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Adalo alternatives
Adalo compared with 6 alternatives: Bubble, Glide, Thunkable, Softr, Lovable and 1 more.
Adalo has a free plan. Paid plans start at $36 per month, billed annually; $45 billed monthly (Starter). 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdaloThis tool | Free plan · from $36/mo | Yes | Web |
| Bubble | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
| Glide | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Thunkable | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Softr | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Lovable | Free plan · from $21/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Dreamflow | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web |
How each one differs from Adalo
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Bubble
No-code visual builder for web and native mobile apps, with AI
- Bubble starts at $29 per month, billed annually (Starter, web only); $32 billed monthly. Adalo starts at $36 per month, billed annually; $45 billed monthly (Starter).
- Adalo also covers databases.
Suits: Founders building a full web app or marketplace without writing code
- Free trial · from $25/mo
Glide
AI builder that turns spreadsheets into internal business apps
- Glide starts at $25 per month (Basic). Adalo starts at $36 per month, billed annually; $45 billed monthly (Starter).
- Adalo has a free plan. Glide does not, though it has a free trial.
- Glide also covers workflow automation and AI agents.
- Adalo also covers databases.
Suits: Operations teams whose processes currently live in spreadsheets
- Free plan · from $18/mo
Thunkable
AI builder for native iOS and Android apps, built by chatting
- Thunkable starts at $18 per month, billed yearly; $19 billed monthly (Accelerator). Adalo starts at $36 per month, billed annually; $45 billed monthly (Starter).
- Only Thunkable lists iOS and Android apps.
- Adalo also covers databases.
Suits: Non-developers who want a native app in the App Store and Google Play
- Free plan · from $19/mo
Softr
No-code builder for client portals and internal tools, with AI
- Softr starts at $19 per month, billed yearly; $25 billed monthly (Basic). Adalo starts at $36 per month, billed annually; $45 billed monthly (Starter).
- Softr also covers workflow automation and forms.
Suits: Client portals and internal tools built on Airtable, Google Sheets or a CRM
- Free plan · from $21/mo
Lovable
Chat-based AI builder for full-stack web apps and websites
- Lovable starts at $21 per month, billed annually ($250 a year); $25 billed monthly. Adalo starts at $36 per month, billed annually; $45 billed monthly (Starter).
- Only Lovable lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Adalo also covers databases.
Suits: Founders and product teams turning an idea into a working web app
- Free trial · from $20/mo
Dreamflow
AI and visual builder for Flutter mobile and web apps
- Dreamflow starts at $20 per month (Hobby). Adalo starts at $36 per month, billed annually; $45 billed monthly (Starter).
- Adalo has a free plan. Dreamflow does not, though it has a free trial.
- Dreamflow also covers AI agents.
- Adalo also covers databases.
Suits: Building one Flutter codebase for iOS, Android and the web
Limits worth knowing in Adalo
- The Free plan lists 0 published apps and 500 records per app; custom domains and app store publishing start on Starter.
- Plans cap published apps and editors: Starter allows 1 app and 1 editor, Professional 2 apps and 5 editors.
- Custom actions, external collections, push notifications and geolocation need Professional or above.
- Publishing to the app stores also needs an Apple Developer account ($99 a year) and a Google Play account ($25 one-time).
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Adalo?
The alternatives to Adalo in this directory are Bubble, Glide, Thunkable, Softr, Lovable and Dreamflow. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Adalo.
Is there a free alternative to Adalo?
Yes. Bubble, Thunkable, Softr and Lovable have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Adalo alternatives work on Windows?
The Adalo listing does not include a Windows app. Lovable lists one.
Which Adalo alternatives work on macOS?
The Adalo listing does not include a macOS app. Lovable lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.