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Creating a website has never been easier thanks to Nocode tools. These "website builders" have grown rapidly in recent years and have allowed many entrepreneurs, freelancers and businesses to create their website without having to hire developers.

In this article, we will introduce you to the top 7 Nocode tools for website development, and explore the advantages and disadvantages of these solutions.

Why use a Nocode solution to develop your website?

Free up technical teams

The main reason to use a Nocode solution to develop a website is to free up technical teams to focus on more important and complex tasks. Nocode solutions also make it possible for those who do not have a technical team or developers to have a website to promote their business.

A trendy website

By using a Nocode solution, you can achieve a modern and trendy result, thanks to the template galleries that are based on the latest design trends. Each Nocode solution generally offers dozens of templates that can be adapted to your brand identity. It is also possible to start from scratch and have a highly customized design.

Make your site evolve easily

Another advantage is that you can easily upgrade your website without having to hire developers. This can be very useful for companies that need to constantly update their website to stay competitive. Needs and topics can change over time and it is essential to be as agile as possible.

Administer your site independently 

Nocode Website Builders allow you to manage your website independently. Marketing teams can add content, create pages or manage the online store themselves, without the help of external developers. Depending on the complexity of the chosen Nocode solution, it is sometimes wise to train the teams.

Many possible uses 

Nocode solutions are very versatile and can be used to create a wide variety of websites. Whether you want to create a showcase site, a blog or an online store, there is a Nocode solution for every need. It is also possible to add features such as contact forms, live chat tools and of course, website analytics tools.

Reduced costs

One of the main advantages of Nocode solutions is their cost. Nocode solutions are much cheaper than hiring developers. Most Nocode solutions are SaaS (Solution as a Service) with a monthly payment, which can be stopped whenever you want and whose plans vary according to the number of visitors or the number of features of the site. The price is therefore adapted to the size of the company and its stakes for its website. 

Many companies use professionals like Alegria.solutions to develop their site in order to get professional and 100% customized results, and even in this case, the cost is 2 to 3 times cheaper than with traditional developers.

Maintenance

Another reason to use a Nocode solution is that there is no maintenance required. Updates are done automatically, which means there is no need to worry about website maintenance.

What are the disadvantages of Nocode solutions to develop a website?

Although Nocode solutions offer many advantages, they also have some disadvantages.

The limits of personalization

One of the main disadvantages is that you can be limited by the possibilities of the solution. However, some solutions such as Bubble or Webflow allow for a high degree of customization - allowing you to create a unique website that is completely tailored to your needs.

Vendor lock-in

Another obstacle to using Nocode solutions is the fear of vendor lock-in, i.e. the fear of being too dependent on the tool. To switch to another solution later, it will be necessary to rebuild everything from scratch. However, when a site is developed in code, it is also necessary to consider a redesign or a migration in case of profound change. Moreover, migrations between tools are quite accessible with the help of professionals.

Compliance & data security

Compliance and data security also depend on the tool chosen. It is important to check the security and privacy policies of the solution used to ensure that the data is stored in compliance with the legislation on which the site depends.

Again, our teams are trained on all tools and are there to advise you on the best technical stack for your needs.

What are the 7 best Nocode tools to create a website?

WordPress

WordPress is one of the best-known and most widely used code-free website development tools in the world. It is an online content management platform that allows users to create websites in a simple and efficient way, without the need for special technical knowledge. 

One of the main advantages of WordPress is its popularity and long history as a pioneering CMS. Since its inception in 2003, WordPress has been constantly updated to meet the needs of its users and to adapt to technological changes. Its active community of users and developers has created numerous themes and plugins, allowing users to easily customize their websites.

While its ease of use is an advantage, it can also lead to an overabundance of websites that look the same. In addition, WordPress is often the target of hacker attacks, which can jeopardize the security of websites. 

On the other hand, if WordPress is a pioneer in the field, more recent solutions are much more intuitive and pleasant to use, while guaranteeing more modern design renderings.

For users looking for a simple and user-friendly Nocode solution, we at Alegria.group recommend turning to more suitable platforms.

Bubble

Bubble is one of the most powerful Nocode solutions - with complete creative freedom - that offers a multitude of features for building web applications.

However, due to its power and complexity, Bubble can be a bit too complicated for simple website development.

