The 9 best no-code tools

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No-code tools are a beacon of hope in today's over-saturated market for software that greatly surpasses the supply of its programmers. Today, there are more great web design and coding tools than ever before to help even non-tech-savvy professionals create the mockups, frameworks, and testing solutions they need.

But with so many web design tools out there, it can be difficult to pinpoint the no-code tool that's best for your needs. To that end, let's look at the top no-code tools in 2021, including what makes them so great, and which type of creative professional they're aimed at.

ProtoPie promises a permanent goodbye to manual prototyping with its unique conceptual "object-trigger-response" model. The ProtoPie web design tool focuses on creatives who need to preserve their design vision and quickly share and access their team's interactions with libraries. Its highlight feature is its ability to control sensors of smart devices in your prototype (tilt, sound, compass, etc.).

It’s worth noting that SaaS is the most popular licensing and delivery software model today. As Barbara Ericson of Cloud Defense notes, "Software-as-a-Service is so prevalent that it’s the default for cornerstone software offerings like Microsoft Office. Many people and companies are turning to SaaS since it allows individuals and companies to acquire software more quickly, to benefit from patches more consistently, and to benefit from additional security measures that prevent the software from being altered or negatively affected."

Betty Blocks enables users to create complex applications without any code and drastically reduces their product’s time-to-market with drag-and-drop features, visual modeling options for data management, and robust reusability that makes sense for creatives who need to more heavily empower their development teams. Betty Blocks doesn't advertise its pricing plans and requires that users sign up for a free product demonstration to get a product quote.

Typeform is a no-code platform for marketing gurus who need to create simple-to-use forms and surveys for multiple users. Typeform offers a free plan for users to get started which allows for the creation of ten-question forms that support up to one-hundred responses per month. This is perfect for creatives who value the ability to test aspects of their code such as their user experience and user interface.

Zapier taps into marketing automation for small businesses to realise huge savings in time, energy, and money with over 2,000 applications ready to be chained up for your best interests. This no-code platform boasts a lightning-fast setup process to boot, which makes it all the more attractive to users who need a turnkey solution for their no-code needs. Zapier is free to download for anyone who needs to automate up to 100 hundred tasks per month.

Offering pre-built templates for one-page sites, Carrd makes it easy for anybody to create either their own site from scratch or one that uses a simple template. Best of all, Carrd supports site templates that are responsive on multiple devices to ensure your site looks just as good on a mobile phone as it does on a desktop computer. The no-code tool is free-to-use for users who are interested in creating up to three websites using Carrd's core features. For access to custom domains, forms and widgets, users need to sign up for the 'Go Pro' plan at just $19 per year.

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The 9 best no-code tools

01. Wix

02. ProtoPie

03. BudiBase

04. Betty Blocks

05. Startup 4

06. Typeform

07. Zapier

08. IFTTT (If This Then That)

09. Carrd

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