<p>Following years of dedicated development, extensive market research, and the establishment of a comprehensive platform designed to facilitate the efficient and swift creation of applications, we are now prepared to accept your projects.</p><p><br>We greatly appreciate our beta users for their active participation in improving our platform for its launch. Thank you, Beta Qodlers 😉</p><p><br>Our teams have poured their hearts into this project, and we couldn't be prouder to support applications that help companies grow, innovate, and enhance their daily operations. Our passion is to see developers and users thrive in the web application development.</p><h2><br>What's New in Qodly 1.0.0?</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><img src="/sites/default/files/What&apos;s_New_in_Qodly_1.0.0.png" data-entity-uuid="02392c6b-2fe4-4552-9407-d46d260daca0" data-entity-type="file" alt="" width="1020" height="415"><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This release brings exciting new features:<br>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>Subscribe and start your new application with database backup service</strong>: Safeguard your data effortlessly. Our database backup service ensures that your application data is automatically backed up, providing you with peace of mind and security. No more sandbox limitations!&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Clone your sandbox or application</strong>: Your sandbox serves as a safe, isolated environment to test and refine new features without impacting live applications. You can now clone your sandbox, start a new application from scratch, or choose one from our catalog.<br>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Add deployment environments</strong> as Needed: Flexibly deploy your application releases in multiple environments. Customize your deployment process and add as many environments as your project requires.<br>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Public pages</strong>: Provide instant access to application pages without requiring login—ideal for welcome pages, e-commerce catalogs, and more. Enhance user experience and accessibility with just a click.<br>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Custom identity management</strong>: Create secure, branded login flows tailored to your needs. Gain full control over identity management.</li></ul><p><br>You can find the <a href="https://qodly.com/platform" target="_blank">features list here</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>What's Next?</h2><ul><li><strong>AI and marketplace&nbsp;</strong><br>This is just the beginning of an exciting journey! In the next months, we’ll be introducing incredible new features, including AI integration, a marketplace to publish your apps, custom components and page designs, connectors to popular applications, and much more.<br>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>New custom components</strong><br>Remember to follow the custom components list here to extend your widget panels. If you don't find what you need, you can add your own React widget and share it with the community. <a href="https://developer.qodly.com/docs/customComponent/overview" target="_blank">See documentation</a>.<br>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Business applications in the catalog</strong><br>We’ve started populating our catalog with business applications that you can reuse, customize, and offer to your clients. We’re continuously expanding this catalog, so stay tuned for more options.<br>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Join us for live webinars, demos, and meetups</strong><br>We will soon be organizing live webinars, demos, and meetups in France, Germany, the US, Japan, Australia and more. This will be a great opportunity to join, meet our team, and learn more about Qodly.</li></ul><p>Start your new app now and happy Qoding with Qodly! 😉</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p class="text-align-center"><a class="btn btn-violet" href="https://qodly.com/get-started" title="Join Us">Join Us Now</a><br><br>&nbsp;</p>

<p>What a year, Qodler! 2024 was a significant milestone for Qodly, marked by the unveiling of numerous exciting updates and features to our beta testers. Throughout the year, our blog has been a hub for insightful articles exploring the dynamic world of low-code and no-code development platforms. As we reflect on the year's highlights, here are the top five blog posts that resonated most with our readers:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://qodly.com/blog/hybrid-low-code-vs-low-code-platforms-whats-difference" target="_blank"><strong>#1. Hybrid Low-Code vs. Low-Code Platforms: What's the Difference?</strong></a> This article delves into the distinctions between hybrid low-code platforms and traditional low-code platforms, highlighting their unique features and benefits.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><img src="/sites/default/files/photo%204-b.png" data-entity-uuid="9827dacc-02f4-4477-b46a-35723481ff03" data-entity-type="file" alt="" width="1020" height="415"><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://qodly.com/blog/5-key-insights-low-code-platform-market-growth-future-and-industry-adoption" target="_blank"><strong>#2. 5 Key Insights on the Low-Code Platform Market — Growth, Future, and Industry Adoption</strong></a><strong>,</strong> An in-depth analysis of the low-code platform market, discussing its growth trajectory, future trends, and adoption across various industries.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><img src="/sites/default/files/photo%201-b.png" data-entity-uuid="a6f20cab-5888-46b3-88b8-2952b240f13c" data-entity-type="file" alt="" width="1020" height="415"><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://qodly.com/blog/low-code-vs-no-code-unveiling-key-differences" target="_blank"><strong>#3. Low-Code vs. No-Code: Unveiling the Key Differences</strong></a><strong>:</strong> An exploration of the differences between low-code and no-code platforms, examining their functionalities, target audiences, and use cases.