Technology is evolving rapidly. A new tool or features can quickly replace multiple existing ones. When it comes to creating "no-code" solutions on the web, whether it’s an application or a website, here are, in my opinion, the top 3 tools to closely watch as we approach the end of 2022 and especially 2023.
Platforms, showcase sites, web applications: my top three!
1. Webflow
Increasingly well-known, the Webfwlow CMS is establishing itself as the new standard for developing no-code platforms and websites. And rightfully so!
- A visual interface that makes development akin to playing a video game 🎮,
- Absolutely no design limits—it's the Photoshop of web creation!
- Fast websites (AWS hosting & clean semantic code),
- 360° control over SEO,
- A supportive community,
- The ability to collaborate with multiple people simultaneously on the same project,
Plus, new features are released every quarter. Some recent examples include: Membership and Logic.
Learn more about Webflow by watching this video
2. Wized
Wized, recently acquired by Finsweet, is a no-code tool designed exclusively for integration with Webflow. Wized makes the creation of no-code web applications possible on Webflow. It’s much more than just an alternative to Bubble, as you gain the advantages of Bubble while benefiting from the quality and performance of a Webflow site! Wow!
With its acquisition by Finsweet, Wized's development is expected to accelerate. The team now has new human and financial resources. We're looking forward to seeing the results!
P.S.: At the State Of Flow event, I attended several demonstrations of application creation using a Webflow front-end and Wized. I can assure you that the results are excellent!!! Stay tuned 🍿
3. Xano
“Xano provides you with a scalable server, a flexible database, and a No-Code API builder that can transform, filter, and integrate data from anywhere.”
Xano is a so-called back-end tool. In the no-code tools category, it can be compared to Airtable. (You can even import your Airtable database into Xano in just a few clicks).
Xano allows you to create the business logic behind your user interface. This logic is essential for building a web application, for instance.
Conclusion
You've just discovered the three no-code tools that we recommend keeping a close eye on in the coming months. The idea is simple: by harnessing the synergies of these three tools, it will be possible to;
- Create stunning user interfaces and front-end without code thanks to Webflow
- Build a web application (web app) using Wized
- Connect everything to business logic with your back-end on Xano
In summary: User Interface (Webflow) → Trigger Actions (Wized) → Data Exchange (Xano)
You now understand. By combining the functionalities of these three tools, no-code web development is opening new doors, and the coming months/years are going to be 🔥🚀
