known app builders deserve a moment in the sun.

But how do we keep our sanity while evaluating so many contenders? Enter: the No Code App Builder Tier List.

Sit tight, grab your favorite snack, and let’s embark on this no-code adventure together. By the way, before we plunge in, don’t forget to join us over at NewForm. At NewForm, you can elevate your web design game with monthly challenges, weekly skill events, and guest sessions with industry leaders. Trust me, you’ll want to stick around!

Unveiling the Methodology 🛠️

So, how do we go about ranking these app builders? We came up with a simple scoring system based on seven thoughtful metrics. Each metric speaks to a specific need of anyone trying to build a web app today. Here they are:

1. Customization Options: Can we build powerful stuff with just the built-in components?

2. Extend with Custom Code: Is adding our own code for further customization on the table?

3. Templates: Are there templates that need minimal tweaking to be launch-ready?

4. Code Export: Can we grab the source code whenever we want?

5. Success Stories: Do they have a showcase page bustling with completed projects?

6. Mobile AND Web Support: Can we create both mobile and web apps?

7. Documentation: Are there solid official guides covering a wide range of topics?

Each metric is given a score from 0 to 2, where 0 means it doesn't meet the requirements, 1 means it sort of does, and 2 means it nails it.

Scoring Breakdown

- God Tier: Perfect score. They’re *the* legends.

- A Tier: Scores 10-13. A solid pick, no doubt.

- B Tier: Scores 5-9. Pretty average; you could do better.

- 💩 (Crap) Tier: Anything below 5. Send them to the curb!

Let's uncover which app builders made waves and which just made a splash.

Time to Rank Those Builders 🚀

Without further ado, here’s the run-down of our 19 contenders:

1. Bubble – A popular underachiever with a final score of 10. Welcome to the A tier. Turns out, it isn't all aiyo!

2. Adalo – Keeping pace with Bubble, their final score lands them in the A tier too.

3. WeWeb – A quiet achiever in the A tier! Who’d have thought?

4. Glide – Falls down a peg into the B tier with a score of 8. There’s still room for those nifty templates.

5. Softr – B-tier goodness, but its AI-driven development curiously lacks a little oomph.

6. Retool – Another strong contender in the A tier boasting an impressive score.

7. Builder.io – A titanic A-tier candidate crushing it with a near-perfect score.

8. Wappler – Hanging tight in the B tier, but certainly worth a look.

9. Wized + Webflow – The Webflow buffs might grumble, but for apps—not sites—it’s a B.

10. Plasmic – A tier, with a co-founder who looks suspiciously like TechLead. Coincidence? 🤔

11. Appsmith – Stamping its authority in the A tier.

12. Stacker – Sadly, it must slink down to the crap tier.

13. GoodBarber – Occupying a comfy spot in the B tier.

14. Voltapp – Another B-tier option from our comments section. Community choice!

15. Drapcode – Landing in the A tier with an eye on simplicity.

16. Knack – A new name to many, but holds its ground in the B tier.

17. Noloco – B tier. Ain’t no frills here, but ain’t no fuss either.

18. Bildr – Another prime citizen of the B tier. Nothing groundbreaking, but no fuss.

19. Mintdata – Dons the crap cape with a score of 3. Time to head back to the drawing board, friends.

Key Takeaways for Prospective Builders 📝

Looking at our list, here are three nuggets of wisdom for finding your no-code nirvana:

1. Perfect Builders? Ha! 🚫

No such thing as a perfect app builder. Seriously. Like a mullet, each one has its strong side and a ‘business in front, party in the back’ vibe. The takeaway? Build projects assured of usability and basic quality.

2. Established vs. Personalized 🤔

When the price and features are apples-to-apples, decide what means more to you: the backing of an established name or the cozy support of a smaller, more attentive team. My vote? Give me the big guy, 9 out of 10 times.

3. Use Them Powers (Framework!) 🧰

A basic personal framework helps winnow down the crowd. What does your specific app need? Align those needs with the key metrics and EMPOWER your builder choice with intention, not impulse.

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That’s it for today’s deep dive into no-code land! Comment your thoughts on the rankings or your own app builder stories. Ready to take your skills sky-high? Join NewForm and let’s build masterpieces together.