Category · 13 tools · 4 comparisons
Low-code development platforms
Build custom business apps and internal tools with little or no code.
Our ranked shortlist: the best low-code development platforms →
At a glance
- Tools tracked
- 13
- Entry plans
- $5–$4,166.67/mo
- Typical entry plan
- $35/mo
- Free plan
- 7 of 13
- Cheapest paid
- Retool, $5/mo
- Best value score
- Appsmith, 9/10
Every tool we cover
API pricing →| Tool | Score | From | Top listed plan | Free plan | Trial | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AppsmithAppsmith | 7.9 | $15/mo | $2,500/mo | Yes | 15 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 PlasmicPlasmic | 7.5 | $39/mo | $399/mo | Yes | — | ReviewAlternatives |
 GadgetGadget | 7.0 | $35/mo | $350/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricing |
 Mendix PlatformMendix Platform | 7.0 | €918/mo | €2,295/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 RetoolRetool | 6.8 | $5/mo | $50/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 OutSystemsOutSystems | 6.8 | Free* | — | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 Claris FileMakerClaris FileMaker | 6.2 | $17.50/mo* | $45/mo | No | 14 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 PHPRunnerPHPRunner | 6.2 | Custom* | — | No | 21 days | Review |
 Nextworld PlatformNextworld Platform | 6.0 | $4,166.67/mo* | $12,500/mo | Yes | 30 days | Review |
 TrackViaTrackVia | 5.8 | $2,500/mo* | $2,500/mo | No | Yes | ReviewAlternatives |
 TeamDeskTeamDesk | 5.8 | $49/mo | $249/mo | No | 14 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 WaveMakerWaveMaker | 5.4 | Custom* | — | No | 30 days | ReviewAlternatives |
 Alpha AnywhereAlpha Anywhere | 5.2 | Custom* | — | No | — | Review |
* Lower confidence: the vendor's pricing page couldn't be read directly or didn't list every price, so the figure was compiled from other public sources and may be incomplete. Check the vendor's page before you buy.
Head-to-head
Highest scored
AppsmithAppsmith
Appsmith fits teams building data-connected internal apps that need JavaScript control and self-hosting.
PlasmicPlasmic
A visual builder for teams that want editable pages without leaving their codebase.
GadgetGadget
Gadget combines app development and hosting in one JavaScript platform, but ties your app to its runtime.
Low-code development platforms: quick answers
How much do low-code development platforms cost?
Paid plans for the 13 low-code development platforms we track start between $5 and $4,166.67 a month, and the typical entry plan is about $35 a month. 7 of them have a free plan. PHPRunner, WaveMaker and Alpha Anywhere don't publish a starting price. Prices are the vendors' own, checked Nov 10, 2026; most quote the per-month price when billed annually.
Which low-code development platform is the cheapest?
Which low-code development platforms have a free plan?
Appsmith, Plasmic, Gadget, Mendix Platform, Retool, OutSystems and Nextworld Platform have a free plan. Claris FileMaker, PHPRunner, TrackVia, TeamDesk and WaveMaker offer a free trial instead. Free plans are usually capped on usage, seats or features; each review lists the limits.
Which low-code development platform scores highest in our reviews?
Appsmith scores highest at 7.9/10. Appsmith fits teams building data-connected internal apps that need JavaScript control and self-hosting.