Low-Code Development
AI Code Review
Amartya Jha
• 30 May 2025
The thing is -> Not every problem needs a fully engineered solution.
For most teams, building even a simple app still means filing tickets, joining waitlists, and navigating endless back-and-forth with engineering. Meanwhile, the work sits.
Low-code platforms flip that script.
They let teams in ops, product, or finance build real tools, fast. No React. No backend. No fighting for bandwidth. Just drag, drop, and connect your data, and go.
That’s not a threat to your dev team. It’s a buffer that protects their time.
Low-code isn’t about replacing engineers. It’s about letting other teams solve their own problems — so developers can stay focused on systems, scale, and the code that actually moves the business forward.
So yes, we’re writing about low-code.
Because when it’s used right, it keeps your roadmap clean, your backlog under control, and your product shipping on schedule.
In this guide, we’re breaking down 14 low-code platforms that are actually worth using in 2025, what you can build with them, who they’re best for, and where they fall short.
Wait, before we get into the usual suspects of low-code platforms, let’s pause.
Because the low-code story has changed. Quietly, and completely.
You’re no longer dragging components on a canvas. You’re describing your idea, and getting working code back, right? Next section, let’s see some tools changing that.
The New Era of “Just Say It” App Building (4 Tools)
We’ve come a long way. Today, building software doesn’t start with setting up a dev environment or hunting down a full-stack team. It starts with an idea and a sentence.
Thanks to a new wave of AI-powered platforms, you can describe what you want, and the tool writes the code. Real code. Functional apps. Sometimes in just hours.
What makes this even more exciting? The learning curve is low. You don’t need to be a developer. With a bit of exploration, anyone—designers, ops folks, even solo founders—can start creating.
Here are four tools that make app-building faster, simpler, and way more accessible:
1. Lovable
Imagine this: You type, “Build me a booking platform with Stripe payments and user auth,” and within seconds, you’ve got a real repo, backend, frontend, database, the works.
That’s Lovable.
Here is what I did while writing this section, for real, this is somewhat related to the current CodeAnt AI Dashboard:
This tool makes app building feel more like texting a friend than coding. You describe what you want in plain English, and it stitches together a working app using integrations like Supabase, Stripe, and OpenAI.
The best part?
Everything’s synced to GitHub. You can export, edit, or just ship it live.
Why it’s great
For solo founders, designers, or ops folks who don’t know how to code but know what they want, Lovable is a dream. You’re not stuck dragging blocks, you’re having a conversation that writes code for you.
Where it struggles
The free tier only gives you five messages a day. And while it generates real code, making deeper customizations still requires dev skills. The promised drag-and-drop editor is also still a work in progress.
Pricing
Starts free (5 daily credits). Pro plans begin at $25/month. Team($30/month) and Enterprise plans available.
2. V0.dev
If you’re deep in the React ecosystem and hate writing boilerplate, v0.dev feels like a cheat code. You type something like “Dashboard with user profile cards and side nav,” and boom—three styled React layouts, ready to deploy.
Built by the folks at Vercel, v0.dev focuses on the frontend. It uses Shadcn UI, Tailwind, and generates clean, readable code. There’s even a live preview so you can tweak things instantly.
Here is a sample CodeAnt main page UI I created in under a minute using V0.
Why it’s great
For React devs, this cuts hours out of the design and layout phase. It’s also beginner-friendly; you don’t need to know design tools or CSS frameworks to get something beautiful.
Where it struggles
API is still in beta, so access is limited. And if you’re not using React or Vercel, you won’t get the full value. It also doesn’t handle backend logic, just the UI.
Pricing
Free tier available; Premium Plan is at $20/month, and team plan starting from $30/user/month. Similar to lovable, you can say.
3. Bolt.new
Bolt feels like an IDE and a DevOps team in one tab. You type what you want, a blog, a dashboard, a chatbot, and it generates both frontend and backend code. Everything runs in-browser thanks to WebContainers (think live coding without setup).
You can install NPM packages, test APIs, connect Supabase, and deploy to Netlify, all from a single interface. Oh, and it’s open source.
Here is what I made on Bolt in some minutes, Yeah, I didn’t tell it what CodeAnt does, so it just created an interactive landing page and dashboard:
Why it’s great
Bolt is perfect for quick experiments and MVPs. No local setup. No switching tools. You get full control and full-stack output with instant deployment. It’s like being handed a dev-ready sandbox.
