Frontly
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Frontly is a no-code app builder headquartered in British Columbia, Canada, with servers hosted on AWS in the United States. Its stated goal is to be the easiest no-code app builder in the world while still offering sophisticated features for modern applications, including AI-powered apps. The platform targets businesses and non-technical teams who need to build internal tools, customer portals, dashboards, project management apps, and custom CRMs without writing code. Frontly V2, its current version, was rebuilt from the ground up with improved performance, more flexible workflows, and easier integration with external tools. The platform integrates with Google Sheets, Supabase, Airtable, and includes a native Frontly database for users who want a fully self-contained solution. It supports unlimited apps and unlimited end users on all plans, including the free tier. With over 1,850 community members on Discord and a Product Hunt presence, the platform has built a user base across solopreneurs, agencies, and small businesses looking to build client-facing and internal-facing applications quickly.
How It Works
Users start by describing their app idea in plain language. Frontly's AI generation feature interprets the description and scaffolds a working app, including pages, layouts, and data connections. Users can then edit every element using the no-code visual editor, which uses row and column layout blocks to arrange components. Data sources are connected by linking the app to Google Sheets, Supabase, Airtable, or Frontly's built-in database. Once connected, the platform reads and writes records through operations, which are counted each time the app views, creates, updates, or deletes a record. Users can import existing data structures and the AI will generate an appropriate app interface around them. Apps are shareable as client portals or internal tools, and paid plans support custom branding with a custom domain. The Professional plan also unlocks API access for deeper integrations. Apps scale to unlimited users on all plans.
Key Features
- ✓AI App Generator: describe your app in plain English and AI scaffolds pages, forms, and components instantly
- ✓Google Sheets Integration: turns a connected spreadsheet into a functional web application
- ✓Supabase and Airtable Support: connect to databases for more complex data structures
- ✓No-Code Drag-and-Drop Editor: build and customize app pages without writing any code
- ✓Role-Based Permissions: control what different users can see and edit within the app
- ✓Custom Domain and Branding: host apps on your own domain with your logo and brand colors
- ✓Client Login Portals: build external portals where clients log in to see their own data
- ✓Automation Triggers: connect to Zapier, Make, Pabbly, and Activepieces for workflow automation
- ✓Unlimited Apps and Users: all plans include unlimited app projects and user seats
- ✓20+ Templates: start from pre-built templates for CRM, dashboards, portals, and inventory
- ✓Custom HTTP Requests and Webhooks: connect to external APIs for advanced data flows
- ✓White-Label Options: remove Frontly branding for agency client deliverables
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need coding knowledge to use Frontly?
No. Frontly is designed for non-technical users. The AI generator builds the app structure from a plain-language prompt, and the drag-and-drop editor handles all customization. No HTML, CSS, or JavaScript knowledge is required.
What databases does Frontly connect to?
Frontly connects to Google Sheets, Supabase, and Airtable as data backends. Google Sheets is the most common starting point, as it transforms an existing spreadsheet into a web application immediately without database setup.
Can clients log in to see their own data?
Yes. Frontly supports role-based permissions and external user portals. You can set up client logins where each client sees only their own records, making it useful for client reporting portals and partner dashboards.
Does Frontly support automation?
Yes. Frontly triggers automations in Zapier, Make, Pabbly, and Activepieces when users interact with forms, buttons, or data. This connects Frontly apps to the rest of a business workflow without additional coding.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Frontly offers a free Starter plan with no credit card required. You can build unlimited apps and host unlimited users before deciding to upgrade. Paid plans start at $30 per month.
Pricing
Starter
Unlimited apps and users, 1,000 monthly operations, 250 AI credits, community support
Basic
Unlimited apps and users, 10,000 monthly operations, 1,000 AI credits, 1 custom branded app
Professional
Unlimited apps and users, 50,000 monthly operations, 5,000 AI credits, 3 custom branded apps, API access
Enterprise
Custom limits, personalized onboarding, priority support
