Best No Code Development Platforms for Databases

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Ansh Mehrey

Feb 22, 2021 — 6 min read

The digital world is one driven by data, and to say that our data management systems have been up to the task would be an understatement. Almost hundreds, if not thousands of databases are set up everyday, and when it comes to the rate of digitization of the otherwise analogue tasks, this number won't be going down anytime soon. This increment in databases asks for database development and management platforms, which is where the no code database development platforms come in.

The no code development platforms for databases help you deal with and manage databases without having to code. These platforms furnish users with tools to organize and optimize data resources for flexible and efficient management of data. Most of them also offer integrations with your existing software for seamless operations and data analysis. So here we present and compare some of the best no code development tools for databases, so you can take your pick accordingly.

Actiondesk
Airtable
Knack
KgBase
Stackby
WorkMap.ai
Diyotta CloudSync
Rows
Calcapp
Assemble

Actiondesk

Actiondesk is a powerful data management tool that you can use to handle and update your data without any coding. While Actiondesk can connect to and import data from any database or data source in seconds automatically, its flexible interface enables you to work on your data like spreadsheet from SQL databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL and others, Intercom, Airtable, and others. Actiondesk also offers various integrations such as Stripe, Salesforce, Pipedrive, and HubSpot, for seamless workflow management and efficient data handling.

Airtable

Airtable offers a plethora of business intelligence tools in a single workspace and platform. With both, the flexibility of a spreadsheet and the power of a database, Airtable furnishes users with a scalable platform and sophisticated solutions. Users can also choose from a variety of templates to choose from for better deliverability and workflow. With a user base of over 200K customers, Airtable brings you the tools you need to harness the power of structured data along with various fields and pre-built applications that come with a click to add interface.

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Knack

Knack is a simple and intuitive tool that enables you to build an online database and structure your data without having to code. Knack also allows you to extend your data with repetitive patterns and equations as well as link connected data using a no code interface. Moreover, with the help of workflow automation and data management, you get to efficiently handle data while the real-time reports and dashboards make it effortless to visualize data and work on it. You also have a secure user access with various integrations to connect all your services to a central hub.

KgBase

KgBase helps users build no code knowledge graphs with an interactive UI by traversing graphs and other structured data in the form of tables and charts. With KgBase, users can create a query and view the results in real-time, as well as view your graphs and charts in the form of tables regardless of the size. Users can browse from a plethora of templates and visualize the charts through queries, and then export the data in the form of over 20 different graph data formats. While KgBase also offers excellent team collaboration, it also comes in 2 different variants called the Pro version and the Enterprise version.

Stackby

Stackby is a platform that offers both, the adaptability of a spreadsheet as well as the power of databases along with built in integrations. Stackby furnishes users with an effortless spreadsheet interface with over 25 unique data types to build a relational database. It also allows users to transform databases into custom solutions along with different templates for various niche including live dashboards, Google Analytics, Campaign Management, as well as content calendar and data enrichment. Stackby also offers various automation tools for online databases.

WorkMap.ai

WorkMap.ai, formerly called HyperBase, is an online database management platform that simplifies data collection with the help of webforms. The database applications that WorkMap.ai has to offer has the ability to automate business processes through workflows. It also allows you to break your workflow into several phases and automate them and assign different tasks to phases. Moreover, WorkMap.ai offers a library of pre-built database applications with queries and filters, along with a cloud based relational database with features of Microsoft Access.

Diyotta CloudSync

Diyotta offers a cloud sync platform that helps users sync their databases on the cloud without the use of code. CloudSync enables users to access and share information stored in hundreds of databases by centralizing the data on a single cloud unit, and build data pipelines. Diyotta offers an intuitive drag and drop based and fully automated interface with data integrations along with secure and seamless data sync. Both structured and semi-structured data can be synced on the cloud with CloudSync with managed data ingestion for cloud storage and access.

Rows

Rows is a spreadsheet centric no code data management system that helps teams collaborate seamlessly, and share their work, all in one place. With all the basic functionalities of a spreadsheet, users do not have to learn anything new to implement on Rows. It also offers a variety of integrations and can be shared in the form of reports, forms, as well as dashboards on any platform. Moreover, with the help of lead generation tools offered by Rows, you can also have your CRM updated and track your competitors with competitive intelligence and build reports through marketing automation.

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Calcapp

Calcapp is a powerful tool that helps you organize and manage databases in the form of applications, without having to code. Applications offer a much clearer picture of the data you need to handle and are free of the errors you often encounter in spreadsheets. The web apps you build with the help of Calcapp can also be used offline, and the data and information you need to manage also stays confidential with the secure sign in. Moreover, Calcapp furnishes users with over 300 functions, different fields along with loads of integrations including Zapier, Dropbox, Paypal, and others.

Assemble

Assemble is a platform that helps you build APIs, backend, and structure databases in a matter of minutes without the need of coding. Assemble furnishes users with automatic API documentation, robust API and webhook logs, and even queries, and allows you to structure your data in 3 simple steps. All the users need to do is define their data, get the endpoints through the app, and then deploy the API. Assemble also offers a secure hosting with unlimited users and quick development and deployment along with resources and permissions.

Conclusion

Among the various no code online database platforms, different platforms have different values to offer. Some of the platforms including Rows and Stackby are more spreadsheet oriented, and have excellent flexibility, while others like Assemble are more focused on connecting to databases through APIs. Knack and Stackby also offer various automation tools for the repetitive tasks, and hence are more efficient. All in all, above listed tools are compatible for different business types and niche, and hence, you can take your pick accordingly.

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