Noloco vs Stacker

Which No-Code Tool Is Right for You?

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

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In 2017, Stacker emerged as one of the pioneering platforms enabling businesses to build code-free apps using their own data. Fast forward to 2021, Noloco made its entrance into the market with a distinct product vision driven by an ambition to empower as many individuals as possible to create their own business apps. Since our launch, we have gained significant traction in the competitive no-code app builder space.

Both platforms provide outstanding solutions for businesses seeking to develop powerful apps without coding. However, in this article, we will delve into the key distinctions between the two and shed light on why Noloco has captured the hearts of numerous users. With our expanded range of data sources, heightened flexibility, advanced features, and rapid platform evolutions, Noloco offers an irresistible package that sets us apart in the market.

Which Use Cases are best suited to each platform?

Both Noloco and Stacker cater to similar use cases, including CRMs, project management tools, client portals, partner portals, and inventory and order management systems, to name a few. However, the key differences lie in our wider range of advanced features and the increased number of data sources offered by Noloco. We are better suited to handle complex data management requirements, making us the ideal choice for businesses seeking enhanced functionality and customization. Initially, you might think your business will have no need to use Noloco's advanced no-code features, configuration settings, or alternative data source options for your app idea. However, it's critical to choose a no-code platform that can accommodate the evolving needs of businesses.

By partnering with Noloco, you set yourself and your team up for long-term success, especially when you recognise that anyone in your company can learn and benefit from no-code development. Therefore, over time as teams start to think of new ways in which they can use Noloco, choosing the more feature-rich platform will open more doors to support any unanticipated app use cases in the future.


In-depth look at our Features 🛠

Our standout feature at Noloco is our expansive range of data sources. We offer support for various read/write data sources such as Airtable, Google Sheets, Postgres, Xano, and MySQL. In contrast, Stacker only provides compatibility with Airtable and Google Sheets, limiting businesses if they outgrow these platforms. 

Data Sources
Airtable
MySQL
Google Sheets
Xano
Postgres

Additionally, our external REST APIs unlock unlimited possibilities, allowing you to connect with any data source that offers a REST API endpoint. Our flexibility shines through our comprehensive display options, encompassing tables, full-width tables, rows, columns, cards, kanban boards, calendars, timelines, Gantt charts, charts, maps, single records, and split views. Stacker, on the other hand, offers a more limited range of display types, lacking functionalities like Gantt charts and advanced chart options. The finer details of our features and configuration possibilities often become more apparent as you adopt and learn both platforms.

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Overall, we offer more advanced features and configuration options. At the bottom of this article, we have detailed a full feature comparison table to give you a sense of what each platform can and cannot support.

Let's talk about Pricing 💵

When it comes to pricing, both Noloco and Stacker offer competitive plans to suit various business needs. Our pricing structure at Noloco is transparent and based on active users, ensuring affordability for small and medium-sized enterprises. For client or partner portal use cases with higher external user volumes, we provide an external user add-on to ensure fair charges for both internal-facing and external-facing applications. 

Stacker, on the other hand, charges a flat rate per month, irrespective of the number of users logging into your platform. While this may be cheaper for customers building apps with a larger number of users, Stacker does not offer the same level of functionality for businesses aiming to build advanced applications.

Conclusion

In the ever-evolving landscape of no-code app builders, Noloco and Stacker provide businesses with powerful tools to handle and analyze data without coding. However, the advantages of Noloco are clear. With our expanded data source options, increased flexibility, a wider range of advanced features, and swift platform evolutions - felt in the form of fast feature development and regular product updates - we consistently stand out among our competitors. By choosing Noloco, your business gains access to unparalleled customization, seamless integration possibilities, and the ability to tackle complex use cases. As more businesses recognize these benefits, the momentum continues to shift from Stacker to Noloco. Embrace the power of no-code data solutions and make an informed choice that will transform your business operations.

Comparison Table

Advanced Features
Native Workflows
In-line editing
Grouping data in Views
Personalisation tokens
Integrations with Zapier & Make
Data Sources
Airtable
Google Sheets
MySQL
Postgres
Xano
External Data
Read-only External Data
supports any REST API connection
Limited to 70 data sources
Available on all plans
Enterprise Plan customers only
Display Types
Full-width table
Table
Rows
Columns
Kanban Board
Cards
Calendar
Timeline
Charts
Gantt chart
Map
Split View (a.k.a Inbox)
Single Record
Action Buttons
Action: Create
Action: Delete
Action: Navigate Somewhere
Action: Run Native Workflow
Action: Show an Iframe
Action: Trigger Zap
Action: Update
Bulk Actions
Bulk Editing
Type: Modal
Type: One Click
Forms
Create New Record Forms
Field Validation Rules
Hidden Field Values
Conditional Field Visibility
Public Forms
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