How to Choose the Best Low code App Development Platform

A couple of days back, we covered a blog on low-code app development in which we described how the trend is reforming the mobile app industry.

All thanks to low-code app development, it has become possible to create apps faster as minimum coding part is allowed. This has also resulted in the reduction of app development costs by a significant scale and an increase in productivity.

Maybe, this is the reason most app developers are expressing interest in the use of Low-code app development.

But we have already covered all this in our previous blog post, didn’t we?

The only question that remained unanswered is:

How to choose the best low-code development platform for building your app?

Don’t worry! You’ll get your answer in this blog. We have some tried and tested tips that will help you in choosing the low-code app development platform that suits both your budget and your expectations. These tips are being tried by many app development companies in Oman, UK, US, and all over the world – who have always achieved promising results. Hopefully, they’ll also help you out.

So, have a glance:

1. Be clear on the purpose of the low-codeThere are countless low-code development platforms online and each has a specific purpose. While some focus on serving broader application goals, some focus on solving a particular problem.

Amidst this, how will you decide if the platform you’re choosing meets your requirements or not?

Well, you can’t – unless you’re clear on why you’re using the low-code on your app.

So, decide what you want from the low-code in your app first.

2. Choose the platform that developers find easy to useThere’s no use of choosing a platform that your development team doesn’t know how to work on. If you do so, they’ll have to spend some time learning it, which will further require more time, resources, and productivity will be affected.

That’s why it’s recommended to choose the platform on which your developers are working for a long time. This way, they’ll have a clear idea of its functionality and they will be able to work on it swiftly.

3. Choose a platform that offers flexibilityEvery app differs as per the needs of a business and its clients. Given this, you’ll need a platform that’s open, flexible, and scalable.All possible programming languages should be supported and your platform should be adjustable enough to scale up or scale down as per user needs.Built-in services for testing, analysis, and deployment are also necessary.

4. Go for a platform that offers cross-platform supportThe demand for cross-platform apps is at peak these days. Clients are looking for developers who can create an app for multiple platforms at the same time.

That’s why companies are looking for low-code development platforms that offer cross-platform support. You should also start following the same approach.

Also, make sure that your platform supports all required integrations.

Hopefully, these tips will give you a better insight and will help you choose the low-code app development platform that justifies both your time and your efforts.

In case you want to spare yourself from a little hard work:

We have prepared a list of the best low-code app development platforms. Check it out:

• Appian
• Microsoft PowerApps
• Mendix
• OutSystems
• Google App Maker
• Quick Base
• TrackVia
• Zoho Creator
• Salesforce App Cloud
• Nintex Workflow Cloud

What’s next?

Click the link, learn about the platforms in details, and choose the one that you find the most suitable. Also, don’t forget to mention your choice in the comments section. We’re excited to hear from you.