Adalo
No-code development platforms
Application development software
Rapid application development (RAD) software
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What is Adalo
Adalo is a no-code platform for building and publishing web and mobile applications using a visual builder and prebuilt components. It targets non-developers, startups, and small teams that need to prototype or deliver internal tools and simple customer-facing apps without writing code. The product combines UI design, basic database functionality, and integrations to external services, with options to publish as a web app or to app stores. It is commonly used for MVPs, directories/marketplaces, and lightweight workflow apps.
Fast visual app prototyping
Adalo provides a drag-and-drop interface for screens, navigation, and common UI components, which speeds up early prototyping. Teams can iterate on layouts and flows without setting up a traditional development environment. This is useful for validating requirements and demonstrating working prototypes to stakeholders. The learning curve is generally lower than code-first RAD approaches.
Built-in data and actions
Adalo includes an internal database and supports creating collections, relationships, and basic CRUD operations tied to UI components. It also supports actions such as form submissions, authentication flows, and conditional visibility, enabling functional apps without separate backend development. For many simple apps, this reduces the need for additional infrastructure. It can also connect to external data sources via integrations when needed.
Web and mobile publishing
Adalo supports publishing to the web and packaging apps for mobile distribution, which helps teams deliver to multiple channels from one build process. This is practical for MVPs that need both a browser experience and a mobile app presence. The platform’s component model helps keep UI behavior consistent across screens. It can shorten time-to-release compared with building separate native and web apps.
Limited for complex logic
Adalo’s visual logic and data modeling can become restrictive for advanced business rules, complex workflows, or highly customized interactions. As requirements grow, teams may need workarounds or external services to implement logic that would be straightforward in code. This can increase maintenance complexity and reduce transparency for non-technical users. It may be less suitable for enterprise-grade process automation scenarios.
Performance and scale constraints
Apps built on general-purpose no-code runtimes can face performance limitations as data volume, concurrent users, or UI complexity increases. Teams may need to optimize screens, reduce heavy queries, or move data operations to external backends. These constraints can affect suitability for high-traffic consumer apps. Capacity and performance characteristics depend on plan limits and architecture choices.
Portability and vendor dependence
Adalo apps rely on the platform’s runtime and component system, which can make migration to another stack non-trivial. Exporting a complete, maintainable codebase is typically not the primary operating model for no-code platforms. This can create longer-term dependency on Adalo for hosting, publishing, and ongoing changes. Organizations with strict governance or long lifecycle requirements may need to assess lock-in risk.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 per month | 200 Records per app (billed monthly view) / 500 Records per app (billed annually view); Unlimited Test Apps; 1 App Editor; Database + Collections; Unlimited Screens. |
| Starter | $45 per month (monthly) / $36 per month (annual, billed annually) | 1 Published App; Unlimited App Actions; 1 App Editor; Custom Fonts; Custom Domain; Publish to Web; Publish to App Stores. |
| Professional | $65 per month (monthly) / $52 per month (annual, billed annually) | 2 Published Apps; Unlimited App Actions; 5 App Editors; Custom Integrations; Design Versions; Geolocation. |
| Team | $200 per month (monthly) / $160 per month (annual, billed annually) | 5 Published Apps; Unlimited App Actions; 10 App Editors; Priority Support; Xano Integration; Collections API. |
| Business | $250 per month (monthly) / $200 per month (annual, billed annually) | 10 Published Apps; Unlimited App Actions; Unlimited App Editors; Special Add-On Pricing; contact sales for enterprise needs. |
Seller details
Adalo, Inc.
St. Louis, MO, USA
2018
Private
https://www.adalo.com/
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