No-code and low-code technologies have revolutionized the way business applications are built — expensive programming is a thing of the past. Read our article and learn how even small businesses can quickly and cheaply acquire software for both internal and commercial use.
Modern methods of application development make programming faster and cheaper than ever before. More and more companies offer services to create basic applications or even advanced websites using no-code solutions. This allows entrepreneurs to deploy applications to the market without large investments and long waiting times. This article will help you understand what no/low-code platforms are and what to look for when searching for a partner to create an app for your business.
Until a few years ago, the development of applications required writing all the code from scratch, which was both time-consuming and expensive — programming required, and still requires, specialized knowledge and skills that cannot be obtained “by taking shortcuts”. Software developers had to independently and “from scratch” create applications and all elements of the system. Today, thanks to no-code and low-code technologies, many of these processes have been simplified. Low-code platforms offer ready-made, proven components — such as forms, integrations, entire business logic or databases — that can be easily integrated into an intuitive graphical interface. Instead of reinventing the wheel, companies can build applications faster, cheaper, and without having to involve large development teams. It is the ability to reuse ready-made elements that is the main reason why software development has become so affordable.
Currently, in the development of the application interface, the so-called WYSIWYG era - from What You See Is What You Get - no/low code platforms allow their users to immediately see what the final user interface (UI) of a digital product will look like.
Despite the growing popularity of no-code and low-code platforms, in many cases the traditional approach to programming, the so-called full-code, is still used. The choice of this technology can be observed mainly in the development of advanced applications, especially when full control over the architecture is needed or when the business logic is very complex.
No/low code is therefore not always the first choice when creating applications that have very unusual requirements that cannot be addressed by ready-made components. However, we must remember that applications written in full-code form are decreasing, because there are more and more ready-made components, even those supporting complex cases.
Later in the article we will look at the key differences between full-code and no/low-code application development.
For no-code and low-code platforms, the cost of implementing an application is usually much lower than for classic programming. This is due, as we mentioned earlier, to the ability to quickly assemble applications from ready-made components. This method of work, which assumes the use of low-code platforms, reduces the team's working time and minimizes the need to engage highly paid specialists. In the traditional full-code approach, it is necessary to hire programmers, designers, testers and often also devops engineers, which translates into greater financial outlays, especially when creating native applications or advanced features.
“59% of surveyed companies indicated that no-code reduces implementation costs” Report First look at the No-Code, Low-Code and AI market in Poland from 2025, No-Code Poland
Scalability is the ability of an application to increase its performance and support more users, data or functions, without degrading the quality of operation. Low-code platforms are designed in such a way that applications created on them can be easily developed. This means that we can start by building the basic functions of the application, and only over time develop them, for example, into a tool used by the entire department or company — without having to rewrite the programming code and without negatively affecting the user experience (UX). Many modern low-code platforms operate in the cloud, which allows you to dynamically adapt server resources to current demand. In addition, scaling applications on low-code platforms does not require advanced infrastructure knowledge — many operations, such as increasing bandwidth, adding users, or expanding the database, are typically done through an upgraded subscription plan. This allows companies to grow faster and without the need to hire dedicated specialists in DevOps or system architecture. Although full-code gives you more control over optimization when developing advanced applications or extremely loaded systems, for most companies the scalability offered by low-code solutions is sufficient and simply convenient.
Fast application development is one of the biggest advantages of low-code and no-code. Thanks to ready-made modules and visual editors, the application can be created even several times faster than in the case of traditional development. Rapid implementation of MVP (Minimum Viable Product), testing of business hypotheses (so-called prototyping) and project development are key advantages of low-code platforms. In the full-code approach, the process of planning, designing and writing the code itself is longer, but in return it gives more precision and freedom — which we will discuss in the next paragraphs.
“There is no doubt — speed is the main magnet that attracts customers to No-Code. 94% of service providers identify it as the most important value for their customers.” Report First look at the No-Code, Low-Code and AI market in Poland from 2025, No-Code Poland
If the application is implemented in a full-code model, the maintenance and development of the system requires the involvement of a full technical team. Back-end and front-end developers, testers, devops for IT infrastructure management, and often also user experience (UX) /User interface (UI) designers and analysts are needed. Any application customization or change required — even the addition of a simple feature — requires a cycle of design, coding, testing, and deployment, which involves time and cost.
In a low-code approach, this model is significantly simplified. Applications can often be maintained by a small technical team, and many tasks — such as adding a new form, page, integration or small application features — can be carried out by the so-called citizen developer. These are non-technical people (e.g. from the operations, HR or marketing department) who can independently create and develop application elements using intuitive, visual tools available in low-code platforms.
An example of a web application that allows citizen developers to create subpages or views is Webflow — one of the most popular no-code platforms that allows you to create websites, partly without the need to write code. Thanks to the drag-and-drop visual editor, even people without technical experience can design and publish fully functional pages on their own. Webflow is especially appreciated by marketing and design teams who need to quickly deploy new views and landing pages or customize applications without the involvement of developers. Similar platforms include Bubble and Carrd. However, it should be borne in mind that such solutions do not allow citizen developers to create advanced features. For more complex tasks, support of software developer can still be an integral part of the project, but companies still gain more flexibility and can implement changes faster. This approach also makes it possible to better match the solutions to real operational needs, because they are created by people who know the business processes best.
