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No-Code Landscape

Tổng quan về các no-code platforms - Bubble, Glide, FlutterFlow và cách chọn platform phù hợp

🌐 No-Code Landscape

Hiểu về các no-code platforms để chọn đúng tool cho project của bạn.

No-Code là gì?

Definition

No-Code = Xây dựng applications mà không cần viết code. Sử dụng visual interfaces, drag-and-drop, và pre-built components.

Low-Code = Ít code hơn, nhưng vẫn cần một số coding cho advanced features.

Tại Sao No-Code?

Traditional DevelopmentNo-Code
3-6 months1-4 weeks
$50K-200K$0-500/month
Need developersSolo/small team
Complex maintenanceEasy updates

Major Platforms Comparison

1. Bubble

Best for: Complex web apps, SaaS products

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1Type: Web applications
2Complexity: High (most powerful)
3Learning: Steep curve
4Pricing: Free → $29-529/mo
5
6Strengths:
7✅ Most flexible no-code platform
8✅ Full database & logic
9✅ Plugin marketplace
10✅ API connections
11
12Weaknesses:
13❌ Steep learning curve
14❌ Can get slow at scale
15❌ Mobile web only (no native)

2. Glide

Best for: Mobile-first apps, quick MVPs

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1Type: Mobile apps (from spreadsheet)
2Complexity: Low-Medium
3Learning: Easy
4Pricing: Free → $25-99/mo
5
6Strengths:
7✅ Very fast to build
8✅ Google Sheets as database
9✅ Beautiful templates
10✅ Native-like feel
11
12Weaknesses:
13❌ Less customizable
14❌ Spreadsheet limitations
15❌ Limited logic

3. FlutterFlow

Best for: Native mobile apps, polished UI

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1Type: Native iOS & Android apps
2Complexity: Medium-High
3Learning: Medium
4Pricing: Free → $30-70/mo
5
6Strengths:
7✅ True native apps
8✅ Firebase integration
9✅ Beautiful UI builder
10✅ Export code (Flutter)
11
12Weaknesses:
13❌ Mobile-focused only
14❌ Firebase dependency
15❌ More technical

4. Softr

Best for: Airtable-based apps, portals

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1Type: Web apps & portals
2Complexity: Low
3Learning: Very easy
4Pricing: Free → $49-167/mo
5
6Strengths:
7✅ Super simple
8✅ Airtable native
9✅ Client portals
10✅ Member areas
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12Weaknesses:
13❌ Limited to Airtable
14❌ Less flexible
15❌ Basic logic only

Quick Decision Guide

Which Platform?

"Tôi muốn build complex SaaS" → Bubble

"Tôi cần app nhanh từ spreadsheet" → Glide

"Tôi cần native mobile app" → FlutterFlow

"Tôi đã dùng Airtable" → Softr

"Tôi mới bắt đầu no-code" → Glide (easiest)

AI Integration Capabilities

PlatformOpenAI APIAI PluginsDifficulty
Bubble✅ Direct✅ ManyMedium
Glide✅ Via Make⚠️ LimitedEasy
FlutterFlow✅ Direct⚠️ LimitedMedium
Softr✅ Via Zapier⚠️ FewEasy

No-Code Stack for AI Apps

Recommended Stack

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1Frontend: Bubble hoặc Glide
2Database: Built-in hoặc Supabase
3AI: OpenAI API
4Automation: Make/Zapier
5Auth: Built-in
6Payments: Stripe
7Hosting: Platform-provided

Learning Path

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1Week 1-2: Choose platform, learn basics
2Week 3-4: Build simple app (no AI)
3Week 5-6: Add AI integration
4Week 7-8: Polish, deploy, launch

Cost Comparison

NeedBubbleGlideFlutterFlow
Hobby/MVPFreeFreeFree
Launch$29/mo$25/mo$30/mo
Scale$119/mo$99/mo$70/mo
Team$349/mo$249/moCustom

Hidden costs:

  • OpenAI API usage
  • Third-party plugins
  • Custom domain
  • Extra storage

Platform Deep Dive Preview

Trong các bài tiếp theo:

  • Bài 2: Bubble từ A-Z
  • Bài 3: Glide quick apps
  • Bài 4: FlutterFlow mobile

Bài Tập

Practice
  1. Sign up free accounts:

    • bubble.io
    • glideapps.com
    • flutterflow.io
  2. Explore mỗi platform 30 phút

  3. Note lại platform nào feel right

  4. Decide primary platform to learn


Tiếp theo: Bài 2 - Bubble Basics