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Best Drag and Drop App Builder Software in 2026

Drag-and-drop app builders let you assemble apps with visual controls instead of writing the whole interface by hand. This list covers tools for web, Android, iOS, API, Windows, and self-hosted projects.

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    Budibase

    Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Budibase combines internal app building with workflow automation and AI agents, with cloud and self-managed deployment options.

    9.1 Free plan · paid from $19/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Joget

    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Choose Joget if your team needs multi-step workflows and conditional logic through a web platform, with a free tier for up to 3 users.

    8.9 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    ToolJet

    by ToolJet
    Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    Choose ToolJet if your team needs internal business applications with data connections, workflow automation, and role controls, or needs an on-premise deployment option.

    8.6 Free plan · paid from $23/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Adalo

    by Adalo
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Adalo combines visual app building with native mobile publishing, responsive web output and a built-in database.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $36/mo (annual) Visit site
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    AppMaster

    by AppMaster
    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

    AppMaster combines web and mobile app creation with database, authentication, API, and publishing features.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $195/mo Visit site
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    Backendless

    by Backendless
    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

    Backendless combines core backend services with mobile publishing across three listed platforms.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $15/mo Visit site
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    Bubble

    by Bubble
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose Bubble if you want to build web and mobile apps that share a backend, database, workflows, and API connections.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $59/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Draftbit

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Draftbit combines visual editing, AI-assisted workflows, and exportable project code across mobile, web, and website projects.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $12/mo Visit site
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    FlutterFlow

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    FlutterFlow combines visual app-building tools with backend connections, team collaboration, testing, and deployment options.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $39/user/mo Visit site
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    Appsmith

    by Appsmith
    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    Appsmith combines visual app assembly with code customization and a broad set of listed data integrations.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $15/user/mo · 15-day trial Visit site
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    Bravo Studio

    by Bravo Studio
    Free plan iPhoneAndroid

    Choose Bravo Studio if you need a mobile app platform with publishing, authentication, and API integrations.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $22/mo Visit site
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    Google AppSheet

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    AppSheet brings app creation, data collection, automation, and integrations into a no-code platform.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $5/user/mo Visit site
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    Microsoft PowerPoint

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    PowerPoint combines slide creation and collaboration with presentation coaching, accessibility suggestions, and video options.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $9.99/user/mo Visit site
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    Retool

    by Retool
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Retool brings app building, mobile capabilities, and workflow automation together around a business’s data. Check plan user limits, workflow allowances, and AI credit terms before choosing a tier.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) Visit site
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    OutSystems

    by OutSystems
    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

    OutSystems combines low-code application building with database, authentication, API, and mobile publishing features.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Thunkable

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Thunkable offers several ways to build and publish apps, with a free plan for public projects.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $18/mo Visit site
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    UI Bakery

    by UI Bakery
    Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1

    UI Bakery combines visual app building, AI generation, integrations, and cloud or self-hosted deployment.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $20/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Glide

    by Glide
    Free plan Web

    GlideOS combines app creation, workflow automation, data questions, and service integrations for internal business tools.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $25/mo Visit site
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    Zoho Creator

    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

    Choose Zoho Creator if you want to build web or mobile apps with a built-in database and mobile publishing, and its free allowance fits your needs.

    6.8 Free plan · 15-day trial Visit site
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    Softr

    by Softr
    Free plan Web

    Choose Softr if you want a web platform that combines app publishing with a database, user authentication, and API integrations.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $19/mo (annual) Visit site
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    WeWeb

    by WeWeb
    Free plan Web

    WeWeb combines web app building with databases, authentication, APIs, and mobile publishing.

    6.5 Free plan · paid from $13/mo Visit site
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    Caspio

    by Caspio
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Caspio brings application building, database management and deployment options into one platform, with unlimited app users across listed plans.

    6.4 Visit site
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    Claris FileMaker

    by Claris FileMaker
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Choose FileMaker if you need to build tailored business apps, automate processes, and deploy across desktop, mobile, or web.

    6.3 From $39/user/mo · 45-day trial Visit site
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    DronaHQ

    by DronaHQ
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Choose DronaHQ if your team needs a platform for enterprise apps and agents with visual and pro-code development options. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or cannot use a paid monthly plan.

    6.3 From $100/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Quickbase

    by Quickbase
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Quickbase combines low-code app creation, reporting, automation, and integrations for business workflows. The Team price is per user and excludes a platform minimum fee; a 30-day trial is available.

    6.0 From $35/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site

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Compare the free plan, paid starting price, trial terms, app targets, publishing options, data sources, custom-code support, collaborator seats, and published-app limits. If reading or changing code matters, check the licence.

Questions

Do these app builders require coding?

They use drag-and-drop controls, but custom-code support differs by tool. Check the listing when you need code beyond visual configuration.

Can I use a free plan?

A free plan is offered by tools in this category, but features and limits differ. Check the plan details for the builder you are considering.

Are free trials available?

A free trial is offered by tools in this category. Trial length and access differ; listed examples include Budibase at 14 days and BuildFire at 30 days.

Can I publish to mobile platforms?

Platform support varies. The listed targets include Android and iOS, along with web, API, Windows, and self-hosted deployment.

What should I check about open-source code?

If you need to read or change code, inspect the tool's open-source licence and confirm what code is available under it.

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