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><img src="/sites/default/files/photo%202-b.png" data-entity-uuid="e8c4a8ae-00fe-4f11-b7c8-7383e05b59fe" data-entity-type="file" alt="" width="1020" height="415"><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://qodly.com/blog/how-build-custom-application" target="_blank"><strong>#4. How to Build a Custom Application</strong></a><strong>:</strong> A comprehensive guide outlining the steps involved in building a custom application, from ideation and market research to choosing a development platform and testing the final product.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><img src="/sites/default/files/photo%203-b.png" data-entity-uuid="743be94c-8af8-4414-9ef8-2882c654f01e" data-entity-type="file" alt="" width="1020" height="415"><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://qodly.com/blog/top-7-benefits-bespoke-application-development-low-code-platforms" target="_blank"><strong>#5. Top 7 Benefits of Bespoke Application Development with Low-Code Platforms</strong></a><strong>:</strong> An overview of the advantages of using low-code platforms for bespoke application development, including increased productivity, faster development speed, and enhanced compatibility.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><img src="/sites/default/files/photo%205-b.png" data-entity-uuid="8c21b004-082e-449f-93e0-b9750ea859b3" data-entity-type="file" alt="" width="1020" height="415"><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>To Conclude&nbsp;</h2><p>As we look ahead, 2025 is bringing even more innovation. From AI-powered productivity tools to multilingual application support and the ability to generate customized business documents, we’ll cover these features in detail through our upcoming blog posts.</p><p>Stay tuned for more exciting updates from Qodly.</p>

<p>In the world of application development, <strong>Low-Code Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)</strong> has become a transformative approach, enabling teams to build, deploy, and maintain applications faster and more efficiently than ever before.</p><p>With <strong>Qodly</strong>, you gain full control over every stage of your application’s lifecycle, from planning and prototyping to maintenance and eventual retirement. Its intuitive tools and user-centric design empower developers and business users alike, making ALM accessible even to small teams without extensive technical expertise.</p><p>This guide will walk you through the fundamentals of low-code ALM, explore its phases, and showcase how Qodly simplifies the entire process to help you achieve your development goals.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>What is Low-Code Application Lifecycle Management?</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) </strong>is the process of managing an application from its inception through deployment, maintenance, and eventual retirement.</p><p>ALM integrates with platform tools in a low-code development environment, enabling faster development cycles and simplified management.&nbsp;</p><p>Qodly takes this further by providing intuitive tools for every phase, ensuring developers and business users can collaborate effectively without needing extensive coding expertise.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Key Phases of Low-Code ALM with Qodly</h2><h3>1. <strong>Planning and Prototyping</strong></h3><p><strong>Objective:</strong> Define the problem, set objectives, and design workflows.</p><p><strong>Qodly Advantage: </strong>Qodly’s <strong>drag-and-drop interface</strong> and <strong>visual prototyping tools</strong> make it easy to design workflows, mock up applications, and share ideas with stakeholders. Teams can iterate on designs in real-time, reducing miscommunication and ensuring alignment before development begins.</p><p><strong>User Benefit:</strong> Early feedback and collaboration reduce costly revisions later, saving both time and resources.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>2. <strong>Development</strong></h3><p><strong>Objective:</strong> Build a robust, scalable application.</p><p><strong>Qodly Advantage: </strong>Qodly enables developers to leverage:</p><ul><li><strong>Prebuilt components</strong> to speed up development.</li><li><strong>Reusable modules</strong> for consistency and efficiency.</li><li><strong>A scripting environment</strong> that allows for customization when needed.</li></ul><p><strong>User Benefit:</strong> Even small teams can create sophisticated applications in record time without compromising on quality.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>3. <strong>Testing and Quality Assurance</strong></h3><p><strong>Objective:</strong> Ensure application reliability and performance.</p><p><strong>Qodly Advantage: </strong>Qodly provides built-in <strong>testing environments</strong> where you can simulate user scenarios, detect bugs, and validate workflows. Automated testing options help save time during the QA process.</p><p><strong>User Benefit:</strong> Deliver error-free applications faster, ensuring a positive experience for end users and fewer post-launch fixes</p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>4. <strong>Deployment</strong></h3><p><strong>Objective:</strong> Deliver the application to end users.</p><p><strong>Qodly Advantage: </strong>Qodly simplifies deployment with flexible hosting options, whether you prefer <strong>on-premises</strong>, <strong>cloud</strong>, or <strong>hybrid environments</strong>. Automated deployment tools handle configurations, making the process smooth.