Joget is an open-source, AI-powered low-code platform for building, automating, and deploying enterprise applications.
Best Low-Code Development Platforms in 2026
Joget leads this chart of 56 (8.8/10, free plan). Anvil is next (8.5/10, free plan), and ToolJet is the next highest-placed with a free plan (8.3/10). Low-code development platforms help you build apps and workflows with less hand-written code; compare Android app support and how much pro-code work you can add. Check whether a platform runs on Android, web, iOS, Windows or in a self-hosted setup, then compare its automation, connectors, deployment options and role permissions.
Anvil lets developers write client- and server-side Python and design interfaces with drag-and-drop tools.
ToolJet is a platform for building internal tools and business applications, including screens, data queries, application logic and permissions.
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Windmill
Windmill combines a workflow engine with tools for endpoints and user interfaces.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted8.3From $120 a month - 5

GeneXus
GeneXus is a low-code platform that uses a Knowledge Base to create and evolve mission-critical software.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.2From $99 a year - 6

Budibase
Budibase is open-source software for creating web apps, with no mobile publishing.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted8.1From $19 a month - 7
Omnis Studio
Omnis Studio is a development environment and integrated application server for building desktop, web and mobile applications from one codebase.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.1From $9.38 a month - 8

FlutterFlow
FlutterFlow is a visual development platform for building customized apps.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.9From $39 a month - 9

Mendix
Mendix is a low-code platform for building, running, and orchestrating apps and agents for a hybrid workforce.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.8From $1,090 a month - 10
7.8From $10 a month - 11

Oracle APEX
Oracle APEX is a platform available for building web applications.
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted7.7From $122 a month - 12
7.6From $39 a month - 13
Alpha Anywhere
Alpha Anywhere is a rapid application development platform for building and deploying business apps across mobile, desktop, and web.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.6From $999 a year - 14

Draftbit
Draftbit builds Android and iOS apps from one project, with web app and website options.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.6From $12 a month - 15

Caspio
Caspio is an AI platform for creating custom business applications such as databases, portals, dashboards, and workflow tools.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.5From $500 a year - 16

Convertigo
Convertigo provides enterprise app development with open-source tools spanning no-code and low-code.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.4From €15 a month - 17

Creatio CRM
Creatio CRM includes marketing automation and is available on web, mobile, and self-hosted deployments.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.4 - 18

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 - 19
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 - 20

Claris FileMaker
Claris FileMaker helps organizations make business apps to fit their needs.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.3 - 21
MaxBlox
MaxBlox provides front- and back-end tools for apps, workflows and business rules tied to data or APIs.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.3From $99 a month - 22
Protogrid
Protogrid creates business database apps that save data offline and sync when connected.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.3From $100 a month - 23

DronaHQ
DronaHQ is a paid app development platform for web and mobile, with self-hosted availability.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.2 - 24
Lianja Studio (formerly Lianja App Builder)
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.2From $995 a year - 25

UI Bakery
UI Bakery is a platform available on the web, Windows and Linux.
Free planWebLinuxSelf-hostedWindows7.2Free plan
Choosing well
Does it have an Android app?
Check Android availability and what the app lets you do before choosing a platform. Android is one of the compared platforms, but availability does not tell you whether the app supports building, managing or just accessing projects.
Can I add or edit code?
Compare pro-code support if you expect to add custom code or work beyond visual builders. Low-code does not mean the same level of code access across platforms.
Can it automate workflows?
Look at workflow automation alongside data connectors. The right fit depends on the processes you need to connect and automate.
Where can I deploy it?
Compare deployment options with the platforms you need, such as web, Android, iOS, Windows or self-hosted. API availability may also matter for how your app connects to other software.
Can I start with a free plan?
Check whether a platform has a free plan, a free trial, or both, and read the paid plan terms before committing. For example, GeneXus and Anvil list free plans; FlutterFlow lists a free plan and paid plans from $39 per user per month.
Does it support roles and permissions?
Compare role permissions if people need different levels of access. This is one of the points used to compare the platforms, so check the details against how your team works.
Questions people ask
What should I look for in a low-code platform?
Compare pro-code support, workflow automation, data connectors, deployment options and role permissions. Check Android availability if you want to use it from an Android device.
Do low-code development platforms have Android apps?
Android app support is one of the compared features. Check what an individual platform's Android app can do; platform availability alone does not describe its capabilities.
Can I use low-code platforms without paying?
Some platforms list a free plan, and some offer a free trial. Check the specific plan terms: GeneXus and Anvil list free plans, while Joget lists a free plan and a 14-day trial.
Which platforms work on Windows or self-hosted setups?
Windows and self-hosted are among the compared platform options. Check an individual tool's supported deployment options before choosing.
Can I build with code on a low-code platform?
Pro-code support is one of the comparison points. Check each platform to see whether its code options fit the work you plan to do.


