Comparison
Custom Development or No-code — When Each Option Wins
Bubble, Webflow, Glide — no-code tools are excellent for validating an idea. But when it's time to scale, limitations appear. Here's how to decide.
Comparison table
Novia-Lab vs No-code — the criteria that matter.
| Criteria | Novia-Lab | No-code |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Guaranteed — dedicated team | Variable depending on the person |
| Skills | Full-stack: web, mobile, API, design | Limited to No-code |
| Time to start | Within days | Weeks to months |
| Predictable price | Clear estimate guaranteed | Variable / uncertain |
| Project continuity | Guaranteed by the team | Risk if the person leaves |
Our advantages
- No performance ceiling
- No vendor lock-in
- Unlimited integrations
- Full code ownership
FAQ
When is no-code enough?
To quickly validate an idea, a no-code tool can suffice. But once you have active users, complex integrations, or specific needs, custom development is the way to go.
Can you migrate from a no-code tool to custom?
Yes. We regularly do Bubble → Next.js, Webflow → custom app migrations. Data is imported, logic is rebuilt cleanly.
Is custom always more expensive than no-code?
Short-term yes, but no-code subscriptions (Bubble can cost $500–1,000/month at scale) plus workaround costs eventually exceed custom development.