Where it struggles
It’s web-only, no native or mobile support. Debugging can get tricky for complex logic. And while you can edit code manually, that assumes you’re comfortable under the hood.
Pricing
Free to use. Pro plan: $50/month and goes upto $200/month. Team plan has a similar pricing offering, starting from $55/month/user.
Not every low-code tool is plug-and-play. Some of them ask a little more from you, a few hours of poking around, reading docs, maybe even hitting a few walls. But in return? You get creative control, customizability, and tools that grow with you.
Special mention to Figma AI
4. Figma AI: Design and Build
Figma AI helps you go from idea to prototype in a matter of minutes. You start with a design or even a simple prompt, and the tool generates a working draft. That includes visuals, layouts, and now, thanks to Figma Make, even deployable code.
But that’s just the beginning. You can also:
Generate and edit images right inside your design file
Auto-name your layers (no more Frame 2579835)
Rewrite and translate content on the fly
Remove image backgrounds in a click
Find similar designs just by uploading a screenshot
Sort, summarize, and map feedback using FigJam AI
It’s like having a thoughtful design assistant built into your workflow.
And yes, it’s part of Figma’s premium ecosystem. But if you’re already working in Figma, this is less of an add-on and more of a superpower. It removes the tedious bits, gives you faster drafts, and keeps your team moving.
Figma AI Pricing: Professional for the dev seat: $12/mo and $16/mo for full seat(has all the features–slides, dev mode, Figma Draw, FigJam, and design). Plans go up to $35/mo for just the dev seat.
Figma AI won’t replace your craft, but it will help you stay in the zone. Fewer blockers, more breakthroughs.
So, crazy results, right?
But let’s not forget: this is still code.
And it’s AI-generated code.
Which means: there will be gaps.
AI skips steps. Misses edge cases. Gets confused around permissions.
When you’re building a SaaS product or launching your MVP, it might look production-ready… but under the hood, things can break fast.
Input validation? Missing.
Auth flows? Half-baked.
Sensitive data? Sometimes exposed.
Testing, observability, error boundaries? Often nonexistent.
You won't know the issues until real users log in… and something crashes. Or worse, leaks.
This is exactly where CodeAnt comes in.
We don’t fight the GenAI wave, we work with it.
CodeAnt reviews the code your AI tools generate.
It spots the missing checks, patches the logic gaps, secures the flows, and gets your codebase ready for real-world scale.
Because fast MVPs are great. But secure, stable ones? That’s what survives.
Well, after seeing these wild AI-native tools, if you’re still looking for more traditional (and tested) low-code platforms to build faster with, here you go:
14 Powerful Low-Code Platforms to Enhance Your Workflow
Building software doesn’t have to be slow or expensive anymore.
Low-code platforms let teams build apps faster, with less engineering effort and more control in the hands of business users. That’s why more companies are turning to them in 2025: to move quicker, cut costs, and stay competitive.
In this guide, we break down 14 low-code platforms that help teams build everything from simple automations to full-scale enterprise apps.
Some are great for internal tools. Others are built for customer-facing workflows. Whether you’re at a startup or a large enterprise, you’ll find platforms here that fit your use case, your team, and your budget.
Use this guide to figure out which platform matches your goals—whether it’s streamlining operations, accelerating development, or scaling without adding headcount.
1. Nintex Workflow Cloud - Optimize Workflow Automation
Nintex Workflow Cloud is made for workflow automation and process optimization. It uses simple and easy-to-understand tools to help you make your business run better.
The drag-and-drop interface lets you build each logic step and set up automated tasks with ease. This helps people who are new and those who have done rapid application development for a long time.
If you want to automate approvals or manage the way things get done in your company, Nintex has what you need. It lets you connect with popular services and APIs, so all your systems work together.
The cloud-based setup is built for big companies that want to grow. It comes with strong security to keep things safe.
Nintex also makes it easy for teams to work together in real time. This keeps everything clear and helps people like you make quick decisions. Using one platform for all your business processes can help companies of any size.
What you can build
Approval flows, onboarding checklists, document generation, procurement automations—anything that moves through multiple hands.
Best for
Large teams in finance, HR, government, or compliance. Built for scale and complex workflows.
Power move
Integrates Robotic Process Automation (RPA). That means you can automate steps in legacy systems that don’t have APIs.
Pricing
Starts at $910/month per org. RPA is included in the $1,400/month plan. No free tier, but free trials are available.
