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Adalo vs Thunkable

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Adalo

No-Code

Build Anything & Publish Everywhere. With Scale.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Thunkable

No-Code

No-code, drag-and-drop mobile app builder priced by AI tokens and project counts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Adalo free plan does not allow publishing apps, maximum 500 records storage; Thunkable every paid tier is metered by a monthly AI token allowance, so heavy use of the AI assistant, which is the tool's main productivity feature, can be exhausted well before a billing period ends.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Adalo and Thunkable actually diverge.

Attributes where Adalo and Thunkable differ
AttributeAdaloThunkable
Pricing modelfreemiumPer month, tiered by AI token allowance and project count
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (No-Code).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Adalo

Nothing recorded that Thunkable does not also cover.

Only in Thunkable

  • Block-based logic editor
  • Native compilation
  • AI app assistant
  • Component marketplace
  • Live testing
  • Custom branding

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Adalo

  • No-code mobile app developmentnot Thunkable
  • Web app creation without codingnot Thunkable
  • Founder and entrepreneur MVPsnot Thunkable
  • Agency app deliverynot Thunkable

Thunkable

  • A non-developer or founder prototyping an app idea before hiring an engineernot Adalo
  • An educator teaching app-building concepts without requiring students to write codenot Adalo
  • A small business needing a simple internal or customer-facing app with modest logicnot Adalo
  • A hobbyist building a single published app who does not need more than one live app slotnot Adalo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Adalo

  • Free plan does not allow publishing apps, maximum 500 records storage
  • Starter plan limited to 1 published app and 1 editor
  • No usage-based charges across all plans, but storage limits enforced

Thunkable

  • Every paid tier is metered by a monthly AI token allowance, so heavy use of the AI assistant, which is the tool's main productivity feature, can be exhausted well before a billing period ends.
  • Only the Builder tier and above allow a live published app at all in useful numbers, so the entry-level paid plan cannot actually get an app onto the store in a meaningful way.
  • Block-based logic becomes unwieldy for apps with genuinely complex business rules, and there is no clean escape hatch to written code within the platform.
  • Native integrations and performance-sensitive features (heavy graphics, background processing) are limited compared to a coded framework, so the tool has a real complexity ceiling.
  • App ownership and export options are more restrictive than an open source framework; leaving the platform typically means rebuilding rather than exporting a portable codebase.

Pricing, plan by plan

Adalo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 0 published apps
    • 1 app editor
    • 500 records per app storage
  • Starter$36/month
    • 1 published app
    • 1 app editor
    • 5GB storage per team
  • Professional$52/month
    • 2 published apps
    • 5 app editors
    • 25GB storage per team
  • Team$160/month
    • 5 published apps
    • 10 app editors
    • 125GB storage per team

Thunkable

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2,000 AI tokens
    • 3 public projects
    • 5 screens per project
  • Accelerator$19/month
    • 20,000 AI tokens
    • 5 public and 1 private project
    • 10 screens per project
  • Builder$37/month
    • 50,000 AI tokens
    • Unlimited public, 10 private projects
    • Unlimited screens, 1 live published app
  • Advanced$99/month
    • 100,000 AI tokens
    • Unlimited private projects and live published apps
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Adalo if

  • You want to start without paying.
Adalo review

Choose Thunkable if

  • You need block-based logic editor.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want native compilation.
Thunkable review

Questions people ask

Is Adalo or Thunkable better?
Neither clearly leads. Adalo starts at Free and Thunkable at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Adalo or Thunkable?
Adalo starts at Free and Thunkable at Free.
Does Adalo or Thunkable run on more platforms?
Adalo runs on Web. Thunkable runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Adalo for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Adalo best used for?
Adalo is most often used for no-code mobile app development, web app creation without coding, founder and entrepreneur mvps, agency app delivery. Of those, no-code mobile app development and web app creation without coding are not what Thunkable is typically brought in for.
What can Adalo do that Thunkable cannot?
Thunkable covers Block-based logic editor, Native compilation, AI app assistant, Component marketplace.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Adalo: How many app editors are included in each Adalo plan?

Free and Starter plans include 1 editor. Professional tier adds 5 editors total, and Team tier provides 10 editors for collaborative development.

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Thunkable: Can I publish an app on the free plan?

The free plan is aimed at building and testing; live publishing capacity in a meaningful way starts on the Builder plan.

Adalo: What are Adalo pricing terms and what is included in annual billing?

All Adalo pricing is billed annually. Starter costs 36 USD per month (annual), Professional costs 52 USD per month (annual), and Team tier costs 160 USD per month (annual). No monthly billing option available.

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Thunkable: What happens if I run out of AI tokens?

AI-assisted generation stops working until the next billing cycle or an upgrade; manual block-based editing still works.

Adalo: How much storage does each Adalo plan provide?

Free plan provides 500 records per app, Starter offers 5GB per team, Professional includes 25GB per team, and Team tier provides 125GB per team storage.

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Thunkable: Is this suitable for a complex business app?

No. It is built for simple to moderately complex apps; heavy custom logic and native integrations are better served by a coded framework.

Adalo: What is the maximum number of published apps on the Professional plan?

The Professional plan (52 USD per month) allows 2 published apps. The Team plan (160 USD per month) extends this to 5 published apps.

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