Top 7 No-Code Software in 2023

Research shows that 70% of organizations are expected to implement low-code or no-code solutions by 2025, up from 25% in 2020.^1: With the growing use of code-free software, businesses can increase their digital embedded power, the efficiency of their IT teams, and cost savings.

Source: Gartner

*Estimated value

Businesses use no-code development platforms for a variety of reasons, such as:

• Prototyping a new idea or product
• Automating processes or workflows
• Building the application
• Automating simple tasks
• Website construction.

However, finding the right solution that meets the needs of organizations is not easy, as there are many no-code software solutions on the market. That’s why we’ve put together this article to inform business leaders about the capabilities and features of no-code tools, along with a list of the top vendors in the market with their market presence and capabilities.

What is a no-code development platform?

A no-code development platform is a software program that provides a visual development environment for users, often non-programmers or business users, to design and build applications without the need to write code.

The popularity of no-code development tools raises the question “Is no-code replacing developers?” However, no-code software is created as a business solution to complement mainstream and enterprise solutions that require technical knowledge or coding abilities and that can be used by non-technical users, often called citizen developers.

This technique democratizes application development by bridging the technical needs and the practical implementation department. A no-code approach enables companies to adapt and evolve quickly by allowing non-technical employees to participate in the development process.

Source: McKinsey

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Top 7 No-Code Software Solutions

In determining the vendors to examine in our research, we narrowed down our list of vendors based on certain criteria. We used a company’s B2B reviews and number of employees to assess its market presence, as these metrics are public and verifiable.

Therefore, we set some limits to focus our work on the best companies in terms of market presence, choosing companies with:

• 500+ employees
• 200+ reviews on review platforms including G2, Trustradius, Capterra
• at least one Fortune 500 reference

The following companies meet these criteria:

1- Creation

2-Ventilation

3- Service Now App Engine

4-Salesforce platform

5-Quickbase

6- Jotform applications

7-Microsoft Power applications

We analyzed vendors in terms of market presence and advertising (eg free trial and price). You could sort Table 1 by ease of use ratings, for example.

Sellers:	free trial	free version	cost	Ease of use* (out of 10)	Overall score* (out of 5)
Creation	Available	Available	Starts at $25 per user / month	9:00	4.6:
air table	Available	Available	Starts at $10 per user / month *calculated annually	8:9	4.6:
Service Now App Engine	Available	N/A	not provided	8:8	4.5:
Sales force platform	Available	N/A	Starts at $25 per user / month *calculated annually	8.2:	4.4:
Quickbase:	Available	N/A	Starts at $35 per user / month *calculated annually	8:7	4.4:
Jotform applications	Available	Available	Starts at $34 per user / month *calculated annually	9.2:	4.7:
Microsoft Power Apps	Available	N/A	Starting at $5 per user/app/month	7:8	4.1:

Here we also analyzed the features and capabilities of the no-code software. Since all vendors offer workflow automation and application development capabilities, we have not included them in the table. You can sort Table 2 by integration capabilities, for example.

Sellers:	Workflow automation	Building the application	Customizable UI	AI/ML models	Integrations	Offline functionality	Security	customer support	Quality of support* (out of 10)
Creation	Available	Available	Available	Available	WebSocket, OAuth, SOAP, REST, OData, LDAP, WebAPI	Available	ISO/IEC 27001:2013, HIPAA, GDPR	phone support 24/7 (Live) Chat room	9.1:
air table	Available	Available	Available	N/A	REST, WebAPI	N/A	SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001	Chat room	8:7
Service Now App Engine	Available	Available	Available	Available	REST, SOAP!	Available	ISO 27001, SOC2	phone support 24/7 (Live)	8.6:
Sales force platform	Available	Available	Available with paid add-ons	Available	REST API, SOAP API, Bulk API, Pub/Sub API	N/A	ISO 27018:2019, HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3	phone support Chat room	8.3:
Quickbase:	Available	Available	Available with paid add-ons	Available	REST, HTTP	Available	ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR	phone support 24/7 (Live) Chat room	8:8
Jotform applications	Available	Available	Available	not provided	Jotform API:	Available	SOC 2 Type II	24/7	8:7
Microsoft Power Apps	Available	Available	Limited	Available	REST, WebAPI	Available	ISO 27001, GDPR	Live chats or calls Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.	7.7:

No-code software features to consider when narrowing down your options

Workflow automation

This functionality enables organizations to automate business processes within their organization. Once conditions and triggers are established, the code-free software automates those actions, increasing efficiency and reducing manual effort for business users.

Building the application

No-code platforms enable users to build mobile apps using a user-friendly interface that often uses drag-and-drop capabilities. Thus, individuals with little or no coding skills can create apps that meet their needs.

For example, a restaurant can develop an app to manage table reservations. They can create an interface that allows customers to select a date, time, and table, and the system will update the restaurant’s availability in real time without writing code.

Customizable UI

Companies can design their app’s user interface to reflect their brand identity and improve user experience. This creates a consistent brand image across all digital touchpoints, which can increase customer loyalty and satisfaction.

AI/ML models

Some no-code platforms come with pre-built artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models. These models can be integrated into applications to provide advanced features and capabilities that can aid in decision making.

Integration with other tools

Codeless software often integrates with other tools and systems, allowing for easy data transfer across platforms. This capability can help businesses create a unified technology environment within their company.

Offline functionality

Apps that can run offline can be built without code on some platforms. As a result, users can use app-specific features even when they’re not online, and any changes or updates they make will be synced as soon as they connect to the Internet once. This ensures that even in places with poor internet connectivity, users can access and use the software.

customer support

Codeless platforms offer customer support to help consumers use the platform and fix any issues they may encounter. This ensures that customers can effectively use the platform and resolve any issues that may arise, and these can be in the form of tutorials, a dedicated channel, live chat, email or phone support.

data security

Data security is an important feature in codeless platforms. Strong security measures must be in place to protect private information processed by applications built on these platforms. This may involve secure user authentication and compliance with relevant data protection regulations. Data security ensures that all data related to your company, as well as any user or customer data, is kept safe and secure.

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1. Conn, Stamford (November 10, 2021). “Gartner Says Cloud Will Be Center of New Digital Experiences”. Gartner. Retrieved November 24, 2023.