We've built 35+ startups in our studio. Here are the 40+ no-code tools that we use.
I'm leading a startup agency. We're building products for 14 years and our core background is product engineering.
We use lots of no-code (and full-code) tools to build startups for our clients + launch our own startups.
I was surprised that many founders still don't know about no-code tools, so let me share you all the useful tools that we use to build our startups.
Hope you'll find this list helpful (you can find the links to tools in the bottom).
What is no-code?
No-code is a startup tech software that you can use without knowing how to code. It helps you build products fast without hiring hardcore tech cofounder. Note that you still should be more or less tech-savvy to use these tools (if you don't afraid to open Notion or Figma you'll be fine).
No-code tools typically have good API, integrate well with each other and in some cases are so good that even can replace a development team.
Marketing Website Builders
Learn to launch your first landing page version in seconds. Choose the simplest platform that you can update regularly on your own. Website is not done one time and forever — you should constantly update your copy, case studies and other content.
If you're still coding your landing pages I strongly recommend you to try website builders. You'll save ton of time and money (like we did).
Tools: Webflow, Framer, ConvertKit, Super so+Notion, Yep so
Forms & Data
Collect signup forms and other data from your customers. Embed your form easily on your website and automate with other tools.
Tools: Tally Forms, AirTable, TypeForm
Automation
Connect your tools together to automate complex workflows.
Example workflow: on new signup form request from Tally send new welcome email with SendGrid and create a data record in Airtable.
Tools: Zapier, Make, IFTTT, PhantomBuster
Product Management
Visualize your complex ideas before building, monitor team progress and align your product vision
Tools: Linear, Loom, Trello, Notion, Miro
Calendar
Allow your customers schedule demo call with your team with minimum friction.
Tools: Cal com, Calendly, SavvyCal
Emails
Send automated emails on new signups to open up a channel with your clients. Send group emails to your clients to announce updates. Analyse open/click rates. Send drip campaigns. Engage with your subscribers regularly.
Tools: MailerLite, SendGrid, MailChimp
Payments
Collect payments with payment links. Sell SaaS and Digital Products with subscriptions or one-time payment. Collect taxes (Paddle).
Tools: Stripe, Paddle, LemonSqueezy, GumRoad
Customer Engagement
Create operational chat with your team, build community with your clients.
Tools: Slack, Crisp chat, Discord, Circle so, Lu ma
Testimonials
Get reviews for all the work that you do and show the best quotes on the website to attract new clients. React quickly on unsatisfied clients.
Tools: Senja so, Testimonial to
Analytics
Set launch goals and measure results. Collect web analytics, clicks, heatmaps and record sessions.
Tools: PostHog, HotJar, MixPanel, Plausible, Google Analytics
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Frankly, no-code is not that easy, even though it simplifies tech greatly. But no-code tools allow you to build workflows quickly and launch early. And this is super healthy for your startup.
Comment with the questions on your tech stack, I'll try to help!
See the complete stack with the links (150+ tools that we're using, no sign up required)
Nice, just submitted Flezr NoCode Builder for Google Sheets and Supabase
Igor, thank you for generously sharing the extensive list of no-code tools your startup agency relies on. Your experience in building 35+ startups is impressive, and the tools you've highlighted cover various aspects of startup development. Here are a few thoughts and observations:
Empowering Non-Coders:
The emphasis on no-code tools is noteworthy. It's clear that you believe in empowering non-coders to bring their ideas to life efficiently. The tools you've listed cover a wide range of functionalities, making it accessible for entrepreneurs with diverse skill sets.
Efficiency and Time Savings:
Your recommendation to use website builders for landing pages resonates with the idea of efficiency and time savings. It's a reminder that startups should focus on iterating and updating content regularly, and no-code tools can significantly expedite this process.
Seamless Integration with APIs:
The mention of no-code tools having good APIs and seamless integration capabilities is crucial. This interoperability simplifies the workflow and enhances the overall efficiency of the development process.
Workflow Automation:
The inclusion of automation tools like Zapier, Make, IFTTT, and PhantomBuster reflects a commitment to streamlining complex workflows. Automation is a key element in maximizing productivity, especially for smaller teams.
Versatile Product Management:
The variety of tools for product management, including Linear, Loom, Trello, Notion, and Miro, showcases a recognition of diverse needs in visualizing, monitoring, and aligning team progress and product vision.
