# Plant an App Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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Plant an App

4.6 (12)

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Last updated January 9th, 2026

# Reviews of Plant an App

Ease of use

4.5

Customer Service

4.9

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Anthony C.  
Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Low Code Development of Medical Communication Solution"

July 27, 2021

5.0

Plant an App has been the first development team we have worked with. The team provided to us has been excellent to work with despite the time zone differences. The regular weekly online meetings and introduction to a task platform has allowed regular communication, often allowing answers to be made to questions from the developers as they are posted. The development team has provided a transparency to the build process, giving us the confidence of being able to complete the brief even with the changes in the scope of the application.

Pros

The Low Code Plant an App platform has allowed the rapid and flexible development of a medical communication solution leveraging on the underlying DotNetNuke platform. It has allowed our company to work closely with the Plant an App development team, being able to see the program development in real time. The ability to be able to use the platform as development is progressing allows rapid application testing and ability to change direction of development without the need to large changes to base code such as in traditional programming. The ongoing development of the Plant an App platform as well as the Low Code Café sessions is constantly adding new features and solutions every week. Our small company started with limited programming knowledge. In 3 months of working with the developers we have been able to learn to develop our own components, entities, SQL, workflows and razorscript code to add to the application development.

Cons

The main issue I have faced is trying to implement a different skin into the application that makes use of the current bootstrap features. This can limit some UI design features, but does not take away the underlying power of the platform. As with any software tool, upgrades to underlying components can always cause issues with past projects. But with the regular updates from the Plant an App development team we are confident that this design feature will be available in the not too distant future.

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TD

Tycho D.  
Business owner  
Internet  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Game changer. We are in a great spot, now."

January 12, 2023

5.0

From business perspective: our development speed has increased 6 times. And maintenance of a lot of code is basically out sourced as it is leveraged by the platform. Hard to quantify what that saves per year but it is a lot.Projects run smoother as we are able to iterate faster.

Pros

The first encounter was very pleasant. The UI feels intuitive and creates a feel of certainty. As agile software development means a lot of new insights (customers often redefine specs when they see what they got) and iterations, Plant an App allows this flexibility. After a few days you really understand the concept and how all features are connected and available. Tons of actions that you can use for not only forms but also ini workflows, automations and API's.

Cons

Would be great to have more hands on documentation.

Alternatives considered

[OutSystems](https://www.capterra.com/p/103451/OutSystems/)[Mendix](https://www.capterra.com/p/126575/Mendix-App-Platform/)[Betty Blocks](https://www.capterra.com/p/158043/Betty-Blocks/)

Reason for choosing Plant an App

We selected Plant an App for several reasons. First of all, it was way easier to start. The UI is very comprehensive which allows us to have more people work on our products. Second, their support has been great. Easy access, swift responses and in 1-on-1 sessions never felt they were on the clock. Last: we have been able to create anything. You can do bits with no-code, you can do more fancy stuff with low-code but also inject your own custom code if you want.

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JB

Jeff B.  
Tech Systems Director  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great No-Code Low-Code Option"

June 17, 2021

4.0

DNN Sharp and Plant an App have allowed us to quickly deploy a new comprehensive app for one of our key functions in our organization.

Pros

We've used DNN Sharp for years and as Plant an App was developed we were intrigued by the responsiveness of the developers to user input on functionality. It takes the flexibility of the original tools and brings them into a much more user friendly environment. I'm looking forward to transitioning many of our existing tools to the new platform.

Cons

The only challenge we face is knowing which context we are working in as well as which pattern of code is needed for various functions. Do we use C#, java or SQL logic?

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Response from Plant an App

June 21, 2021

Your insights are much appreciated, Jeff! The programming languages used for the low-code part are in most cases interchangeable and depend on user preference. However, in some cases some would perform better than others - for example, using SQL if the need is to operate on data or Javascript if the need is to manipulate some JSON objects. I will take this subject to the team to prepare resources that would assist with this decision. Might be a very good subject for a Low-Code Cafe or a course on the Low-Code Academy.

pW

phil W.  
Application Aprchitect  
Retail  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Low Code speed with the flexibility of custom development, a winning combination"

July 23, 2021

5.0

I have automated many business processes, decreasing the labor-intensiveness dramatically, and providing a cleaner, more integrated solution than the disparate processes that were in place before. It allows for building much more complete solutions than other no/low code platforms (like caspio), while providing flexibility to NOT having a licensing model that is per user and penalizes success (like most of the other low code platforms we looked at).

Pros

the flexibility of the product, the ability to rapidly build custom solutions, the wealth of existing options for building a complete solution, including the useful plugins to provide an end-to-end solution for the business. it is also a very cost-effective solution compared to the per-user licensing most other products in this space use.

Cons

since it is right now more of a niche tool, not a lot of resources (other than the plant-an-app website itself and their seminars) out there for trouble-shooting or learning excercises, but plant-an-app does have a responsive community to help resolve issues

Reason for choosing Plant an App

I already had experience with the tools this product grew from, so I already knew they were built on a stable, quality concept, add in the cost-effectiveness of this new version, the excellent support, and the great enhancements they have been making to the tool, and it just made this solution a way better choice than any of its competitors.

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MB

Mark B.  
Business Owner & Programmer  
Internet  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Low Code Rapid Application Development"

October 5, 2021

5.0

My overall experience with Plant an App has been extremely positive. It puts rapid development within my reach, there are multiple opportunities to learn and grow, there is interaction with the company and a community around the product. The biggest thing is creating successful solutions on time for clients.