The biggest advantage of the full-code approach is full flexibility — it allows you to create applications exactly the way your business requires us to do it. Applications can be adjusted to specific business processes, industry standards or unique requirements of our customers. No-code and low-code platforms, on the other hand, are great for creating simple applications, and standard, repeatable solutions, but they can face limitations when it comes to advanced logic, unusual integrations or extensive custom features.
“31% of respondents indicated that the barrier to the implementation of No-Code and Low-Code technologies is the limited functionality of some tools.” Report First look at the No-Code, Low-Code and AI market in Poland from 2025, No-Code Poland
So the use of no-code technology can significantly reduce the cost of our project, but when we as a company create a business application, we should always consult a specialist who will compare the solutions available on the market and select them adequately to our needs. It is necessary to find a compromise between the price and the available functionalities and capabilities of the chosen technology.
As we wrote above, in the traditional full-code approach, any customization of an application or page — even as cosmetic as changing the color of a button or content on a page — usually requires the involvement of a developer. The time required for this process depends on the complexity of the change, but in almost every case the improvement has to be manually coded, tested and implemented, with additional costs and delays. On the other hand, in no-code and low-code platforms, such as Webflow or Bubble, the introduction of changes is intuitive and often in real time — the user can edit text, add sections or change the layout of the page visually (i.e. in a WYSIWYG way), without knowing the code.
This allows companies to respond faster to market needs, test new ideas (prototyping) and implement patches up to several times a day, without having to wait for the next development sprint. This approach significantly reduces the time “from idea to implementation” and gives more independence to non-technical teams such as marketing, sales or HR.
When choosing a partner to create a code-free application, it is worth betting on a team that not only knows no-code tools or platforms, but also has a solid technological background — especially in areas such as cybersecurity, systems architecture or application logic design. Such competencies not only help you create business applications quickly, but also securely and in a scalable manner. Therefore, a partner who has experience in developing full-code applications will be a good choice — even if in your project most of the system will be built in a no-code environment. Such a team will be able to take control of the entire solution, adapt it to more complex requirements and ensure its stability and development in the long term.
As Sagiton Digital Automation Agency, we have been providing our clients with comprehensive IT solutions for over 12 years. We not only design and implement commercial applications, but also provide cybersecurity services such as application security audits, penetration tests and GDPR compliance audits. This experience allows us to create advanced, but also secure, no/low code applications.
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Business Process Automation (BPA) automation of business processes, is an approach that consists of improving repetitive actions in the company using technology. The goal of BPA is to save time, reduce errors, reduce operating costs, and increase business process efficiency — instead of manually completing tasks, a company can rely on workflow automation.
This technology is perfect for integration, as it allows you to combine different systems and tools without the need to write a lot of code. Thanks to this, processes such as data transfer between platforms, automatic status updates or document synchronization can be easily automated. Many low-code platforms offer ready-made connectors and support for API integration, which allows automation developers to efficiently connect the application with external services such as CRM, ERP or financial systems. As a result, it is possible to quickly build consistent and functional applications, thanks to which companies simplify key operations.
There are many no/low code tools on the market that allow you to create applications without the need for advanced programming:
Platforms that enable both simple application development and advanced application development with extensive business logic, databases, and integrations. They are perfect for building MVP, mobile applications and web applications.
Ideal for companies that want to build business applications or web applications using backend power without having to write code. They allow you to work with data, create powerful functions and manage application logic.
Tools for web development and application interface design with a focus on aesthetics, User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX). Ideal for quick implementation of visually appealing projects.
They allow you to quickly create functional applications using ready-made elements and integrations. They allow you to create business applications without the need for advanced design.
They support workflow automation and API integration so that different applications and services can operate as a cohesive ecosystem. They are a great complement to no/low code platforms when it comes to combining tools without coding.
If you plan to deploy a business application — whether it will serve your customers or your internal team, as it is with workflow automation — you should seriously consider using no-code or low-code solutions. Why? Because this approach significantly reduces costs, shortens implmentation times and allows you to respond faster to market needs without extensive IT teams. No-code is a strategy that can really accelerate the development of your business, especially in the context of creating business applications, web applications and internal operational tools.
An example of how low-code technologies save companies' budgets is our implementation of an app for ordering items in drugstore chains. According to the developers' estimates, the use of low code technologies (more precisely Bubble and n8n) in this project, reduced our client's costs by 30% compared to standard full-code solutions.
In today's IT world, instead of building everything from scratch, we use proven solutions — which means your application can be ready in weeks, not months. This is a huge difference, especially if you want to quickly test an idea, automate processes in a company, improve customer service or build your own digital product.
You also gain flexibility and full control — once implemented, many changes, such as new views, subpages or content, can be made even by your non-technical team. Thanks to this, you do not have to involve a programmer every time - you save time and act faster. Low-code apps are also poised for growth — they offer scalability, which means you don't have to worry about your app “outgrowing” technology, and adding more functionality through the software house will cost you more than creating a new app.
As Sagiton Digital Automation Agency, we have been developing applications comprehensively for over 12 years, and now we are doing it even faster and cheaper! Contact us and find out how much your application would cost if you decided to use no/low-code technology!
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