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Best Low-Code Development Platforms in 2026

Low-code development platforms offer ways to build applications and automate workflows, with different options for connecting data and deploying work. Compare data connectors, deployment options, and workflow automation against your team’s requirements. Mobile app support and role permissions may matter for the people who use an application, while pro-code support can help you assess options for extending visual development. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost considerations. Convertigo, FlutterFlow, and Omnis Studio are among the entries, alongside Protogrid and AgilePoint NX. Weigh the listed capabilities against the systems, processes, and coding needs of your team.

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    Anvil

    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Anvil brings visual app design, Python development, data storage, and deployment into one environment.

    9.3 Free plan Visit site
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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.

    9.2 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.

    9.0 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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    Windmill

    Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    Windmill combines developer scripting with low-code workflow and app building, and supports self-hosting.

    8.5 Free plan · paid from $120/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Xataface

    Free plan Open source APISelf-hostedWeb

    Xataface provides a broad set of database-to-application tools, with customizable forms, data views, and permission controls.

    8.4 Open source Visit site
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    AgilePoint NX

    by AgilePoint NX
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    AgilePoint NX combines visual application composition, runtime workflow changes, and integration assets. Pricing, seat minimums, deployment choices, and support differ by edition.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $39/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Alpha Anywhere

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Alpha Anywhere offers broad data, API, offline, and deployment capabilities for business app development. The free edition is available, while paid plans start at $99 a month.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $99/mo Visit site
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    Convertigo

    by Convertigo
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Convertigo brings visual and developer-focused application building together with broad connectivity and deployment options.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from €15/user/mo · 7-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.

    7.5 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.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $39/user/mo Visit site
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    GeneXus

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Choose GeneXus if you need a low-code platform for mission-critical software across mobile, web, and backend targets, with model-based generation and broad deployment options.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    LANSA

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Choose LANSA if your team needs tools for IBM i modernization, enterprise application development, or business data integration.

    7.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    MaxBlox

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    MaxBlox combines app-building, workflow, authentication, and integration tools in a hosted platform.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $99/mo Visit site
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    Mendix

    by Mendix
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

    Mendix combines visual application development with custom code, integrations, and several deployment options.

    7.4 Free plan 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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    Omnis Studio

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Omnis Studio offers a broad set of development tools, platform targets, and data connectivity options.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $62.50/user/mo (annual) · 90-day trial Visit site
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    OpenXava

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    OpenXava offers a broad application-building framework with generated interfaces, APIs, integrations, and mobile support.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from €399 Visit site
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    Oracle APEX

    by Oracle APEX
    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    Oracle APEX offers multiple free ways to build and run Oracle Database applications, alongside cloud trial access to paid APEX Service.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Protogrid

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Protogrid combines low-code application building with workflow, offline operation, integrations, and configurable access controls.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $1/user/mo 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.

    7.1 Free plan 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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    ServiceNow App Engine

    by ServiceNow App Engine
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    ServiceNow App Engine combines low-code and external development options with governance, security, and runtime AI features.

    7.1 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
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    Structr

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Choose Structr if you need a low-code platform with graph-based data modeling, visual workflows, web building, and API or database integrations.

    7.1 Open source Visit site
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    Portofino

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Portofino offers database access, API customization and authentication options in a self-hosted open-source framework.

    7.0 Open source Visit site

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