Google AppSheet vs Thunkable

Google AppSheet is a no-code platform for creating applications and automations without writing code. Gemini can turn natural-language descriptions into app drafts and help make them more intelligent and easier to use. Apps collect information through forms, barcodes, locations, signatures, and photos, then store it in AppSheet databases. Workflows can send email, SMS, and push notifications using triggers, conditions, and branches. AppSheet connects with Google Workspace, Office 365, Dropbox, Salesforce, BigQuery, SQL databases, Apigee, REST APIs, and OData. Its apps support project management, operations, field work, human resources, sales, and marketing. They run on Android and iOS devices and in mobile or desktop browsers. Mobile apps support offline use with background synchronization; browsers cannot launch apps offline or cache images and documents offline. Built-in encryption, role-based access controls, security filtering, and usage monitoring address security needs. A free prototype supports up to 10 users. Paid plans start at 5 USD/user/mo, and a free plan is available.

Thunkable lets people create custom native mobile apps and websites without technical expertise. Its AI Builder turns prompts into apps, and Discuss Mode helps plan projects and troubleshoot issues. Visual design tools combine with blocks-based logic and a code editor for direct edits. Thunkable says apps can be published to Apple’s App Store, Google Play, and the web. Integrations include Cloudinary, Airtable, Firebase, Google Sheets, Webflow, Xano, Backendless, RevenueCat, APIs, Figma, and Termly. The free plan costs nothing and includes 2,000 AI tokens, three public projects, and five screens per project, but no private projects. Accelerator costs $18 a month. Builder is listed at $37 a year and Advanced at $99 a year, with pages displaying $37 and $99 per month. Testing downloads expire after 72 hours; distribution downloads remain available while paid subscriptions stay active.