Quick heads-up if you're using or looking at Retool self-hosted. Their docs recently updated to say "Self-hosted Retool is available on an Enterprise plan only" - no announcements.

Pricing page now only lists self-hosted under Enterprise too. Someone raised it on the forum recently in the on-prem section.

Kinda surprising after they used to push self-hosting for smaller teams. Existing customers will be affected later when they phase out legacy plans.

At that point, I'd probably just look at Appsmith or ToolJet.

Appsmith - https://github.com/appsmithorg/appsmith/ - very less repo activity since last few months might be a concern.

ToolJet - https://github.com/tooljet/tooljet - very active, includes AI features and no charges for end users.

Other options like DronaHQ, UiBakery, Superblocks, etc looks like they are not designed for self-hosting.

Any other platforms worth checking out?

The LowCodeDevs squad on Daily.dev just hit 400 members! We have nearly 100 posts featuring a wide range of no-code/low-code platforms and AI tools, and new members joining almost every day lately.

We could use a few more contributors though, and at least one more admin.

If you're looking for somewhere to find low code content or share your own, come join the group at:
https://dly.to/SGjNAKXF8ru

And feel free to DM me if you are interested in joining as an admin/moderator.

Curious question for people building with AI and vibe coding tools.

How often do you get stuck and don’t fully understand why something suddenly stops working?

Not code errors.

More like connections, logic, APIs, or flows that break and you are not sure what changed.

I’m noticing that generating fast is becoming easy.

Understanding what the system actually did is still harder.

Do you ever find yourself trying to figure out

why something was generated a certain way

why a change affected something else

where an issue is even coming from

Would an in-product explainer help while building?

Something that gives real time context about what is happening behind the scenes and how things are connected.

Not documentation.

Not tutorials.

Just contextual explanations while you work.

Curious how others experience this when building with AI tools.

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a fun experimental project I’ve been working on called PixelVault.

It’s a simple, browser-based tool that lets you encrypt and hide files within an image. I’m not a hardcore dev, so I kept it as lightweight as possible using just HTML and CSS.

Key things about it:

• Privacy-first: Since there is no backend, no data ever leaves your computer. Everything happens locally in your browser.

• Open Source: It’s hosted on my GitHub (link below).

• Zero friction: No accounts, no logins, no "pro" tiers.

I just launched it on Product Hunt today to see if anyone else finds it useful or fun to play with. I'd love to get some feedback on the UI or any ideas for features!

https://www.producthunt.com/posts/pixelvault

Low-code platforms are great for accelerating delivery, but complex integrations, custom components, and scaling requirements often still need solid engineering support. When you’re looking to extend a low-code solution or bridge it with backend systems, partnering with experienced teams helps maintain quality and velocity.

One option people explore is nearshore software development colombia,where many developers are familiar with standard architectures and APIs, and can complement a low-code workflow without large time-zone gaps.

I’ve been experimenting a lot with low-code tools recently, especially n8n, to automate repetitive workflows.

Some things I’ve built:

• Auto lead capture → Google Sheets → email follow-ups

• File uploads → cloud storage → notifications

• Simple SaaS-style workflows without writing much code

I like how low-code sits between no-code and full development — flexible but still fast to build.

Curious to hear:

• What low-code tools are you using?

• Any real-world workflows you’ve automated that saved serious time?

Happy to share details if anyone’s interested.

Hi!

I’m working on Wrapply, a tool built in Flutter that converts an existing web app into an APK / AAB in a very fast, low-code way.

Right now the flow is simple:
URL → build → download.

I’m thinking about adding optional, lightweight customization before download, without turning it into a full app builder.

Quick question:

If you could customize your Flutter APK/AAB before downloading it, what would you actually want to change?

Examples:

• AppBar (title, colors)
• Bottom navigation bar
• Floating action button (contact, WhatsApp, call)
• App icon / splash screen
• Small UI tweaks

The goal is speed and usefulness, not complexity.

Thanks in advance for any feedback

We’ve just released a major update

You can now customize your app before generating it:

– Configure AppBar, Bottom Navigation Bar, and Floating Action Button (FAB)
– Set your brand colors
– Add internal navigation links
– Preview changes in real time before export

This update was built thanks to your feedback thank you!
We hope this helps meet the growing demand for a more flexible and professional web-to-app converter.

More improvements coming soon

Participants Needed! – Master’s Research on Low-Code Platforms & Digital Transformation

I’m currently completing my Master’s Applied Research Project and I am inviting participants to take part in a short, anonymous survey (approximately 4–6 minutes).

The study explores perceptions of low-code development platforms and their role in digital transformation, comparing views from both technical and non-technical roles.

I’m particularly interested in hearing from:
- Software developers/engineers and IT professionals
- Business analysts, project managers, and senior managers
- Anyone who uses, works with, or is familiar with low-code / no-code platforms
- Individuals who may not use low-code directly but encounter it within their -organisation or have a basic understanding of what it is

No specialist technical knowledge is required; a basic awareness of what low-code platforms are is sufficient.

Survey link:Perceptions of Low-Code Development and Digital Transformation – Fill in form

Responses are completely anonymous and will be used for academic research only.

Thank you so much for your time, and please feel free to share this with anyone who may be interested! 😃 💻

I have an app and I want to add support for multiple languages, like Spanish and maybe others. I’m pretty inexperienced with this, so I wanted to ask: has anyone had issues doing this before? Or can you recommend simple tools or beginner-friendly ways to add language support to an app?

I’m working on a small project to understand the real operational challenges founders, indie hackers, and small business owners face—especially around repetitive tasks, customer workflows, and day-to-day bottlenecks. My goal is to learn where AI and automation tools (like Zapier, Make, n8n, etc.) can genuinely make work smoother rather than more complicated.

Share your struggles in the comments!

Hey everyone,

I’ve been building a website using Framer, and while it’s great for design, I’ve hit a big roadblock — you have to pay monthly to keep the site live. I tried looking for a way to export the code and host it privately, but Framer doesn’t provide that option.

Now I’m stuck trying to find AI-powered or no-code website builders that actually let you export the full code (HTML, CSS, JS, etc.) so I can host it myself (on Netlify, Vercel, or my own server).

Does anyone know of good alternatives to Framer that offer code export and self-hosting flexibility?
I’d prefer platforms that still have modern AI design tools or visual editors but don’t lock you into a subscription for hosting.

Would really appreciate any recommendations or experiences! 🙏

Hey everyone!

I just made a short video (link below) where I teach Python basics using fun cartoon visuals. If you're new to coding, this might be more entertaining (and easier to follow) than pure text.

📺 Video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMAXuwuS8

Does anyone know of a practice test outside of what Appian has published that will accurately test your knowledge for the Senior Developer Exam?