In this article, we discover alternatives to the no-code tools Zapier/Integromat, Airtable, Shopify, Figma and Google Analytics. Open-source solutions that can help you develop your project faster!
The world of No-Code is constantly evolving. Every day, new tools and applications are released on the market. Do you have a need? There is surely a no-code tool that will allow you to satisfy it. There are already low-code and no-code tools known in the tech world such as Webflow, Wordpress, Notion, Sendinblue, Typeform, etc. Today, we are going to study no-code alternatives to some of these "famous" tools.
Fun Fact: According to Gartner (the famous American consulting and research firm in the field of advanced technology), by 2023 more than half of medium and large companies will use (at least) a no-code or low-code strategic platform.
1. Alternative to Integromat and Zapier: n8n
N8N is an alternative to Zapier and Integromat. Like Integromat and Zapier, n8n is an automation tool. It allows you to automate processes by connecting various web applications through their APIs. So far, nothing very different compared to Integromat or Zapier.
The real differentiators between n8n and its competitors are the price and the hosting solution. First of all, n8n is a completely free automation solution. Indeed, it is an open-source tool. Secondly, n8n is also a self-hosted solution. This means that you have full control and flexibility over your data. Finally, even if the tool is less intuitive than Zapier, you have more freedom in your automations because you can add code (especially JavaScript). Moreover, the tool is easily downloadable on Windows and Apple.
2. Alternative to Shopify: Medusa
Medusa is an alternative to Shopify. Like Shopify, Medusa is also an e-commerce website developmentplatform. It is an open-source solution that aims to facilitate the development of online shops for merchants.
Medusa includes the basic features of Shopify (easy-to-use interface, optimal order processing, etc.). However, the no-code tool differentiates itself by the flexibility of the installation (which allows for better customisation), the full multi-regional support (local currency, shipping and payment options) and the fully automated management of exchanges and complaints. It is these aspects that Medusa seeks to optimise with this open-source solution.
3. Alternative to Airtable: Baserow
Baserow is an alternative to the Airtable platform. Like Airtable, Baserow is a tool for managing data in advanced spreadsheets. These collaborative platforms allow, among other things, to have a databaseorganised to your liking.
Baserow is also an open-source tool. So anyone can contribute to the evolution of the tool by creating plugins to add new features. The interface is quite similar to that of Airtable. Baserow has really focused on speed to provide the best possible experience. The tool offers two completely free packages and a premium plan for $5 per month.
4. Alternative to Figma: Penpot
Penpotis an alternative to the collaborative design tool Figma. Figma is probably one of the best known tools for creating wireframes or mock-ups of websites or mobile applications. Penpot is a new solution on the design market.
Penpot is the first open-source nocode tool for collaborative design and prototyping. In the same way as the previous tools, the aim has been to build a tool for the community and powered by the community. The aim is to provide the best experience by involving the community in the development of new solutions. The tool really looks like Figma in the interface with a little Webflow Touch. Many templates and plugins are already available to help you to understand the tool.
5. Alternative to Google Analytics: Plausible
Plausible is an alternative to the website performance tracking tool Google Analytics. In the same way as Google Analytics, Plausible offers reports on your website's analysis.
Plausible will differentiate itself from Analytics in two major ways. First, regarding simplicity. Google Analytics can be difficult to get to grips with. Plausible offers us the possibility to have simple and easy to understand reports. The second major point is that Plausible respects privacy. Indeed, the tool does not use cookies and is fully compliant with RGPD, CCPA and PECR regulations. On top of that, the tool is hosted in the European Union. Plausible is also an open-source solution. Finally the application promises a fast interface compared to Google Analytics which can take a long time to load.
That's it for these 5 no-code tool alternatives! If you want to know more about specific no-code tool alternatives, don't hesitate to let us know. If you need help with webflow development or workflow creation, Digidop is the no-code agency to follow.