Indeed, although Bubble offers impressive tools for creating web applications, these features may seem useless for creating a basic and static website.

Bubble can be suitable for highly customized rendering, but the learning curve on Bubble is greater than on other tools. We recommend getting help from experts, or training before starting with Bubble.

Webflow

Webflow is one ofAlegria.group 's favorite Nocode solutions for creating highly customized websites. The platform offers a full range of tools for creating, designing and managing websites, and provides full customization and a variety of features to meet the needs of any business.

One of the most interesting features of Webflow is the design freedom offered. It is possible to customize every aspect of a website, including layout, colors, fonts, animations and interactions. In addition, the platform supports CSS animations, transitions and triggers, offering a wide variety of options for designing a unique website.

Webflow is also very user-friendly in terms of content management (CMS), with an integrated content management system that allows users to easily manage their content, and business teams to take control of the site after it is designed.

The platform is also suitable for creating e-commerce websites, offering a range of features such as payment processing, inventory management and shipping. 

Finally, Webflow offers great flexibility in terms of web hosting. There is the possibility to host your website on Webflow's servers or to host it on your own server. 

If Webflow is a powerful platform for the creation of personalized websites, its handling is less simple than other tools, and the intervention of experts is recommended for a professional result.

Wix

Founded in 2006, Wix is one of the pioneers of Nocode solutions to easily create and manage websites without requiring computer skills. With aesthetically pleasing templates and an array of practical tools, Wix offers an accessible solution to help users bring their website projects to life.

The success is there, since the company now has more than 250 million users worldwide. Wix has also created an e-commerce solution, Wixstores.

However, even if Wix is a popular and easy-to-use solution, its customization potential is more limited for users who want highly customized rendering and more advanced animations or design effects.

Softr

Softr is a Nocode platform that allows you to easily create websites connected to databases. This solution is particularly interesting for those who already use Airtable or Google Sheets to manage their content, their customers or their inventory. Indeed, Softr allows to connect very easily to these databases to create a dynamic and personalized website.

The advantage of Softr is its ease of use. Even if the project is linked to the database, it is easy to use. Simply connect your database and select the fields you want to display on your website. Users can also use Softr's templates to create a site in just a few minutes.

However, the possibilities of customization and animation in the design are more limited than in other solutions. This can be a disadvantage for those who are looking to create a very personalized website.

Squarespace

Squarespace is a very popular solution for creating websites without accessible code. If squarespace specializes in e-commerce sites, it is also possible to create a showcase site without sales features.

Squarespace is easy to learn without experience, and the available templates have a modern look.

Customization on Squarespace is still more limited than on solutions like Webflow, Framer or Bubble, but the rendering is often more accomplished than with the pioneer Nocode solutions like Wix and WordPress.

Framer

Framer is a recent Nocode solution for website creation, which is gaining popularity thanks to its ease of access and the very advanced designs allowed by the solution. With Framer it is possible to generate 3D animations, to have very modern renderings, without code.

Mainly intended for product designers, Framer allows you to design and develop your site in the same interface. It is a solution that is positioned between Figma and Webflow in a way.

We can also consider the tool as an alternative to Webflow. It is quicker to learn, but the level of customization is less advanced.

How to choose a Nocode tool to create a website?

To choose the Nocode tool best suited to your needs for creating a website, several aspects should be taken into account: 

• The ease of use. If you want to develop your site quickly, without external help and with little or no experience in Nocode solutions, solutions like Softr, Wix, WordPress or Framer will be the most suitable. If you have an internal team already trained, motivated to train or if you are accompanied by an expert, solutions like Webflow or Bubble will allow you to have even more personalized renderings.
• The level of customization required. If you have specific requirements for your website, such as customizing its design or integrating certain features, it is important to choose a tool that will allow this. In this case, Bubble or Webflow would be good choices.
• Design expectations. Some current Nocode solutions allow you to be at the cutting edge of design for a guaranteed effect on your visitors, such as Webflow, or Framer. 

In all cases, Nocode tools reduce the costs of developing a site, allow business teams to be autonomous and are easier to maintain. At Alegria.group, we are convinced that to build a web or e-commerce site, Nocode is the best solution, regardless of the tool chosen. We are at our customers' side to help them make the best choice.