No-code vs Low-code platforms

No-code Platforms:

• Target Audience: Business users, citizen developers, designers, small businesses.  
• Learning Curve: Very low; intuitive drag-and-drop interfaces.  
• Flexibility: Limited to the platform's pre-built functionalities; less customization.  
• Use Cases: Simple web/mobile apps, workflow automation, data collection, internal tools.  
• Speed: Fastest development time.  
• Coding Required: None.  

Low-code Platforms:  

• Target Audience: Citizen developers, professional developers, IT teams.  
• Learning Curve: Moderate; requires understanding of logic and some technical concepts.  
• Flexibility: More flexible than no-code; allows for custom coding and integrations.  
• Use Cases: Complex enterprise applications, process automation, legacy system integration, custom solutions requiring specific logic.  
• Speed: Faster than traditional coding, slower than no-code.  
• Coding Required: Minimal to some; allows for custom code snippets.  

In essence, no-code is for quick, simple solutions, while low-code offers more power and customization while still accelerating development compared to traditional coding. Kissflow offers a spectrum, leaning heavily into no-code for process automation while providing low-code capabilities for more complex app development.