No-Code AI Tools: Empowering Everyone

You no longer need to write code to build useful apps or automation with AI. No-code AI tools let people create software, workflows, or AI-driven apps through visual interfaces and plain language - perfect for non-programmers. Since 2024, this space has grown with new platforms and features. Here we highlight the latest trends and examples (beyond earlier picks like Make, Softr, and Glide):

• Make.com (Integromat) - A powerful visual automation platform, now a go-to choice for creating complex AI-driven workflows. Make lets you drag-and-drop to integrate AI services (like OpenAI or Anthropic models) into your process. For example, you can visually design a workflow where an email triggers an AI text summary or an image generator, all without coding. Make’s popularity has surged because it’s flexible and more affordable than some competitors. It enables intricate automations that combine apps and AI in just a few clicks.

• Bubble and Softr – Popular no-code app builders are expanding their capabilities in 2025. Softr (used by over 600,000 people by 2025) allows building custom web apps from spreadsheets or databases. Originally limited to Airtable, Softr now lets users connect any data source (Google Sheets, SQL databases, etc.) to power their apps - making it easier to incorporate AI outputs or training data. Bubble, another leading platform, is launching a native mobile app builder so you can design mobile apps with no code. These platforms can integrate AI services via plugins or API connectors, so app creators can add features like chatbot assistants or predictive analytics into their no-code apps easily.

• Glide – Glide, known for turning Google Sheets data into slick apps, is now “AI-powered” to help build smarter internal tools. It can automatically pick the right machine learning model for your data and generate insights. For instance, a HR team could use Glide to make an employee FAQ app that has an AI answer bot, all set up through checkboxes and templates. Glide’s ability to connect to various data sources (Sheets, Excel, etc.) plus its new AI features means non-developers can create powerful business intelligence apps without writing any code.

• FlutterFlow – A no-code mobile app builder that’s leading the charge for native apps. FlutterFlow provides a drag-and-drop interface to build cross-platform apps, with support for integrating Firebase/SQL databases and even custom code if needed. In 2025, FlutterFlow stands out by adding more AI-assisted development. It might suggest app screens or handle boilerplate code for you. This helps solo entrepreneurs or small teams quickly prototype app ideas. Its continuous updates and an extensive component library have solidified FlutterFlow as a top choice for no-code mobile development.

• AI in Automation Platforms: Even general automation tools are embracing AI. For example, Zapier - known for connecting apps – introduced new beta features like AI Chatbots (to answer questions) and AI Agents (to perform tasks) that users can set up with no coding. This means someone with zero programming experience can create a custom AI assistant (for customer support, for instance) by simply configuring a few options. The trend is that AI capabilities are being baked into no-code platforms everywhere, from workflow tools to website builders, making it easier for anyone to leverage AI.

In short, no-code AI tools in 2025 offer more variety and power than ever. Whether you’re a project manager automating reports or an entrepreneur building an app, you have options beyond Make.com, Softr, and Glide. New entrants like Bubble’s mobile builder and AI-enhanced platforms like Glide and Zapier are expanding what’s possible. This democratization means you don’t need to write code to create smart applications - just bring your ideas and let the no-code tool handle the technical heavy lifting.