18.4
Replit is a software creation platform where users can build applications with natural-language prompts and an AI agent.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best App Generation in 2026
App generation tools help you create software with visual builders, AI prompts, or both. This category covers services that can run on the web, Android, iOS, APIs, Windows, or a self-hosted setup. Compare Android support with the platforms you use, then check pricing, AI prompt generation, visual building, source-code export, backend inclusion, app limits, and team collaboration. Check licences when access to source…
28.2
Adalo is a visual no-code builder for database-driven apps, letting users create native iOS and Android apps and responsive web apps from one project.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
38.2
Base44 is an AI platform for creating apps, websites, agents, backends and games from plain-language descriptions.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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Thunkable
Thunkable is a platform for creating custom native mobile apps and websites without technical expertise.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.2From $18 a month - 5
8.1From $32 a month - 6
Budibase
Budibase lets teams build AI agents, web apps, and automations using their data, language models, and APIs.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted8.1From $19 a month - 7
FlutterFlow
FlutterFlow is a visual development platform for building customized apps.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.9From $39 a month - 8
Retool
Retool is a freemium platform for developers, business engineers, analysts, and operations teams to build applications and automations connected to a company’s own data.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.8From $10 a month - 9
Bolt.new
Bolt.new builds websites and web apps from natural-language prompts, then lets users refine projects by chatting with AI.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.6From $25 a month - 10
Draftbit
Draftbit is a browser-based builder for mobile apps, web apps, and websites.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.6From $12 a month - 11
Caspio
Caspio is an AI platform for creating custom business applications such as databases, portals, dashboards, and workflow tools.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.5From $500 a year - 12
Glide
Glide is a web platform for creating internal business apps, with GlideOS offered as a separate AI software development product and pricing structure from Glide Classic.
Free planWeb7.4From $25 a month - 13
Quickbase
Quickbase is a low-code platform for building data-driven business applications and workflows for complex projects and processes.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.4From $35 a month - 14
Salesforce Sales Cloud
Salesforce Sales Cloud is a CRM for managing sales activity through a browser extension and mobile app.
Free planExtension7.4From $25 a month - 15
Claris FileMaker
Claris FileMaker is a low-code platform for building custom business apps around an organization’s needs.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.3 - 16
Appsmith
Appsmith is an open-source low-code platform for building custom internal applications.
Free planWebSelf-hosted7.0From $15 a month - 17
7.0From $22 a month - 18
BuildFire
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.0From $165 a month - 19
Kissflow
Kissflow is enterprise workflow management software for building, automating and governing processes across departments.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.0 - 20
Microsoft Power Automate
WebWindows6.9From $15 a month - 21
6.8From $19 a month - 22
WeWeb
WeWeb is a web app builder for creating applications published to the web, with mobile publishing available.
Free planWeb6.8From $13 a month - 23
Zoho Creator
Free planAndroidiOSWeb6.8Free plan - 24
GoodBarber
AndroidiOSWeb6.6From €36 a month - 25
Betty Blocks
AndroidiOSWeb6.5From €1,500 a month
Choosing well
Check Android and other platforms
Confirm that the service supports Android if you need to build or manage an app from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone. Platform options in this category include web, Android, iOS, API, Windows and self-hosted deployments.
A web app may suit browser work, while an API or self-hosted option can fit a custom backend setup.
Compare free plans and trials
A free plan can let you evaluate a builder before paying. Check what the plan includes, then compare the listed paid starting price.
A free trial gives time-limited access instead of ongoing free use. BuildFire lists a 30-day trial, while Budibase lists a 14-day trial.
Match the build method
AI prompt generation can help turn a written idea into an app structure. A visual app builder gives you a graphical way to assemble screens and workflows.
Check whether the tool includes a backend, how it handles app limits, and whether its supported platforms match your release plans.
Check export and collaboration
Source-code export matters if you need to read, change or move the code. Review the export terms and licence before committing to a tool.
For group projects, compare team-collaboration features and access controls alongside the app limit and backend options.
Questions people ask
Can I use an app-generation tool on Android?
Android is a listed platform for tools in this category, but support differs by product. Check the individual tool's platform details before choosing.
Do these tools offer free plans?
Free plans are offered by tools in this category. Check the plan's limits and included features before relying on it for a project.
Is a free trial the same as a free plan?
No. A free trial lasts for a set period, while a free plan is ongoing under its stated limits. Review the terms for the tool you are considering.
Can I export source code?
Source-code export is a comparison field for this category. Check the individual product's export support and licence if code ownership or portability matters.
Which platforms can these tools target?
Platforms represented in this category include web, Android, iOS, API, Windows and self-hosted setups. Confirm the exact options for your chosen tool.