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Adalo
A visual app builder that allows anyone to create native iOS, Android, and web apps without writing code.
What it does
Provides a drag-and-drop visual editor to design native mobile and web interfaces. Includes a built-in relational database to manage user data, collections, and logic. Features 'Magic Start' AI to generate app foundations from natural language descriptions. Enables direct publishing to Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and the web. Automates workflows and integrations through native actions and third-party APIs (Zapier/Make).
Why it works
Native Power: One of the few no-code tools that produces truly native binaries for mobile stores. Speed to Market: Reduces development time from months to weeks, enabling rapid MVP validation. Accessibility: Uses a 'PowerPoint-like' interface that is intuitive for non-developers. Scalability: Offers an infrastructure capable of supporting apps with over 1M+ monthly active users.
Category: Design & Creative
Team Size: 51-100
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As of 2026
Design & Creative
Revenue: $5M-$10M ARR
A visual app builder that allows anyone to create native iOS, Android, and web apps without writing code.
Overview
Adalo is a powerful no-code platform that enables entrepreneurs and businesses to build high-fidelity, functional applications through a drag-and-drop interface. It distinguishes itself by offering a truly native mobile experience, allowing users to publish directly to the Apple App Store and Google Play. With its integrated database and logic system, Adalo bridges the gap between simple prototyping and full-scale production-ready software development.
Founded year: 2018
Founder: David Adkin, Ben Haefele, Jeremy Blalock
Team size: 51-100
Popularity: Voted #1 App Store Publishing Tool for No-Code with over 500,000 apps created.
HQ: St. Louis, USA
Status: Active
Funding status: Funded
Revenue source: Subscriptions
Customer type: B2B2C
Funding: $9.7M Total
Pricing: Freemium
Tech stack: React, Node.js, Python, AWS, PostgreSQL
Platform: Web • iOS • Android
Integrations: Zapier, Make, Xano, Stripe, HubSpot, Airtable, Mixpanel
Founder story
Founded in 2018 by David Adkin, Ben Haefele, and Jeremy Blalock in St. Louis, Missouri. The founders, who had experience in design and product, realized that the technical barrier to building apps was the biggest bottleneck for innovation. They built Adalo to democratize app creation, turning everyone into a builder.
What it does
- Provides a drag-and-drop visual editor to design native mobile and web interfaces
- Includes a built-in relational database to manage user data, collections, and logic
- Features 'Magic Start' AI to generate app foundations from natural language descriptions
- Enables direct publishing to Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and the web
- Automates workflows and integrations through native actions and third-party APIs (Zapier/Make).
Who it's for
- SaaS Startup Founders
- Product Managers
- Freelance App Developers
- Non-technical Entrepreneurs
Why it works
- Native Power: One of the few no-code tools that produces truly native binaries for mobile stores
- Speed to Market: Reduces development time from months to weeks, enabling rapid MVP validation
- Accessibility: Uses a 'PowerPoint-like' interface that is intuitive for non-developers
- Scalability: Offers an infrastructure capable of supporting apps with over 1M+ monthly active users.
Growth strategies
- Targeted the 'No- Code' community early, becoming a cornerstone of the movement.
- Used a 'Magic Start' AI- driven onboarding process to reduce time-to-value for new users.
- Leveraged a massive marketplace of components and templates to create an ecosystem moat.
- Positioned as the 'Antidote to Developer Shortage' for startups on limited runway.
Alternatives
Comparison overview
- Bubble: More powerful for complex web apps; Adalo is superior for native mobile store publishing.
- Glide: Simpler setup from sheets; Adalo offers more design freedom and custom database structures.
- Adalo is the gold standard for founders building consumer-facing native mobile MVPs.