No code tools vs coding for developers.
Feb 21, 2025
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This is my first blog post, so I'll keep it short and to the point.
I've tried many no-code tools like Make, Airtable, Lovable, and others. As a developer, I was a bit skeptical at first but decided to give them a try anyway.
My experience wasn't great. I always felt like everything was hidden behind a paywall, and these tools weren’t really designed to scale. When coding, you have full control over every aspect—you can build for various purposes: quick iterations, MVPs, web apps, etc. You also need to think carefully beforehand about which approach to take.
Additionally, since most of these no-code products target the "general" population, they often come with hefty price tags for what they actually deliver.
That said, there are some fantastic "low-code" tools out there, like Framer for building websites. Right now, if a client wants to create landing pages, there’s little reason to code them from scratch when I can build them much faster in Framer. Still, Framer does have some quirks—its pricing model can be odd, and its CMS integration isn’t perfect—but it remains my go-to option for creating websites that require little to no complex logic.
My favorite low-code tools:
To summarize my short article: If you're a developer, you’ll likely find no-code tools frustrating due to their limitations. However, if you want to iterate quickly, experimenting with no-code tools could be worthwhile.