</p><p><strong>User Benefit:</strong> Roll out your application quickly and confidently, with tools that minimize downtime and disruptions during deployment.</p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>5. <strong>Maintenance and Updates</strong></h3><p><strong>Objective:</strong> Keep the application functional, secure, and aligned with user needs.</p><p><strong>Qodly Advantage: </strong>With <strong>live monitoring dashboards</strong> and automated update tools, Qodly simplifies ongoing maintenance. You can implement updates without downtime, ensuring uninterrupted service for users.</p><p><strong>User Benefit:</strong> Reduce the workload on your team by automating routine maintenance tasks, ensuring a secure and seamless experience for users.</p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>6. <strong>Retirement or Transition</strong></h3><p><strong>Objective:</strong> Decommission applications that are no longer needed or transition data to new systems.</p><p><strong>Qodly Advantage: </strong>Qodly’s <strong>data export tools</strong> ensure that no critical information is lost during application retirement, providing a smooth handoff for legacy systems.</p><p><strong>User Benefit:</strong> Preserve your valuable data and ensure compliance, even when retiring legacy applications.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Why Use Qodly for Low-Code ALM?</h2><p>Qodly offers a range of features tailored to each ALM phase, including:</p><ul><li><strong>Collaboration Tools:</strong> Facilitate teamwork with real-time updates and shared environments.</li><li><strong>Performance Analytics:</strong> Gain actionable insights into application usage and performance.</li><li><strong>Security Compliance:</strong> Built-in security features to meet regulatory requirements.</li></ul><p>With Qodly, even small development teams can efficiently manage the entire application lifecycle, saving time and reducing costs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Overcoming Common Challenges in Low-Code ALM</h2><p>While Qodly makes ALM more accessible, challenges like managing complex workflows or avoiding vendor lock-in can arise. Here's how to address them:</p><ul><li><strong>Complex Workflows:</strong> Use Qodly’s advanced scripting features to handle intricate requirements.</li><li><strong>Vendor Lock-In:</strong> Leverage Qodly’s <strong>data export</strong> and integration capabilities to maintain flexibility.</li><li><strong>Team Training:</strong> Use Qodly’s comprehensive learning resources to upskill your team.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><hr><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Start Your Low-Code ALM Journey with Qodly</h2><p>Low-Code Application Lifecycle Management is the backbone of efficient and scalable application development. With Qodly, managing your application's lifecycle becomes straightforward, empowering your team to deliver high-quality solutions faster.</p><p>Ready to experience the benefits of Qodly? <a href="https://qodly.com/" rel="noopener"><span>Learn more about Qodly</span></a> and begin your journey into low-code development today!</p>

<p>We know many of you have been eagerly awaiting our pricing model, and we’re excited to share that it’s finally here! After months of careful planning and gathering feedback, we’ve crafted a simple, transparent, and flexible pricing structure that we believe will meet your needs and help you scale with ease.</p><p>Our pricing is based on three metrics:</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="tab-stops:list .5in;">Number of environments</li><li style="tab-stops:list .5in;">Settings per environment</li><li style="tab-stops:list .5in;">Monthly data transfer to the internet</li></ul><p>An environment is a Docker container that includes the Qodly server and services for backup shared in a Virtual Machine. Data and users are managed by the environment.&nbsp;</p><p>Qodly Studio includes all features without any limitations.</p><p><strong><u>Our pricing plan is user-independent, covering an unlimited number of developers and users!</u></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Pricing Plans</h2><p><span>We offer two pricing plans: Sandbox and Application.</span></p><p><span>Sandbox is free forever, perfect for exploring Qodly, testing new releases, and trying catalog applications. It has limited resources, no additional environments, and sleep mode is enabled.</span></p><p><span>The Application plan is designed for projects intended to go live.</span><br>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Per Environment</strong></h3><p>Start with a development environment and add as many deployment environments as you need. The main differences between development and deployment environments, are accessibility to Studio and the ability to add custom domains.<br>&nbsp;</p><img src="/sites/default/files/schema-Console-%20(1).webp" alt="Qodly Deployment Model" width="3309" height="1647"><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3><strong>Settings per Environment</strong></h3><p>Configure the power (Memory and vCPU) and storage space as needed. Upgrades/Downgrades are available anytime.<br>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Outbound Internet Data</strong></h3><p>Data transfer is calculated per gigabyte monthly. Manage your budget with email alerts and choose a data pack if you can estimate your usage in advance. This will lower the cost per gigabyte. If you consume more than the estimated amount, the excess will be billed separately.