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Ask HN: FOSS low-code/no-code platforms?

10 pointsby sandwichbopover 3 years ago
I know visual scripting is an old idea, but I&#x27;ve noticed an uptick in people adopting low-code&#x2F;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&#x27;s plenty of more. They&#x27;re far from perfect, but they don&#x27;t feel like a fad this time.<p>Most of these low-code&#x2F;no-code platforms are proprietary and often expensive; I want to contribute to alternatives. What FOSS low-code&#x2F;no-code platforms exist, and which have the most potential?<p>[1] https:&#x2F;&#x2F;bubble.io [2] https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.outsystems.com&#x2F;p&#x2F;modern-development&#x2F; [3] https:&#x2F;&#x2F;powerapps.microsoft.com&#x2F;en-us&#x2F;

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rnaviover 3 years ago
NocoDB is a free &amp; open source Airtable alternative &amp; has received 2 Million+ times within 15 weeks.<p>Github: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;nocodb&#x2F;nocodb" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;nocodb&#x2F;nocodb</a><p>It simply works by transforming any existing databases into smart spreadsheet.<p>We support Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server &amp; SQLite.<p>You can create business workflows by connecting to Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord, Twilio, Whatsapp, Email &amp; any 3rd party APIs too. Plus NocoDB provides programmatic access via REST&#x2F;GQL APIs so that you can build integrations with Zapier &#x2F; Integromat and custom applications too.<p>Full disclaimer : Founder here
tobinharrisover 3 years ago
I&#x27;ve been curating a list of open source no-code tools. I&#x27;m sure I&#x27;ve missed a few but here they are.<p>It includes the ones mentioned here - AppSmith, ToolJet, BudiBase and SaltCorn. I&#x27;ll add NodeRed even though it&#x27;s a bit more hardware&#x2F;IoT oriented.<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;pocketworks.co.uk&#x2F;blog&#x2F;open-source-no-code-tools" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;pocketworks.co.uk&#x2F;blog&#x2F;open-source-no-code-tools</a>
kinj28over 3 years ago
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
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satvikpendemover 3 years ago
There&#x27;s this one I read about a little while ago: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;news.ycombinator.com&#x2F;item?id=27421408" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;news.ycombinator.com&#x2F;item?id=27421408</a>
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Irongirl1over 3 years ago
<a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.budibase.com" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.budibase.com</a>
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quickthrower2over 3 years ago
<a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;nodered.org&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;nodered.org&#x2F;</a>
solmagover 3 years ago
ray-traced code &#x2F;when&#x2F;, the world demands 4 dimensional code
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