Low-Code Development Platforms

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Quickbase

Quickbase helps users tackle any project, no matter how complex. Quickbase helps customers see, connect and control complex projects. Whether it’s raising a skyscraper or coordinating vaccine rollouts, the no-code software platform allows business users to custom fit solutions to…

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Zoho Creator

Zoho Creator is a low-code application development platform for building enterprise-class applications that run on mobile, tablet, and web. It is designed to allow users to create custom forms, configure workflows, build pages, and deploy apps quickly.

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ServiceNow Now Platform

The ServiceNow Now Platform is a digital workflow building and extension tool for ServiceNow featuring a number of low-code / no code tools.

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Nintex Process Platform

Nintex offers a platform that helps companies discover, automate, and optimize business processes.

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Bonita Platform

Bonita is an open-source business process and workflow management platform created by the French National Institute for Research in Computer Science. It is available as a free community edition or as a commercial subscription product.

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Quickbase

Quickbase helps users tackle any project, no matter how complex. Quickbase helps customers see, connect and control complex projects. Whether it’s raising a skyscraper or coordinating vaccine rollouts, the no-code software platform allows business users to custom fit solutions to…

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Nintex Process Platform

Nintex offers a platform that helps companies discover, automate, and optimize business processes.

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Airtable

Airtable is a project management and collaboration platform designed to enable content pipelines, product management, events planning, user research, and more. It combines spreadsheet,database, calendar, and kanban functionality within one platform.

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UiPath Automation Platform

UiPath's hyperautomation platform combines a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solution with capabilities to enable organizations to scale digital business operations at speed, automating millions of repetitive, mind-numbing tasks for businesses and government organizations all over…

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Appian

Appian is a low-code development and business process management platform. It features drag-and-drop design for app building, automated work processes, unified data management, and cloud-based deployment.

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Jotform

Jotform Enterprise is a digital workspace productivity tool that provides a platform for organizations. The aim of Jotform Enterprise is to give companies an easy-to-navigate tool that makes reaching out to customers, collaborating with coworkers, and collecting e-signatures and…

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OutSystems

The OutSystems Platform is a Platform-as-a-Service solution for rapid delivery of responsive web and mobile applications. It includes functionalities required to develop, deploy, manage and change web and mobile applications. It is targeted at the delivery of enterprise applications…

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Pega Platform

Pega Platform is a combined business process management and robotic process automation (RPA) platform with advanced workforce analytics from Pegasystems.

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Mendix

Mendix is a low code platform-as-a-service offering with mobile and social extensions. Mendix was acquired by Siemens August 2018.

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AppSheet

Acquired by Google in Spring 2020, AppSheet is an intelligent, no-code app platform for everyone. Users can create apps to transform the workplace. Common use cases include field service, transportation, customer surveys, incident reports, field data capture, compliance reports,…

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Creatio

Creatio is a provider of a platform to automate industry workflows and CRM with no-code and maximum degree of freedom. The Creatio offering includes a no-code platform (Studio Creatio), CRM applications (Marketing, Sales, and Service), industry workflows for 20 verticals and marketplace…

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Bonita Platform

Bonita is an open-source business process and workflow management platform created by the French National Institute for Research in Computer Science. It is available as a free community edition or as a commercial subscription product.

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Kintone

Kintone is a customizable digital workplace platform that lets the user manage data, tasks, and communication in one central place. Over 23,000 customers use Kintone’s no-code platform with more than 1.5 million database and workflow applications custom built for their businesses.…

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Claris FileMaker

Claris' FileMaker is presented as a Workplace Innovation Platform, and is used to create a custom app. Manual processes can be automated with Claris FileMaker Pro, and apps can be created to manage contacts, track inventory, organize projects, etc.

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Oracle APEX

Oracle APEX (or Oracle Application Express) is an online low-code application builder that allows users to develop a database-drive application, customize the application's UI, and then give their users access to the application via URL. Oracle APEX includes a suite of pre-built…

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Salesforce Lightning Platform

Salesforce Platform is designed for building and deploying scalable cloud applications with managed hardware provisioning and app stacks. It provides out-of-the-box tools and services to automate business processes, integrate with external apps, and provide responsive layouts and…

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SAP Build

SAP Build is a low-code app development and automation suite used to visually create apps, automate end-to-end processes, and design business sites with drag-and-drop simplicity. The solution includes a library with more than 300+ prebuilt business content and connectors for SAP…

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Quixy

Enterprises can use Quixy's cloud-based no-code platform to enable their business users (citizen developers) to automate workflows and build simple to complex enterprise-grade applications for their custom needs, according to the vendor up to ten times faster. Quixy helps eliminate…

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ServiceNow Now Platform

The ServiceNow Now Platform is a digital workflow building and extension tool for ServiceNow featuring a number of low-code / no code tools.

