Windmill and Airplane have done some cool stuff and while we do share some common elements with both, there are a few key distinctions. Here’s how we think we’re carving out our own niche in the space:
1. Visual Flow Builder - We've gone all-in on making the interface really interactive and visual. Drag-and-drop actions to build rest APIs and workflows - it's super intuitive and handy for rapid prototyping.
2. Integrated Database - Fastgen has an integrated Postgres database, providing a unified environment for managing your data.
3. Debug Mode - We've got a 'Debug Mode' that throws light on how flows are churning away under the hood, step-by-step. It makes troubleshooting issues and optimizing workflow performance much easier.
4. Flexibility - We understand the need for a tool to be both accessible to less technical users and powerful enough to not restrict more advanced ones. With fastgen we try to strike that balance without compromising very technical users.
In short, we believe Fastgen adds a unique flavour to the broader low-code space with a blend of its features and focus on user experience.
At the moment, no. Our focus has been on providing a cloud-based low-code experience that you can access from anywhere without the need for local setup. However we are exploring ways to support it. For more details check out my other comment in response to a similar question.
Windmill and Airplane have done some cool stuff and while we do share some common elements with both, there are a few key distinctions. Here’s how we think we’re carving out our own niche in the space:
1. Visual Flow Builder - We've gone all-in on making the interface really interactive and visual. Drag-and-drop actions to build rest APIs and workflows - it's super intuitive and handy for rapid prototyping.
2. Integrated Database - Fastgen has an integrated Postgres database, providing a unified environment for managing your data.
3. Debug Mode - We've got a 'Debug Mode' that throws light on how flows are churning away under the hood, step-by-step. It makes troubleshooting issues and optimizing workflow performance much easier.
4. Flexibility - We understand the need for a tool to be both accessible to less technical users and powerful enough to not restrict more advanced ones. With fastgen we try to strike that balance without compromising very technical users.
In short, we believe Fastgen adds a unique flavour to the broader low-code space with a blend of its features and focus on user experience.