Pick Adalo when it matches your build. Skip it when it doesn't.
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- Free plan with unlimited apps, an Adalo domain and Adalo branding, with up to 50 rows of data
- $50/month - $200/month for custom domains, publishing to Apple and Google Stores, connecting to external data collections, custom actions, and additional data storage
Benefits
- Can build native apps that can be downloaded in app store
- Can also build desktop apps
- In-app purchases
- Can build just about any app experience
- Can connect to APIs
Drawbacks
- Higher learning curve
- Seems to be going through some growing pains. I’ve noticed published apps run a bit slower than I’d like.
What you can build
- MVP versions of mobile apps like Tinder and Zillow
- Desktop apps
- Apps with user accounts and complex logic
- Complex apps that require API connections
- Publish apps to the app store
What you can't build
- Desktop web apps (check out Bubble)
Recommendations and alternatives
Adalo is best for building mobile apps that require one of the following: being published in an app store, in-app purchases, or connection with APIs.
In most other cases, I'd suggest Glide as it's easier to use and runs faster for end-users.
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