If you're building a website, app, or internal tool today, chances are you've wondered: should I use a no-code platform or hire a dev team?

It’s not just a technical decision-it’s a business one.

As someone who's worked across both no-code and custom development for years, here’s a simple framework I use with clients at Appstuck to help them make smart, future-proof choices.

✳️ Start With These 3 Questions:

• 1. How fast do you need to launch?
  No-code wins when speed is the priority. MVPs, landing pages, internal dashboards? Tools like Webflow, Bubble, Softr, or Glide can get you live in days, not weeks.
• 2. How much flexibility will you need later?
  No-code tools are improving fast-but they come with limits. If your product will eventually require complex logic, custom integrations, or performance optimizations, there will be a ceiling. Getting stuck later isn't just frustrating-it can be expensive.
• 3. What's your plan for scale and maintenance?
  No-code tools often let you skip DevOps, but over time you may trade ease-of-use for limited control. Meanwhile, custom builds require more resources but let you fully own and optimize your stack.

📊 A Simple Way to Frame It:

• Use no-code when validating ideas, testing small markets, or prototyping experiences.
• Use custom development when you’re scaling, seeking funding, or handling complex operations.

Sometimes the answer is both. A hybrid approach-starting with no-code, transitioning to custom-gives founders the best of both worlds.

That’s where Appstuck comes in. We specialize in helping AI, vibe code, and no-code projects that have hit a wall finally get polished and launched-with custom dev help if needed.

If you're at a crossroads, or just want a second opinion on your stack, happy to chat. Feel free to reach out.