</p><p>Subscriptions are non-binding and can be canceled at any time. Use our <a href="https://qodly.com/pricing">cost calculator</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><a href="https://qodly.com/pricing"><img src="/sites/default/files/calculator.gif" alt="Qodly Pricing Calculator" width="962" height="704"></a><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3><strong>Many use cases adressed with pay as you grow model</strong></h3><p>For managing a custom application, you need two environments: development and production. You can create a staging environment for testing and remove it afterward. The estimated cost is around €80 per month. You can increase the storage, select an appropriate data pack, and adjust the power based on application requirements.</p><p>Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) will have the capability to maintain a deployment environment for each client or version in production. They will benefit from a seamless one-click deployment process, allowing them to select specific releases for each environment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p class="text-align-center"><a href="https://qodly.com/pricing" target="_blank">Visit the new pricing page</a></p><p class="text-align-center">&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>What's Next?</strong></h2><p>In the coming weeks, we will be launching Qodly 1.0.0, enabling you to start your new applications from scratch, from the catalog, or by cloning your sandbox.</p><p>Should you require a custom pricing model, please <a href="https://qodly.com/contact" target="_blank"><u>contact us</u></a>, and we would be pleased to assist you.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Qodly now offers three ready-to-use business application templates, designed to help you save time, reduce complexity, and rapidly address key business needs.&nbsp;</p><p>These templates offer real-world, practical solutions that leverage the power of Qodly’s components to streamline your processes, improve efficiency, and enhance your team’s productivity—right out of the box.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>O'Task: For Project, Task, and Incident Management</h2><p>O'Task simplifies the way you manage projects, tasks, and incidents, providing a clear, structured approach to workflow management. Whether you're overseeing a team or handling multiple projects, this template helps you stay organized, prioritize tasks, and track progress effortlessly.&nbsp;</p><p>It’s an ideal solution for teams looking to improve collaboration, reduce bottlenecks, and keep everything on track.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Vacay Manager: Simplified Employee Scheduling</h2><p>Efficient vacation scheduling is crucial for maintaining smooth operations, and Vacation Manager offers a simple, effective solution. Designed with HR teams in mind, this template automates scheduling, tracks employee time-off requests, and integrates various Qodly components for seamless management.&nbsp;</p><p>It empowers you to stay on top of employee availability, avoid scheduling conflicts, and ensure fair and transparent vacation policies—all with minimal effort.</p><img src="/sites/default/files/vacay.gif" data-entity-uuid="7f43cf29-3dd1-4372-bf71-c1f10d8aecdf" data-entity-type="file" alt="Vacay Template" width="1920" height="954"><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Restaurant Manager: Efficient Restaurant Operations</h2><p>Restaurant Manager brings together Qodly’s powerful components to streamline restaurant operations, from reservations and orders to inventory and customer management. This template provides a comprehensive solution that helps you reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and boost operational efficiency. Whether you’re managing a small café or a large restaurant, this template helps you focus on what matters most—delivering excellent service to your customers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>More Templates are Coming Soon</h2><p>These three templates are just the start. As part of our commitment to providing you with powerful business solutions, we’re continually expanding the Qodly catalog with more templates designed to simplify processes, save time, and improve your operations. Stay tuned for even more ready-to-use applications tailored to meet the needs of various industries.</p><p>Explore the <a href="https://cloud.qodly.com/" target="_blank">Qodly catalog</a> today and unlock the full potential of these business solutions for your organization!</p>

<p>In an era where digital transformation is essential to staying competitive, businesses are looking for faster, more cost-effective ways to build software. Traditional development methods, while powerful, can be time-consuming and resource-intensive.&nbsp;</p><p>Low-code platforms like <a href="https://qodly.com/" target="_blank">Qodly</a> are stepping in to change the game, empowering organizations to accelerate their development cycles, empower non-technical users, and reduce costs without compromising on quality. By lowering the barriers to app creation, low-code is helping businesses transform ideas into reality with unprecedented speed and flexibility, opening new possibilities for innovation and growth.</p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Rapid Development: Speed to Market at the Core</h3><p>Low-code development platforms are designed to ease the development process, allowing companies to bring their ideas to life quickly. In a traditional development environment, building a complex application requires extensive programming and testing, which can take months or even years.&nbsp;</p><p>Qodly reduces this timeframe significantly by offering pre-built components, intuitive interfaces, and visual tools that allow developers to build applications rapidly.&nbsp;</p><p>For organizations, this translates into faster delivery of business-critical software, allowing them to stay competitive and respond quickly to market demands.