Apps with Visual editor
14 apps
Top Visual editor apps ranked by the community
Glide lets teams build custom business apps without code, starting from data in Google Sheets, Excel, Airtable, SQL databases or Glide's own tables. Apps are assembled from ready-made components in a visual editor, run in desktop and mobile browsers, and can include user roles, workflows and AI features such as extracting text from images or generating content. A free plan is available to get started.
8 Glide alternativesPros
- Turns a spreadsheet into a working business app quickly
- Ready-made components look polished by default
- Runs in desktop and mobile browsers without app store publishing
Cons
- No native apps for the App Store or Google Play
- Quotas on users and data updates can push costs up quickly
- Limited design freedom compared with more flexible builders
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesPlatformsFlutterFlow is a low-code builder for mobile, web and desktop apps based on Google's Flutter framework. You design screens visually, connect Firebase, Supabase or REST APIs, add logic and authentication, then export the Flutter code or deploy straight to app stores and the web. It targets developers and technical founders who want speed without losing access to the code, and includes AI page generation.
8 FlutterFlow alternativesPros
- Exports Flutter code you can keep developing on your own
- Builds mobile, web and desktop apps from one project
- Ready-made Firebase and Supabase integrations
Cons
- Code export and some deployment options require paid plans
- Assumes more technical knowledge than typical no-code tools
- Complex custom logic can be awkward to build visually
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesAdalo is a no-code app builder for creating native iOS and Android apps and web apps with a drag-and-drop editor. Apps use Adalo's built-in database or external sources such as Airtable and Xano, can be extended with components from a marketplace, and are published to the App Store, Google Play or the web from one project. It suits small businesses and founders building MVPs, with a free plan for prototyping.
8 Adalo alternativesPros
- Publishes native iOS and Android apps from a single project
- Drag-and-drop editor approachable for non-developers
- Connects to Airtable, Xano and other external data sources
Cons
- Apps can slow down as data and screens grow
- No source code export, which ties your app to the platform
- Publishing apps requires a paid plan
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesPlatformsSoftr lets businesses build client portals, internal tools, directories and simple CRMs without code. Apps are put together from blocks in a visual editor on top of data from Airtable, Google Sheets, SQL databases, HubSpot or Softr's own databases, with user logins, permissions by user group and workflows. AI can generate a first version of an app from a prompt. A free plan is available.
9 Softr alternativesPros
- Quick way to build client portals on Airtable or Google Sheets
- User groups and permissions without writing code
- Block-based editor that non-technical teams pick up fast
Cons
- Layout flexibility is limited by the block system
- More users and advanced features require paid plans
- Performance depends on the connected data source
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesPlatformsRetool is a developer-focused platform for building internal tools such as admin panels, dashboards and back-office apps. You drag components onto a canvas, connect them to databases and APIs, and write JavaScript or SQL where needed, with AI that can generate apps and agents that automate tasks. It runs in the cloud or self-hosted, with SSO and audit logs for enterprises and a free plan for small teams.
11 Retool alternativesPros
- Fast way to build admin panels and dashboards on your data
- Connects to most databases and APIs, with JavaScript and SQL as needed
- Self-hosting option plus enterprise controls like SSO and audit logs
Cons
- Aimed at developers, so non-technical users may struggle
- Costs rise quickly as more users need access
- Limited design control beyond the standard components
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesPlatformsWordPress is a free, open source content management system that you install on your own web hosting. Its block editor handles pages and posts, and thousands of themes and plugins add features such as forms, SEO tools or an online store. Because it is self-hosted, you keep full control over your files, your data and your choice of host.
9 WordPress alternativesPros
- Thousands of themes and plugins for almost any need
- Full control over files, data and choice of host
- Free and open source, with a huge community
Cons
- You handle hosting, updates, backups and security yourself
- Plugin sprawl can slow sites and introduce vulnerabilities
- Block editor takes time to master for complex layouts
Cost / LicenseFreeOpen sourceCategoriesPlatformsWix is a hosted website builder that lets you design pages by placing elements freely on a canvas or by starting from a template. Hosting, domains, an online store, bookings and blogging are built in, and an AI tool can draft a first version of a site from a few questions. It suits small businesses and individuals who want everything in one place.