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Jitterbit

Jitterbit is a cloud integration technology for cloud, social or mobile apps. It provides accessibility for non-technical users, including easily creating API’s and data transformation scripts within the integrations.

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Zoho Creator

Zoho Creator is a low-code application development platform for building enterprise-class applications that run on mobile, tablet, and web. It is designed to allow users to create custom forms, configure workflows, build pages, and deploy apps quickly.

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Power Apps

PowerApps is a low code / rapid application development product from Microsoft that allows users to quickly build apps.

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Kissflow

KiSSFLOW is a cloud-based business process management and workflow management software designed to enable users to create an unlimited number of automated business applications with a through a simple user interface.

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SAP Extension Suite (discontinued)

The SAP Extension Suite (formerly part of the SAP Cloud Platform) is a legacy solution that enabled businesses to rapidly build and enhance applications, processes and experiences, with the goal of driving agility and flexibility, while extending the value of applications. The…

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TeamDesk

TeamDesk is a low-code development platform for online database creation. Business owners or managers can build a unique web database solution without any programming to facilitate working with data, organize routine work and create an accessible data source for teams.

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What is Low-Code Development?

Low-code development platforms (or rapid-application development platforms) provide ‘citizen developers’ with tools to build simple process applications with little oversight. These tools simplify the application building process, and are frequently used for simple process applications.

The tools give businesses the ability to create simple apps without much technical know-how. The goal is to inject agility into what can be a complex and lengthy application development process.

These platforms are usually drag-and-drop environments. Components are connected like Legos allowing for a high degree of trial and error. Low code platforms are a reaction to traditional application development that are based on detailed system requirements and hand coding.

A prominent feature of low-code platforms is Workflow automation. Workflow automation enhances productivity by automating repetitive tasks and freeing up employees to focus on more value-added activities. Secondly, it improves efficiency by streamlining and standardizing processes, reducing manual effort and the potential for human error. Thirdly, it promotes collaboration by automating the flow of information, tasks, and approvals across departments or individuals. Lastly, it enables data-driven decision-making by providing real-time insights and analytics on automated processes.

Different low-code development tools implement workflow automation functionality in various ways. Some tools provide a visual business process editor, allowing users to create data processing schemes using simple visual blocks. This enables the creation of workflows with varying levels of complexity. Other tools offer pre-defined triggers and actions, allowing users to create automated workflows without the need for coding or technical expertise. Additionally, some tools integrate with third-party applications and systems, facilitating the automation of tasks and processes across multiple platforms.

Authentication and Authorization Management is another prevalent feature in low-code development tools. It ensures the security of user accounts and sensitive data by implementing secure authentication methods and fine-grained role-based access control. Different low-code development tools implement this feature in various ways, providing businesses with specific benefits.For example, some platforms offer comprehensive security solutions at both the application and code level. They provide standard safeguard methods such as authentication and authorization, SSL encryption, user onboarding, and integration with popular identity management systems like LDAP, Active Directory, SSO, and OAuth.

Others offer a unified module for managing authentication and authorization. This module allows businesses to configure identity providers, support various forms of authentication (e.g., biometric, multi-factor, social media), and integrate with third-party authentication providers using protocols like OAuth and SAML. Some low-code development platforms provide customizable security settings, such as password policies and expiration rules. They also offer features like two-factor authentication and support for external identity providers, enhancing the security of applications while providing a seamless user experience.

They still require some amount of technical skill, but low code tools can be easily learned. They are best for junior programmers or non-coders with some technical acumen. Low-code development platforms are popular and widely adopted in the software development industry due to their ability to facilitate faster development, cost savings, flexibility, customization, collaboration, and agile development. These platforms offer a range of features and functionalities that cater to the needs of businesses, making them a valuable tool in today's software development landscape.

Low-Code Platforms Features & Capabilities

  • Drag-and-drop design and development
  • Integration with other apps
  • Visual modeling
  • User management and team roles
  • Built-in workflow
  • Security
  • Reporting and monitoring

Pricing Information

Low code software is typically priced per user per month, in a subscription model.

The software can start as low as $25/mo. per user. Many tools offer under $100/mo. subscription levels. Enterprise level low-code software runs over $5,000/mo. Free trials are often available.

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