Nice thanks for sharing
Remember don't add your email address to a website as you are opening yourself up to a email scraper scraping your email address and spamming you.
Either use a form backend service like fabform.io or stop email harvesting with a tool like veilmail.io
If you are doing blogging I would recommend you to try out creativeblogtopic.com . It will analyze thousands of keywords related to your niche and target customer and then give your the analysis of keywords and the best blog title and writing style to get more organic traffic. Give it a try
Thanks for sharing. So so useful
That's a pretty good list man! Thanks for sharing
Awesome list! I'll check out the complete list. Thanks
Great!
Great information.
great list. Thanks for sharing!
Just remember not to put your email address on your website or it will be scraped and used to spam.
You can use a free email to link tool to prevent email spam. Your email address will be protected behind a friendly captcha. https://veilmail io
How do you guys go about the project scoping? How long does it take from when clients come to you with an idea to when development actually starts?
You've presented a thorough list of no-code solutions that might be quite useful for agencies and startups trying to optimise their workflows and product development. It's wonderful to see how no-code technology is being used to benefit the community.
No-Code is great. For me the best way to start or learn is to use No-Code templates (that's why I decided to create marketplace for No-Code templates 😁 )
Great website by the way! 🔥🔥🔥
These are 10 No-code tool, I used for running my Multiple Online business.
1/ Hypefury
I’ve been using this for nearly two years to automate my content. This is the reason my content runs on autopilot even when I’m holidaying.
And of course, I’d rather spend 60 minutes a week doing this than manually hopping onto Twitter and getting distracted.
Schedules tweets and LinkedIn posts
Runs Auto DMs (great for campaigns)
Saves me 20 hours a month!
2/ Helper-AI 2.0
Just type “Help” and instant access GPT-4 on any site + Complete Ownership and source code.
Why use it?
✓ 3x Productivity, Write code & Excel Formulas, Rewrite, Research, and more.
✓ Work Great with all macOS + Windows.
✓ Resell at any cost ( 100% Ownership + Source Code )
🔗 www.helperai.info
3/ ConvertKit
This is the most popular email marketing tool amongst creators.
It's where I run my Side Hustle Saturdays newsletter.
I waited for too long (1.5 years) to hop onto Convertkit because it’s expensive.
I’m glad I hopped into it. I get:
detailed metrics
customisable segmentation
a powerful email marketing software
4/ Gumroad
I used to host all my products there until the ne
w rule came in this year and increased the fee from 5% and 14.8%
I still host my digital products and freebies here. I’ve only moved my courses as they’re high ticket.
It’s amazing because it has:
pay-what-you want
a simple landing page
is super easy to ship
If you’re new to products, start here.
The PWYW is an especially powerful feature because even if your product costs $0, you can make money. My free Side Hustler Checklist has made $1459.47 because a few people donated.
5/ Canva
I use it for my ebooks and LinkedIn thumbnails.
easy to use
so many designs to choose from!
did I tell you how damn easy it is?
I didn’t buy the pro version until a year ago, so don’t think you need it and can’t do without it.
More about this in the end…
6/ Clockify
This is where I track my hours and boast about working under 4 hours/ day.
free
simple
keeps you on track
improves productivity
7/ Google Sheets
I use it to
track finances
store ideas
record my work
I know Notion is popular for this but I like the plain ol’ Google stuff.
8/ TopmateHQ
I conducted my first-ever free webinar and made $1407.58 in 75 minutes thanks to pay-what-you-want.
I now have my coaching calls here + will conduct future webinars.
It rocks because of:low fee
easy to use
has PWYW model
you can create packages
you can also upload digital products
9/ Passionfroot
I have a transparent rate card for brand sponsorships. The thing is, I don’t want to haggle and go back and forth on negotiations.
Both parties shouldn’t waste time, right?
This is:
free
super easy to use
creates an attractive landing page
eases the load of back-and-forth negotiation
I plug this in my newsletter and send it when somebody reaches out to me for a brand collaboration.
10/ Calendly
I don’t do calls, per se.
95% of the time it's the calls with my Summit 21 students before we kick off the cohort.
free
easy integration of Zoom
you can customise your availability
That’s a wrap!
Love,
PhantomBuster is a great one