2. Zoho Creator - Build Apps with Minimal Coding
Zoho Creator helps businesses with minimal coding needed to build the apps they want. It has a simple, user-friendly look. You can make an app by just dragging and dropping things and picking from ready-made templates. This way, even business users who do not know how to code can quickly build apps that work for them.
With Zoho Creator, you can also link your apps to other systems and change how your app's workflows are. It lets you move data in, add your own brand touch, and have full say about how your solution looks and runs.
The platform gives you automation for your workflow, so you save time and help your business run better every day.
From HR tools to dashboards for logistics, Zoho Creator lets many people get into app development, no matter what your business job is. It has strong tools and good ways to connect with other platforms, which means rapid app development is now in reach.
Lightweight builder for teams that need control without the overhead.
What you can build
CRMs, HR portals, project dashboards, and order tracking apps.
Best for
SMBs and functional teams who want to build fast without writing code.
Power move
Drag-and-drop builder with custom scripting via Deluge.
Pricing
Starts at $8/user/month. Enterprise plan at $25/user/month. Free trial available.
3. Microsoft Power Apps - Empower Your Business Solutions
Use the power of Microsoft Power Apps to make useful business solutions that help things run better. This platform is easy to use, and it has strong features too. Teams can build apps for things like finance, sales, and other parts of work. The visual editor in Power Apps helps with app development.
It has drag-and-drop functionality, so no need for hard coding work.
When you add Copilot AI, it helps even more. This tool can automate your work and make your projects smoother without a lot of extra steps.
With Power Apps, you also get easy ways to connect with the Microsoft ecosystem, like SharePoint, Azure, and Dynamics. This helps everything work together well in your company.
You can use this tool to update old systems or to help with work on the front line. It works well for enterprise organizations because you can change and grow it as needed.
With support for both mobile and web apps, Power Apps is a good option for professional developers and business users.
What you can build
Employee portals, mobile workflows, internal request systems, and dashboards.
Best for
Teams already using Microsoft 365, Azure, or Dynamics.
Power move
Copilot AI speeds up app creation with smart prompts.
Pricing
Free tier available. Premium plan at $20/user/month.
4. Mendix - Accelerate Digital Innovation
Step into digital innovation with Mendix, a high-performance low-code platform built for rapid application development.
Mendix gives you a visual development environment, so you can design enterprise applications using drag-and-drop parts and strong ways it's designed to work with other apps and data.
Professional developers have the choice to add custom logic to the mix.
Business users will find that Mendix is easy to use because it adapts to what they need. The scalable architecture helps your apps stay fast and ready, even when many people use them at once.
Its built-in tools, like version control and data modeling, make the application development lifecycle simpler for everyone.
Big companies use Mendix for software development and to make workflows better or bring old legacy systems up to date.
It is too complex for small projects, has a steep learning curve for business users, and yes, it can get expensive with scale.
What you can build
Customer portals, logistics systems, IoT dashboards, mobile apps.
Best for
Enterprises with both technical and business teams working on big systems.
Power move
AI-assisted development and deep version control for large dev teams.
Pricing
Free tier available. Paid plans start at €900/month. Custom pricing for enterprise.
5. Salesforce App Cloud - Customize Your Customer Experience
With Salesforce App Cloud, people and teams can build apps that make the customer experience better.
The platform brings together easy-to-use app development tools and strong CRM features from Salesforce. This helps sales, service, and marketing groups get solutions that fit their needs.
Lightning App Builder lets you make custom apps in a simple way. You can drag and drop the things you want, and use pieces again for other projects.
With a large AppExchange marketplace, you can connect with third-party tools and add more features to your web applications. This helps your team give customers great experiences, making sure they feel heard and valued.
Salesforce App Cloud is built so that it works for many different tasks. You can design for both mobile and web applications.
It is expensive compared to standalone platforms, has a steep learning curve for new users, and customization often requires dev support.
What you can build
CRM extensions, support tools, sales tracking apps, and customer portals.
Best for
Companies invested in Salesforce, looking to build fast without external devs.
Power move
Lightning App Builder + AppExchange integrations.
Pricing
Starts at €25/user/month. Higher tiers go up to €100/user/month.
6. Retool - Create Custom Tools Fast
Retool is a good choice if you want to build custom tools fast. You can make internal tools, dashboards, or admin panels with it. Retool gives developers powerful pre-built parts and ready-made templates.
For professional developers, it has rapid application development features and lets them access the full IDE.
This platform links to data sources like PostgreSQL and MongoDB. It lets your apps use and show data with no trouble. With Retool, you can also set up workflows and have the platform run things for you, saving time and effort in different departments. Developers can add JavaScript libraries, so they can fit what a business wants.
