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5 Powerful Stacker Alternatives for No-Code App Development in 2024

Learn the top 5 Stacker alternatives for no-code development in 2024. This guide compares key features, pricing, and use cases of leading platforms like Bettermode, Bubble, and Webflow. Discover the ideal solution for creating powerful web applications without coding, whether you're a beginner or experienced developer.

Written by

Francisco Opazo

Last updated

October 11, 2024

BettermodeHQ

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If you have some coding knowledge and company data stored in Sheets or Airtable, Stacker helps you build websites from scratch. However, if that description doesn’t fit you, you may not want to spend $59 for this solution.

What if there were no-code tools with a native CMS available for free use?

Spoiler alert – there are.

Let's discover the best Stacker alternative for building knowledge bases, event pages, community forums or anything else you can think of.

Why look for Stacker alternatives

Stacker's spreadsheet-centric approach is a plus if you already have a database in that format. However, it has some limitations that stem from this type of structure – lower responsive customization options and no CMS. It’s also not practical if you’re starting from scratch and don’t have a database to work from.

Plus, Stacker isn’t the cheapest app builder, even if you're working from spreadsheets. We included options with more intuitive and extensive customizability features that let you launch websites faster.

If you're looking for something you can use without needing to migrate data (or cheaper options if you enjoy working in spreadsheets), you'll enjoy what we have in store.

You can also read about Webflow alternatives or Zendesk competitors to discover even more tools for your use cases.

Bettermode

First on the list is Bettermode – and for good reason. We may seem unbiased with this choice, but we're passionate about delivering the best builder for web applications.

That's why we created this no-code, easy-to-use platform, complete with rich, intuitive features, a native CMS and a cool, modern design.

Let us guide you through how you can build beautiful dynamic web applications or static designs for free, even without any prior experience in web development.

There are currently 11 modern web app templates (we plan to increase that number to 25 different use cases soon) you can base your site on, inspired by real-life modern portals we love.

Start from the one that fits your vision best, and then go wild with unlimited, intuitive customizability options. Bonus tip: You can also start from scratch.

Let's say you want to create a community platform to bring your customers from social media platforms to your own site – go for either the Earth Guardian or the Saasplex template. We'll work on the latter.

After selecting, you'll be taken to the basic site (the list of blocks included in the structure is on the left).

Next, just press "C" on your keyboard to start customizing. From there, you can drag and drop the individual sections on the list and instantly see the changes you make on the preview page.

Play around in the design studio and the available blocks, e.g. posts, events, leaderboards, carousels, discussions etc. From here, you can add branding and multimedia and change themes, typographies, colors, proportions and styles.

Bonus tip: Bettermode includes a built-in CMS. That means you don't need to store your knowledge base content in a Google Sheet or any other third-party app. You can manage all your articles in the same space where you build your web apps.

Bettermode also lets you easily determine who can access this content and who has permission to upload it.

Features

Many functional templates that allow effortless customization (you can also start from scratch) and support use cases such as self-service platforms or feature request sites
Drag-and-drop builder that doesn't require writing code
Native CMS with SEO options, customizable post types and unique fields
Access permissions management
Responsive web app structures adaptable to all devices and screen sizes
Split view of the customizable blocks list and real-time website visualization
Sorting, filtering, layouts and fields for all content sections
An editor that allows changing logos, themes, typographies, colors and styles
Users' and members' lists management
Customizable notification sending settings
Built-in website analytics, reports and moderation (includes information like new and active members, reach and engagement stats, uploaded posts etc.)
Integrations, including Zapier, HubSpot, Jira, Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Slack and robust API, Webhooks and SDK

UI/UX

Bettermode has a visually appealing and user-friendly interface that's easy to navigate. Whether you're a product manager, a team member tasked with creating knowledge articles or a customer looking for solutions, you won't encounter any trouble.

You don't need to input credit card information or go through complex sign-up procedures – all it takes to start using Bettermode is entering your email and setting up a password.

This free-to-use knowledge base software has a low learning curve and a drag-and-drop builder – perfect even for complete beginners.

Feel free to explore on your own or browse our Knowledge Base, Academy, or Community for self-service help.

Pros

Free forever plan available
Fun, intuitive and visually attractive design
No data importing due to a native CMS
SEO options
Endless use cases with the combination of templates and customization
Access level management that lets you delegate content-uploading tasks

User ratings

Bettermode is one of the best alternatives for Stacker because of its great price-to-value ratio, no-code structure and native CMS.

4.8/5 on Capterra
4.6/5 on G2
9.0/10 on TrustRadius

Source: Capterra

Pricing

As we already mentioned, Bettermode comes with a free plan. Our paid plans apply to teams of over five spaces. Paid tiers start from $19/month with annual billing (20% discount applies).

Noloco

Source: LinkedIn

If you're used to the way Stacker works but want something cheaper, and with more customizability options, Noloco is a good choice.

This Stacker alternative works by connecting your existing data from Airtable, Google Sheets or your spreadsheets and transforming it into a custom app. It's a largely automated process. You can customize it by formatting your UI, changing layouts, setting permissions and adding visibility controls and user roles.