Imagine building an app the way you build with LEGO - drag a button, drop a form, connect to a spreadsheet and boom, you have something that works. No code, no developers, just three popular platforms:
- Lovable - great for customer-facing web apps such as booking calendars or small stores.
- Bolt - mobile-first and well connected to services like PayPal and CRMs.
- Base44 - excels at internal dashboards and data reports for teams.
Why does the first week feel so easy?
- No developers needed. Pick a template, change colors and text - that’s it.
- Predictable monthly fee. Most plans start at a few dozen dollars.
- Instant wow factor. In a day or two you have a live link for investors or pilot users.
It’s like renting a fully-furnished apartment - you walk in with a suitcase and start living.
When do the problems show up?
| Challenge | What you feel | Why it happens |
|---|---|---|
| App slows down | “Why is it taking so long to load?” | More users and data strain the visual layers. |
| Missing feature | “I need something special and can’t add it.” | The platform only offers pre-built blocks. |
| Price jump | “Why did my bill triple?” | Costs grow with users and activity. |
| Security & compliance | “A client asks for a security certificate - what now?” | You lack server-level control. |