Retool stands out when used to build internal tools at both small startups and big companies. You can do everything from front-end API designs to workflow automation with it. It gives you a lot of ways to change and control what you build, so many development teams like to use it.
What you can build
Dashboards, admin panels, CRUD interfaces, data tools.
Best for
Developers who want to move fast and skip front-end boilerplate.
Power move
Full JavaScript access + database and API connectors out of the box.
Pricing
Free for small teams. Team plan at $10/user/month and $5/mo/per-end-user. Business at $50/user/month and $15/mo for end user.
7. Pega - Automate Workflow with AI
Pega is an AI low-code platform that helps with workflow automation. This platform does well with business process management by bringing artificial intelligence into its tools. You can use Pega to easily automate approvals, routine jobs, and other daily tasks.
Its drag-and-drop editor lets both new and experienced people make apps that fit what their industry needs. With AI-powered insights, businesses see better ways to work, which saves time and makes predictions more accurate.
It is overkill for small teams. It has a complex setup and configuration and requires strong IT support.
What you can build
Case management apps, claims systems, call center workflows, and back-office ops.
Best for
Large financial, healthcare, and insurance enterprises.
Power move
AI-driven decision-making with predictive analytics and process optimization.
Pricing
Starts at $35/user/month. Standard is at $90/user/month. Enterprise plans are custom.
8. Oracle Apex - Develop Scalable Solutions
Oracle Apex gives you great options for app development, making it easy to build scalable solutions. It changes the way businesses handle their apps.
Its drag-and-drop UI builder and ready-made themes help you design apps quickly. This setup lets people with little coding knowledge make good apps.
Many industries use Apex’s enterprise applications to add to their legacy systems. The system lets people work with outside data and helps make business operations clearer. Its task automation tools help speed up workflows. Plus, connecting to other tools with RESTful APIs is simple.
Whether you have to scale your apps for lots of users or bring in large sets of data, you can feel confident that Apex will keep things running smoothly.
Many trust Oracle Apex for reliability and the way it scales as you grow.
It is limited in use outside the Oracle ecosystem, and the UI feels dated compared to newer platforms. The Dev experience varies depending on the setup.
What you can build
Data dashboards, internal portals, reporting tools, and approval workflows.
Best for
Teams already using Oracle databases or infrastructure.
Power move
Runs natively on Oracle Cloud with minimal setup. Scales easily.
Pricing
Starts at $122/month. Full integration with Oracle Autonomous Database at $502/month.
9. Quick Base - Simplify Complex Operations
Quick Base is known for simplifying complex operations through its straightforward, efficient platform. Combining process automation with easy-to-use tools helps developers create customized, responsive applications.
From automating basic tasks to handling enterprise operations, Quick Base caters to both non-technical users and skilled developers.
What you can build
Field tracking systems, asset logs, inventory tools, and project hubs.
Best for
Ops-heavy industries like construction, logistics, and field services.
Power move
Highly customizable app builder with strong reporting tools.
Pricing
Starts at $35/user/month. Business tier at $55/user/month. No free tier.
The Pricing scales quickly with team size. And UI and speed can lag with heavy data.
The current design and navigation seem older.
With excellent integrations and custom solution capabilities, it is still a sturdy tool.
10. Appsmith - Streamline Your Internal Applications
Appsmith is a good tool for building internal applications like dashboards, CRUD systems, and simple interfaces. The platform comes with a drag-and-drop editor that makes it easy for business users to create apps without needing a lot of technical expertise.
At the same time, developers get extra tools so they can add custom features when things get more complex.
With Appsmith, you can easily connect to SaaS tools and many different data sources through APIs. This helps you set up steady links to the info you need for your work. It also has AI features that help with predictions, which make your apps work better.
Real-time collaboration is there too, so team members can work together and stay up to date.
Since Appsmith is open-source, it is a good choice if you want something budget-friendly, transparent, and easy to adapt.
Some features may require coding, pre-built templates are low in numbers other platforms have more comparatively. UX, compared to commercial tools, can be better.
What you can build
Data dashboards, admin panels, CRUD apps, dev UIs.
Best for
Technical teams want control without vendor lock-in.
Power move
Open source, self-hostable, and integrates easily with any backend.
Pricing
Free community edition. Paid plans start at $40/user/month.
11. Google AppSheet - Build Apps Directly from Your G Suite
Google AppSheet is a no-code tool that helps business users by making application development easy and quick for those already using G Suite.