</p><img src="/sites/default/files/B-1.jpg" data-entity-uuid="e87b71f3-3a3d-40a6-bc88-7065931b3e90" data-entity-type="file" alt="Speed to Market at the Core" width="1020" height="415"><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Empowering Non-Technical Users: Citizen Developers</h3><p>One of the defining characteristics of low-code platforms is their accessibility. By simplifying the process of application development, Qodly and similar platforms make it possible for non-technical users—often called "citizen developers"—to create applications without extensive coding experience.&nbsp;</p><p>This democratization of development opens up new possibilities for innovation within organizations, allowing individuals with domain expertise to take a more active role in creating the tools they need to succeed.&nbsp;</p><p>This empowerment of citizen developers has significant benefits. Not only does it relieve some of the burden on IT departments, but it also brings fresh perspectives to the development process.&nbsp;</p><p>When employees from different departments can create their own applications, they are better equipped to solve specific challenges and manage workflows tailored to their needs.&nbsp;</p><p>This shift reduces bottlenecks and fosters a culture of innovation across the organization, as individuals are encouraged to take initiative and build solutions that address immediate issues.</p><img src="/sites/default/files/B-2.jpg" data-entity-uuid="8c037552-3aa1-4b8d-b47c-79ca942c4dfe" data-entity-type="file" alt=" Empowering Non-Technical Users" width="1020" height="415"><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Cost Efficiency: Doing More with Less</h3><p>With traditional development, time is money—every additional hour spent coding, testing, and refining an application translates into increased costs. Low-code platforms like Qodly address this issue by significantly <a href="https://qodly.com/blog/qodly-good-websites-comprehensive-review" target="_blank">reducing development time</a>, thereby cutting down on overall expenses. Organizations can now bring applications to market faster and at a lower cost, freeing up resources for other critical initiatives.</p><p>Moreover, by empowering non-technical users to contribute to development, low-code platforms reduce the need for specialized coding resources. Businesses can achieve more with their existing teams, eliminating the need to hire additional developers or contract external agencies. This cost efficiency is especially beneficial for smaller organizations and startups that need powerful applications but may lack extensive development budgets.&nbsp;</p><p>In addition, the ease of modifying and updating applications on a low-code platform enables companies to scale solutions as their needs evolve, without major redevelopment efforts. This adaptability is another cost-saving advantage, as applications can grow alongside the organization without requiring extensive reengineering.</p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Focus on User Experience: A Design-First Approach</h3><p>With more companies recognizing the importance of user-centered design, low-code platforms make it easier to create, test, and iterate on user interfaces rapidly. Qodly, for instance, encourages a design-first approach, enabling developers to prototype applications quickly, gather user feedback, and refine the experience before final deployment. This iterative design process ensures a higher quality user experience and allows teams to make user-driven improvements that increase satisfaction and adoption rates.</p><img src="/sites/default/files/B-4.jpg" data-entity-uuid="dce521b0-d73e-4fc6-94e1-c8922e3330e6" data-entity-type="file" alt="Cost Efficiency" width="1020" height="415"><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Facilitating Innovation and Flexibility</h3><p>Innovation is essential for businesses that want to stay competitive, and low-code platforms foster an environment where experimentation is not only possible but encouraged.&nbsp;</p><p>In traditional development, experimentation can be costly and time-intensive, limiting the ability of businesses to try out new ideas. However, low-code platforms like Qodly allow organizations to rapidly build and test different concepts, experimenting with various workflows, designs, and functionalities.&nbsp;</p><p>For instance, businesses can quickly prototype new features or test different versions of an application to determine which one best meets their users’ needs. This flexibility allows companies to pivot easily, trying out new solutions and responding to feedback with minimal effort. The ability to iterate quickly and without a major investment in development resources means companies can take more calculated risks, driving innovation and staying ahead of competitors.</p><img src="/sites/default/files/B-3.jpg" data-entity-uuid="82dc4816-9f7b-403f-8d0d-3dac765437d0" data-entity-type="file" alt="Facilitating Innovation and Flexibility" width="1020" height="415"><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Conclusion: The Low-Code Revolution&nbsp;</h3><p>The rise of low-code platforms represents a transformative shift in the world of business application development. By accelerating development timelines, lowering costs, and empowering non-technical users, platforms like Qodly are reshaping how companies approach their software needs.&nbsp;</p><p>Low-code offers a way for businesses to be more responsive, innovative, and customer-focused, ultimately leading to a more agile, resilient organization.&nbsp;</p><p>In the years to come, as more organizations adopt low-code, we can expect to see a world where creating powerful, user-friendly applications is accessible to more people across an organization.&nbsp;</p><p>The technology’s potential is enormous, with far-reaching implications for the future of business technology, team dynamics, and customer experience.&nbsp;</p><p>For organizations looking to stay competitive, low-code platforms like Qodly offer an invaluable pathway to accelerated development, democratized innovation, and sustainable growth.</p>