Stacker
No-code development platforms
Application development software
Rapid application development (RAD) software
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What is Stacker
Stacker is a no-code platform for building internal and customer-facing web apps on top of existing data sources. It is commonly used by operations, customer success, and IT teams to create portals, dashboards, and workflow tools without building a custom front end from scratch. The product emphasizes role-based access, page layouts, and reusable components while connecting to third-party databases and SaaS systems. It is typically deployed as a web application layer that sits above systems of record rather than replacing them.
Data-source driven app layer
Stacker is designed to sit on top of existing data sources and expose them through a structured app UI. This approach fits teams that already store data in spreadsheets, databases, or SaaS tools and need a controlled interface for different audiences. It reduces the need to duplicate data into a separate app database for many portal-style use cases.
Role-based portals and permissions
The platform supports building portals for internal users, partners, or customers with access controls. Teams can tailor navigation and page visibility by role to limit what each user can see and do. This is useful for multi-stakeholder workflows where a single dataset must be presented differently across groups.
Rapid UI assembly components
Stacker provides configurable page layouts and components to assemble CRUD-style apps, dashboards, and workflow screens quickly. This supports rapid iteration for operational tools where requirements change frequently. It can shorten delivery time compared with custom development when the use case aligns with standard data-driven patterns.
Limited for complex logic
For applications requiring sophisticated business logic, highly customized UI behavior, or advanced state management, a no-code approach can become restrictive. Teams may need workarounds or external automation to implement complex rules. This can increase maintenance complexity compared with a fully coded application.
Dependency on connected systems
Because Stacker commonly acts as a layer over third-party data sources, availability and performance depend on those underlying systems and their APIs. Schema changes, permission changes, or API limits in connected tools can break app functionality. Organizations may need governance around source-system changes to keep apps stable.
Web-app focus and constraints
Stacker primarily targets web-based portals and internal tools rather than highly customized native mobile experiences. Offline-first scenarios and device-specific capabilities are typically harder to support in this model. Teams building consumer-grade apps may find the design and interaction constraints limiting.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $29/mo (price displayed on the official pricing page) | 1 App; 10,000 records per app; 50 External Users; 5 Internal Users; 10 Tables; 1 Portal with custom domain. (Pricing page shows a "Bill yearly / Save 15% / Bill monthly" toggle — billing cadence for the shown prices is not explicitly labeled on the page.) |
| Plus | $149/mo (price displayed on the official pricing page) | Everything in Starter, plus: 3 Apps; 100,000 records per app; Unlimited External Users; 3 Roles per app; Data connections; 20 tables per app; 10 Internal Users. |
| Pro | $299/mo (price displayed on the official pricing page) | Everything in Plus, plus: Unlimited Apps; Unlimited Users; Unlimited Records; Unlimited Tables; Unlimited Roles. |
Notes: The official Stacker pricing page also references an Enterprise option ("Interested in our Enterprise plan? Contact Support."). The page contains both "try free for 7 days" and later references a "14-day free trial" (inconsistency on the same official page). All information below is taken from the official Stacker pricing page (stackerhq.com/pricing).
Seller details
Stacker, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
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https://www.stackerhq.com/
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/stackerhq/