12 Wix alternativesPros
- Free-form canvas lets you place elements anywhere
- Online store, bookings and blog built in
- AI tool drafts a first version from a few questions
Cons
- Switching templates later means rebuilding the site
- Free plan shows Wix ads and uses a Wix subdomain
- Sites cannot be exported to another host
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesSquarespace is a hosted platform for building websites, portfolios and online stores from designer templates. It bundles hosting, domains, e-commerce, email campaigns and appointment scheduling, with a section-based editor that keeps layouts consistent. It appeals to creatives and small businesses who care about design and prefer not to manage plugins.
12 Squarespace alternativesPros
- Polished designer templates with consistent layouts
- Hosting, commerce, email campaigns and scheduling in one place
- No plugins to install or keep updated
Cons
- No free plan beyond the trial
- Less layout freedom than canvas-based builders
- Fewer third-party extensions than WordPress
Cost / LicenseFree trialProprietaryCategoriesWebflow is a browser-based visual builder that exposes real HTML and CSS concepts such as boxes, flexbox and classes, so designers can produce custom, responsive sites without writing code. It includes a CMS for structured content, interactions and animations, hosting and localization. It is aimed at designers, agencies and marketing teams who want more control than template builders offer.
9 Webflow alternativesPros
- Visual control over real HTML and CSS concepts
- Flexible CMS for structured content
- Interactions and animations without writing code
Cons
- Steep learning curve for non-designers
- Pricing is complex, with separate site and workspace plans
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesPlatformsFramer is a website builder that works like a design tool: you lay out pages on a canvas, add animations and effects, then publish directly with hosting included. It offers a CMS, localization, built-in analytics and AI features that can generate a starting layout from a prompt. Designers and startups use it for landing pages, portfolios and marketing sites.
12 Framer alternativesPros
- Design-tool canvas with fine control over layout and animation
- Publishing and hosting included in one step
- Built-in CMS, localization and analytics
Cons
- Paid plans get costly as sites grow
- Learning curve for people new to design tools
- Sites stay hosted on Framer, with no official code export
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesCarrd is a minimal builder focused on single-page websites such as personal profiles, link pages, portfolios and product landing pages. You start from a template, edit sections in a straightforward editor and publish to a carrd.co address, or to your own domain on a paid plan. Its deliberately narrow scope makes it very quick to learn.
9 Carrd alternativesPros
- Very quick to learn thanks to a deliberately narrow scope
- Good-looking templates for profiles and landing pages
- Low-cost paid plans unlock custom domains
Cons
- Limited to single-page sites
- No blog or full online store
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesPlatformsDurable is an AI website builder for small businesses and solo service providers. You describe your business and it generates a complete site with copy and images, which you then adjust in a simple editor. Alongside the website it offers tools for running a small business, such as a basic CRM, invoicing and AI-assisted marketing content.
7 Durable alternativesPros
- Generates a full site with copy and images from a short brief
- Simple editor suited to non-technical business owners
- Bundles a basic CRM, invoicing and marketing tools
Cons
- Generated sites look generic without manual editing
- Less design control than traditional website builders
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesPlatformsJimdo is a German website builder aimed at small businesses, freelancers and people with no web experience. A guided setup asks a few questions about your business and assembles a site you can then edit, and paid plans add a domain, an online store and basic SEO settings. Options are deliberately limited so that a site can go live and be maintained with little effort.
8 Jimdo alternativesPros
- Guided setup gets a site online quickly
- Easy to maintain for people with no web experience
- Free plan to get started
Cons
- Limited design and layout options
- Free plan shows Jimdo branding on a Jimdo subdomain
- Online store features are basic
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesPlatformsHostinger Website Builder, formerly known as Zyro, is a drag-and-drop editor included with Hostinger hosting plans. It offers templates, an AI generator that creates a first draft of a site from a description, and AI tools for writing text and producing images. Plans include hosting, a domain and basic e-commerce, making it a simple all-in-one option for small sites.
8 Hostinger Website Builder alternativesPros
- Hosting, domain and builder bundled in one plan
- AI generator drafts a first version of the site
- Drag-and-drop editor that is easy for beginners
Cons
- No free plan is available
- Less design flexibility and fewer integrations than larger builders
- Best prices require long upfront commitments
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