You can create business applications using a simple drag-and-drop interface. If you want to do more, you can use JavaScript and Google Drive Tables for extra features.
The platform works well with other Google solutions. This makes it easy to connect the data you use every day and helps your team work better. There are pre-built templates, so anyone can build apps for things like customer tracking, filling out forms, or making reports without much setup work.
Even though this tool is made mainly for those with G Suite, it has enough options to use for many types of jobs.
What you can build
Field service apps, checklists, mobile reports, tracking tools.
Best for
Teams deep in Google Workspace who want no-code speed.
Power move
Works directly from Sheets or Forms. Offline support for mobile apps.
Pricing
Starts at $5/user/month. Publisher plan at $50/app/month.
The UI flexibility is limited, has complex logic(can be frustrating sometimes). And not good if you are building consumer-facing apps.
12. OutSystems - Craft Enterprise-Grade Applications
OutSystems is known for helping companies build strong apps that big businesses need with low code.
The platform is great for jobs like making digital workflows, replacing old systems, and giving users a smooth experience. OutSystems is used for tricky projects that big businesses often face.
The platform can help manage the whole life of an app. It gives useful tools for developers, such as AI that helps write code faster. Developers can also use templates to speed up their work. OutSystems makes it easy to design user interfaces that work on many different devices, so people can use your app on any platform they want.
The platform lets you connect different data systems for better business results. It has tools to check analytics and manage the software structure, so you can reach business goals and use your resources well for the long run.
What you can build
E-commerce platforms, healthcare systems, and enterprise mobile apps.
Best for
Enterprises with serious scalability and security needs.
Power move
AI-assisted coding, enterprise-grade DevOps, and cloud-native scale.
Pricing
Free for learning. Developer Cloud at $36,300/year. Custom plans for enterprise.
For real, the pricing is out of range for smaller companies. The platform also has a steep learning curve, so yes, this also means it is a Heavy platform compared to leaner tools.
13. TrackVia - Low Code for Operational Workflows
TrackVia is great for making operational workflows without needing to know a lot about code development. The platform is simple to use for people with any skill level, and it gives the tools you need for low-code development. With TrackVia, you can make and improve your daily business operations fast and without much trouble.
There are easy drag-and-drop editors and form builders that help citizen developers get started.
At the same time, professional developers can add extra functions, integrations, and logic, so the solutions fit what you need. TrackVia stands out with its strong business process management tools, which match well with what organizations want inside their teams.
You can use TrackVia for anything from dashboards to automating tasks.
What you can build
Job tracking apps, compliance systems, and process workflows.
Best for
Mid-sized companies in construction, manufacturing, and logistics.
Power move
Flexible builder with strong mobile support and offline mode.
Pricing
Starts at $499/month. Business at $2,499/month. No free tier, it has custom pricing. All these prices are referred to by third-party review platforms.
With the pricing, it is expensive for small teams. And its main focus is on the ops-heavy industries.
14. Bubble - Visual Programming for Web Apps
Bubble is changing the way we think about web app development with visual programming. You can make apps by dragging and dropping the parts you need, so you do not have to write code.
The platform helps you build the logic, connect a database, and set up the look of your app.
You can use Bubble to make something simple or to build more interactive tools. It has hundreds and thousands os free and paid templates made for different use cases.
With features like designs that work on any screen and steps that run on their own, Bubble is a great choice for startups and businesses ready to take an idea from start to finish.
What you can build
Marketplaces, SaaS tools, dashboards, and booking systems
Best for
Startups and indie builders are launching web products.
Power move
Pixel-level control, full database, and logic flows without code.
Pricing
Free tier available. Paid plans from $29/month. Team plans at $119/month. And has enterprise-only custom plans too.
It can get slow with complex apps. Has limited mobile app support. And yes, the Workload-based pricing can be tricky to predict.
Conclusion
Low-code platforms are great for speed, spinning up internal tools, testing ideas, and cutting through backlog. But real products still run on real code.
And that’s where speed alone isn’t enough.
Shipping fast is good. Shipping fast without breaking things is better.
At CodeAnt, we’re not helping you build drag-and-drop apps. We’re helping you review, secure, and ship the code that actually powers your business.
If your team is writing production code — and you care about quality, security, and speed — we’ve built the AI code review stack that keeps pace.
Try CodeAnt free for 14 days. No credit card. Just faster reviews, fewer bugs, and clean, merge-ready code.
