Adalo vs Frontman

What is Adalo?

Adalo is a visual no-code AI app builder that allows users to design, build, and publish custom database-driven apps without writing code.

Who is Adalo for?

Adalo is primarily for individuals and businesses looking to build custom applications, such as delivery apps, eCommerce platforms, and order tracking systems, without needing coding skills.

What can I do with Adalo?

With Adalo, you can generate multi-screen apps using plain language descriptions, visually design your app layout on a multi-screen canvas, and publish your app to iOS, Android, and web platforms from a single project.

How much does Adalo cost?

Adalo offers a freemium pricing model, which includes a free plan with no credit card required, a hosted Postgres database, and 500 records with no time limit.

How is Adalo different from alternatives?

Adalo differentiates itself by combining visual app design with AI capabilities, allowing users to create functional apps quickly and easily without coding, while also providing built-in database management and multi-platform deployment.

Does Frontman modify my production build?

No. The framework plugin only activates when NODE_ENV=development. In a production build, the middleware is stripped out by tree-shaking. Your deployment bundle is identical whether Frontman is installed or not.

Which frameworks does Frontman support?

Next.js (App Router and Pages Router, Webpack and Turbopack), Astro (SSR, SSG, hybrid, Islands architecture), and Vite (React, Vue, Svelte, SolidJS). Each has a dedicated integration package: @frontman-ai/nextjs, @frontman-ai/astro, and @frontman-ai/vite.

What LLM providers does Frontman support?

You bring your own API keys. Supported providers include Anthropic (Claude), OpenAI (ChatGPT), OpenRouter, and any OpenAI-compatible API. You can also sign in with your Claude or ChatGPT subscription via OAuth. The AI agent server handles the routing — your keys are stored encrypted and never exposed to the browser.

Can Frontman edit backend code?

Yes. The AI agent can read, write, search, and grep any file in your project directory. It can also capture console logs, build errors, and run Lighthouse audits. It is optimized for visual frontend editing, but it is not limited to it.

How does Frontman handle security?

Frontman runs locally. It only modifies files in your project directory. It cannot run arbitrary shell commands, deploy code, or push to git. API keys are encrypted on the server and never exposed to the browser. Every change produces a git diff for your normal code review process. Read the full security model at /blog/security/.