The No-Code App Builder That Starts With Your Excel
You already built the logic in Excel. Now make it an app. Airrange is the no-code app builder designed for Excel power users — your formulas become the engine, the drag & drop builder creates the interface. No developers, no rewriting, no starting from scratch.
What Is a No-Code App Builder?
A no-code app builder is a platform that lets you create web and mobile applications without writing code. Instead of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, you use visual tools — drag & drop interfaces, form builders, and workflow editors — to design and publish apps.
No-code platforms have exploded in popularity because they let business users, analysts, and domain experts build the tools they need — without waiting for developer resources. The market includes platforms like Bubble, Glide, AppSheet, Adalo, and Retool.
But most no-code builders share one limitation: they start from zero. You define your data model, build your logic from scratch, and connect external data sources. That's where Airrange takes a fundamentally different approach.
Why Airrange Is Different
You don't start from zero — you start from Excel
Most no-code builders (Bubble, Glide, Adalo) ask you to define a data model, add fields, and build logic inside their platform. With Airrange, you open your existing Excel file. Your formulas, your data, your structure — that's your starting point. No migration, no rewriting.
Real Excel formulas, not a substitute
AppSheet has its own expression language. Bubble uses visual workflows. Glide has computed columns. None of them run Excel formulas natively. Airrange does. VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMPRODUCT, array formulas, named ranges — everything works exactly as in Excel.
Your files never leave your device
Other platforms require you to upload your data to their cloud. Airrange reads your Excel file directly in the browser. Only an encrypted app runtime is created for sharing — your original file stays on your device.
Built for calculations, not just data
Glide and AppSheet are great for list-based apps (directories, inventory, CRM). Airrange is built for calculation-heavy apps — pricing tools, financial models, insurance calculators, engineering formulas. If your value is in the formulas, Airrange is for you.
No-Code App Builder Comparison (2026)
| Airrange | Bubble | Glide | AppSheet | Adalo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start from | Your Excel file | Blank canvas | Google Sheets | Google Sheets | Blank canvas |
| Excel formulas | 100% native | No | No | Must rewrite | No |
| Data source | Excel (local + M365) | Built-in DB | Sheets / SQL | Sheets / SQL | Built-in DB |
| Best for | Calculations | Complex web apps | Mobile data apps | Google Workspace | Mobile apps |
| No coding | Yes | Yes (visual logic) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Responsive web | Yes | Yes | Mobile-first | Mobile-first | Mobile only |
| Embeddable | Yes | Limited | Limited | Limited | No |
| REST API creation | Yes (SpreadAPI) | Via workflows | No | Limited | No |
| Data stays local | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| EU hosting | Yes (Frankfurt) | No (US) | No (US) | No (US) | No (US) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | With Workspace | No |
| Pricing from | €19/mo | $29/mo | $25/mo | $5/user/mo | $45/mo |
Detailed comparisons: vs AppSheet · vs Glide · vs Retool · vs Open as App
How to Build an App With Airrange
Open your Excel file
Sign in to Airrange and open your Excel workbook. Works with local .xlsx files and Microsoft 365 online workbooks. Your file is read directly in the browser — nothing is uploaded.
Select inputs and outputs
Choose which cells are user inputs (text fields, dropdowns, sliders, date pickers) and which display calculated results. Airrange auto-detects your formulas and cell relationships.
Design the interface
Use the drag & drop builder to arrange elements, add labels, descriptions, charts, images, and navigation. Create multiple pages, group related fields, apply your branding.
Publish and share
Click publish. Your app gets a shareable URL. Embed it on your website, share via link, add to Microsoft Teams, or expose calculations as a REST API via SpreadAPI.
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What You Can Build With a No-Code App Builder
Pricing & Quote Tools
Let customers configure products and get instant pricing. Your Excel pricing model runs in the background — always accurate, always up to date.
Internal Business Tools
Replace spreadsheet-based workflows with proper apps. Approval processes, cost tracking, project calculators — all powered by your existing Excel logic.
Customer-Facing Calculators
ROI calculators, savings estimators, comparison tools. Embed on your website as lead generation tools that work 24/7.
Insurance & Finance Apps
Complex tariff calculations, risk scoring, premium estimators. Domain experts maintain the Excel model, end users see a polished app.
Data Collection Forms
Structured data entry that feeds into your spreadsheet. Validation, conditional fields, multi-step forms — without coding.
APIs for AI & Automation
Expose your Excel calculations as REST APIs. AI agents, chatbots, and automation platforms call your formulas programmatically.
Why Start From Excel?
Billions of spreadsheets already exist
There are an estimated 1.5 billion Excel users worldwide. Chances are, the business logic you need is already in a spreadsheet. Why rebuild it from scratch in a no-code platform?
Domain experts own the logic
The people who understand insurance tariffs, financial models, or engineering calculations are Excel experts — not developers. Airrange lets them stay in their element while delivering modern apps.
Instant updates
When rates change, regulations update, or models evolve — update the Excel file and republish. No app redesign, no developer sprint, no deployment pipeline.
Proven accuracy
Your Excel models have been tested, audited, and validated over years. Rewriting that logic introduces bugs. Airrange uses your actual formulas — the accuracy you already trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Airrange a no-code app builder?
Yes. Airrange is a no-code platform that turns Excel spreadsheets into web apps, calculators, forms, and APIs. No programming skills required — if you know Excel, you can build apps.
How is Airrange different from Bubble or Glide?
Bubble and Glide start from scratch — you build data models and logic inside their platform. Airrange starts from your existing Excel file. Your formulas become the app engine. This is ideal for calculation-heavy apps where the logic already exists in Excel.
Can I build an app without uploading my Excel file?
Yes — that's how Airrange works. Your Excel file is read directly in the browser. Only an encrypted app runtime is created for sharing. Your original file never leaves your device.
What types of apps can I build?
Calculators, pricing tools, quote generators, forms, dashboards, APIs, internal tools, and more. Anything where Excel formulas drive the logic. See our examples page for real-world use cases. See examples →
Is there a free plan?
Yes. Airrange offers a free plan with up to 25 app elements. No credit card required. Paid plans start at €19/month for more elements and features like data entry and analytics. See pricing →
Can I embed the app on my website?
Yes. Every Airrange app can be embedded via iframe on any website. Apps are fully responsive and work on all screen sizes.
Does Airrange work with Google Sheets?
Airrange is built for Excel. It works with local .xlsx files and Microsoft 365 workbooks. For Google Sheets-based apps, AppSheet or Glide are alternatives.