Building the Product

Which no-code tool should I use to build my first product?

A starting point

Match the tool to the job: Bubble for a real full-stack web app or marketplace, Webflow for a marketing site or content-driven landing page, Glide or Softr for internal tools and portals on top of a spreadsheet, and an AI builder like Lovable or Replit when you want to go from prompt to prototype fast. Don't shop for tools before you know the one workflow you need to ship.

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Freemium Intermediate

Bubble, No-Code Full-Stack App Builder

From bubble.io by Bubble platform

Why we picked it

The deepest no-code stack, database, workflows, and custom UI, for building genuinely complex web apps and marketplaces without code. When you outgrow simple tools, this is where you go.

  • Full-stack visual builder, strong for marketplaces and SaaS.
  • Steeper learning curve than spreadsheet-based tools.
  • Workload-based pricing billed in USD, plan for forex if you're in India.
Open bubble.io →
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Freemium Beginner

Webflow, Visual Web Design Platform

From webflow.com by Webflow platform

Why we picked it

Best-in-class visual builder for pixel-precise marketing sites and CMS-driven content, used by 300k+ teams. Ideal for a landing page or content site that has to look professional today.

  • Design-grade visual control without writing code.
  • Built-in CMS and hosting.
  • Ideal for landing pages and MVP marketing sites.
Open webflow.com →
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Freemium Beginner

Glide, Apps From Spreadsheets

From glideapps.com by Glide platform

Why we picked it

The fastest path from a spreadsheet to a polished mobile or internal app, used by 100k+ companies. When your data lives in Sheets or Airtable, this gets you an app in minutes.

  • Turns spreadsheets and Airtable into apps fast.
  • AI-powered app generation.
  • Great for internal tools and simple customer-facing apps.
Open glideapps.com →
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Freemium Beginner

Softr, Portals & Internal Tools, No Code

From softr.io by Softr platform

Why we picked it

The simplest way to build client portals and internal tools on top of Airtable, Notion, or Sheets. Low learning curve, fast to a working portal, ideal for non-technical founders.

  • Focused on portals and internal tools.
  • Connects to your existing data sources.
  • Very low learning curve to a shipped app.
Open softr.io →

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