I know visual scripting is an old idea, but I've noticed an uptick in people adopting low-code/no-code solutions, allowing them to build entire websites, apps, and startups like never before. Quick Examples: Bubble.io[1], OutSystems[2], Microsoft Power Apps[3] that targets this sort of niche, but there's plenty of more. They're far from perfect, but they don't feel like a fad this time.<p>Most of these low-code/no-code platforms are proprietary and often expensive; I want to contribute to alternatives. What FOSS low-code/no-code platforms exist, and which have the most potential?<p>[1] https://bubble.io
[2] https://www.outsystems.com/p/modern-development/
[3] https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/
NocoDB is a free & open source Airtable alternative & has received 2 Million+ times within 15 weeks.<p>Github: <a href="https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb</a><p>It simply works by transforming any existing databases into smart spreadsheet.<p>We support Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server & SQLite.<p>You can create business workflows by connecting to Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord, Twilio, Whatsapp, Email & any 3rd party APIs too. Plus NocoDB provides programmatic access via REST/GQL APIs so that you can build integrations with Zapier / Integromat and custom applications too.<p>Full disclaimer : Founder here
I've been curating a list of open source no-code tools. I'm sure I've missed a few but here they are.<p>It includes the ones mentioned here - AppSmith, ToolJet, BudiBase and SaltCorn. I'll add NodeRed even though it's a bit more hardware/IoT oriented.<p><a href="https://pocketworks.co.uk/blog/open-source-no-code-tools" rel="nofollow">https://pocketworks.co.uk/blog/open-source-no-code-tools</a>
You may want to look at appsmith - they are FOSS
- will enable building frontend apps<p>Incase you happen to explore low code SaaS platforms then check out DronaHQ
- front end app dev platform
- built in DB
- automation
- BPM<p>Disclaimer- I am a part of DronaHQ
There's this one I read about a little while ago: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27421408" rel="nofollow">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27421408</a>