Ask HN: Important parameters for evaluating low-code app development tools?
With many no-code /low-code tools out in market. (Tools like @Appsmith, @Retool, @DronaHQ, @jetadmin @bubble etc ) I am building an evaluation tool which will help user to evaluate the platform and identify the right one for his/her needs. I have broken down the parameters according to following categories (And given weightage to each categories & parameter within)
- Basic
- Frontend Development
- Actionflows/ Event handlers
- Branding
- Developer Productivity & Tooling
- BPM Workflows
- Automation Capabilities
- Built-in Database
- Integration Capabilities
- Deployment
- Sharing
- User Management
- Security
- Support + Community
- App Lifecycle Support
- Analytics
- Pricing Flexibility
How do you evaluate the platforms/tools? Which parameters are of most importance to you? Any thoughts or other evaluation tools that you would like me to refer to?
P.S. Once built I will share the tool with the community here.
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Does it do what I need?
What’s pricing like or it’s structure?
When is it not worth it? - What do I earn from this? How much can I spend per client? How much would it be to hire someone to build a custom solution?
- Who is going to be the end user? Sales, CS, operations - non-technical people, who may need your help with it later? - Are you planning to scale or stay small?
Btw, there is also @ForestAdmin.
So cost and scaling might be important within each category.