Pros

This software allows me to create online applications rapidly. It does so by packaging actions that would ordinarily require a programmer to develop into prebuilt building blocks with changeable settings. Plant an App simplifies the creation of database interactions, workflows, scheduled procedures, API's and more to the act of filling in the right settings. It still allows me to extend functionality with code if desired. It enables me as an integrator to create applications and deliverables that otherwise would have been out of my reach.

Cons

Like most software in this genre, this product is relatively new and some change in features and organization and licensing are to be expected short term. That said, there is direct contact available with company reps and opportunities to contribute to the success of the product.

Reason for choosing Plant an App

I was already using a number of the components of Plant an App before switching. These component modules were already the best-in-class. Packaging them together and adding additional features created synergy and an ideal and complete application development platform.

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Jim E.  
Development and Innovation Manager  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The foundation for our rapid application development"

August 31, 2021

5.0

We have used Plant an App as the basis for a range applications directed at students, staff and the wider public. These include large scale solutions used by most students and staff. Plant an App allows us to spin up applications rapidly while maintaining a visual identity that is consistent with the rest of the web presence. The applications are straightforward to maintain and extend over time.

Pros

Very quick onboarding of new team members. Scales from the simplest registration forms to full line of business applications. Can be seamlessly integrated into existing branded websites. A range of options for extensibility and customisation. Active product development and responsive customer support.

Cons

Self-hosting requires some experience of Windows Server, SQL Server and the DNN CMS platform. The pace of product development can be challenging when managing a large self-hosted estate.

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RC

Roberto C.  
CTO  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Low Code for Software Engineering - The only limit is the sky"

July 15, 2021

4.0

I have been a customer of the modules that form the basis of PlantAnApp for many years and switching to PAA was the natural evolution, being able to leverage the experience already gained. The product is evolving very quickly and overall I find it an excellent platform for a developer who wants to drastically reduce development time.

Pros

Very features rich framework and application builder Unlike other platforms born in the "period of lowcode", the components of which PlantAnApp AppBuilder is composed come from over 10 years of use in critical business applications and have a maturity and flexibility that allow to realize any kind of application. Many "simplified" platforms soon show their limits when confronted with complex cases, while I have not yet found things "that can not be done" with PlantAnApp.

Cons

The learning curve may be a bit steep but it is the price to pay for extreme flexibility.

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JM

Jerry M.  
Lead Programmer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Plant-An-App is simply the best way to begin a new project!!!"

June 9, 2021

4.0

Simply Amazing.

Pros

As a programmer, time is money. I am at a point where I no longer need to validate my programming skills by doing it the hard way. Plant-An-App allows me to use my in depth knowledge of programming to steer a system to success instead of coding to success. I am out racing my dirt bike even faster then before... Also, I am training my 17 year old son right now. I am skipping the years of computer science that I had to have and taking him straight to job site. Amazing that I can even consider that. Thank you Plant-An-App.

Cons

Like any programming language or system design, it must evolve. This product will be better tomorrow than it was yesterday. Get on the ride with us.

Reason for choosing Plant an App

Many years of working with DNN Sharp products and team.

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Response from Plant an App

June 21, 2021

Jerry, your feedback is much appreciated and thank you for being our no 1 fan!

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Tech Lead, Strategic Alliances and Business Development  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Great platform for building low code"

October 7, 2021

4.0

First experience using low code and am pleasantly surprised with how easy it is to bootstrap applications using Plant an App.

Pros

Low code has been gaining more and more traction in the market. Plant an App is a good example of a platform that is feature-rich and provides lots of training and support. This is important from two standpoints - technical and non-technical folks. The example that is provided is a great way to get started with low-code with videos and in-depth tutorials provided. This helps to lower the overall learning curve. From the beginning you can setup an app and move quickly into configuring the various components (pages, entities, connectors, etc.). You can even design and setup API endpoints. There aren't many connectors available but GitHub and Slack cover the basics.

Cons

While there is a lot of supporting documentation, it would be nice to have more context within the wizards. There's still a learning curve and having experience with DNN is useful. There are a decent amount of tool tips within the platform itself, which is nice. It would be great to have more gamification features built into the platform. Would like more documentation and capabilities in the Automation section.

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CA

Craig A.  
Managing Partner  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Plant an App"

September 10, 2021

5.0

Absolutely awesome. Easy to use product and very powerful

Pros

As a pseudo coder I am able to develop in depth applications with relative ease. The plant an App product allows me to use their helpers to develop what is needed.

Cons

Customizing tokens - would love more training topics around customizations - such as My Tokens creating and talking with DNN.

Reason for choosing Plant an App

Been using the product for years and it is very easy to use.

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MR

Mark R.  
Founder  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Plant an App is excellent for building custom enterprise solutions"

July 9, 2021

5.0

Numerous.

Pros

All of the tools available with Plant an App allow individuals or small teams to build enterprise level web-based software solutions with nearly unlimited possibilities. The platform is outstanding.

Cons

The learning curve can be steep at first but Plant An App does an excellent job of onboarding to get a user up to speed quickly. They also always provide excellent training videos and use case examples.

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DL

Davide L.  
Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Low code for DNN"

July 7, 2021

4.0

Can develop fast solution for out customer

Pros

Easy to use Lots of updates Fast development

Cons

Good for custom solution but hard to scale at the Moment

Reason for choosing Plant an App

Ows isn't update often

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