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{{Short description|Indian technology company}}
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{{Infobox company
| name = AppyPie
| logo = Appy-Pie-Logo.png
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| industry = Software, No-code development
| founded = {{Start date and age|2016|01|21}} in [[Noida]], India
| founder = Abhinav Girdhar
| hq_location =
| key_people =
| products = App Builder, Website Builder, Automate, Design
| website = {{URL|https://www.appypie.com/}}
}}
'''AppyPie''' is a technology company providing a [[no-code development platform]] that allows users to create [[Mobile app|mobile applications]], websites, [[Chatbot|chatbots]], and automated workflows without traditional programming. It primarily serves small and mid-sized businesses, [[Startup company|startups]], and entrepreneurs, and has been covered in independent media for its role in the no-code software trend.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Appy Pie Introduces Cutting-Edge No-Code AI App Development for Future-Ready Applications |url=https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/appy-pie-introduces-cutting-edge-no-code-ai-app-development-for-future-ready-applications-123121500600_1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231215100404/https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/appy-pie-introduces-cutting-edge-no-code-ai-app-development-for-future-ready-applications-123121500600_1.html |archive-date=2023-12-15 |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=www.business-standard.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

== History ==
AppyPie was founded by Abhinav Girdhar on January 21, 2016, in [[Noida]], India, and promoted itself as enabling non-coders to build mobile apps.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Komando |first=Kim |title=Q&A: See only what you want on Facebook |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/komando/2015/11/20/q-see-only-what-you-want-facebook/76097304/ |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Abraham |first=Rohan |date=2021-02-13 |title=Appy Pie founder tries to balance work and family life, says no app can replace self-discipline |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/appy-pie-founder-tries-to-balance-work-and-family-life-says-no-app-can-replace-self-discipline/articleshow/80894788.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-03-21 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Grubb |first=Jeffrey |date=2014-05-20 |title=Can't code? Who cares — you can publish your own Flappy Bird clone today with Appy Pie's Game Builder |url=https://venturebeat.com/games/cant-code-who-cares-you-can-publish-your-own-flappy-bird-clone-today-with-appy-pies-game-builder/ |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=VentureBeat |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2017, AppyPie introduced a [[Virtual reality|virtual]] and [[augmented reality]] (VR/AR) app builder targeted at startups and small businesses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rogers |first=Stewart |date=2017-05-31 |title=Appy Pie launches its VR and AR app builder for startups and small businesses |url=https://venturebeat.com/marketing/appy-pie-launches-its-vr-and-ar-app-builder-for-startups-and-small-businesses/ |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=VentureBeat |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2018, it expanded its offerings with a no-code website builder, and was featured in [[The Economic Times]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wiggers |first=Kyle |date=2018-08-21 |title=Appy Pie simplifies app development with AI and WYSIWYG tools |url=https://venturebeat.com/ai/appy-pie-simplifies-app-development-with-ai-and-wysiwyg-tools/ |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=VentureBeat |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Abraham |first=Rohan |date=2021-02-13 |title=AppyPie founder tries to balance work and family life, says no app can replace self-discipline |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/appy-pie-founder-tries-to-balance-work-and-family-life-says-no-app-can-replace-self-discipline/articleshow/80894788.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-03-21 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>

In February 2023, Appy Pie launched the AI App Generator.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/appy-pie-launches-ai-app-generator-introducing-intelligence-to-its-popular-no-code-platform-123022400866_1.html| title=Appy Pie launches AI App Generator, Introducing intelligence to its popular no-code platform| newspaper=Business-standard.com| date= 2023-02-24| accessdate=2025-11-13}}</ref> Also in 2023, the company launched AppyLM, an alpha version of a [[large language model]] (LLM).<ref>{{cite press release | url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/appy-pie-announces-alpha-launch-of-appylm-revolutionary-large-language-model-for-native-mobile-app-code-generation-301857841.html| title=Appy Pie Announces Alpha Launch of AppyLM: Revolutionary Large Language Model for Native Mobile App Code Generation| accessdate=2025-11-13}}</ref>

In July 2024, the company acquired the platform Appsmakerstore.com, strengthening its portfolio in the no-code field.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.businessmanchester.co.uk/2024/07/23/appy-pie-acquires-appsmakerstore-com-in-major-no-code-app-builder-space-deal/| title=Appy Pie Acquires Appsmakerstore.com In Major No-Code App Builder Space Deal | newspaper=Business Manchester| date= 2024-07-23| accessdate=2025-11-13}}</ref>

In 2025, it launched two multimodal AI models, PixelForge and Vibeo, for text-to-image and text-to-video generation<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-05-28 |title=Appy Pie launches PixelYatra, India’s first Hindi AI design tool |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/appy-pie-launches-pixelyatra-indias-first-hindi-ai-design-tool/articleshow/121468447.cms |access-date=2025-10-08 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Appy Pie Launches New AI Models for Image and Video Generation |url=https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/appy-pie-pixelforge-vibeo-ai-models-launch-image-video-generation-8180084 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250711203001/https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/appy-pie-pixelforge-vibeo-ai-models-launch-image-video-generation-8180084 |archive-date=2025-07-11 |access-date=2025-10-08 |work=Gadgets 360 |language=en}}</ref> and also introduced PixelYatra, a Hindi-trained generative AI model.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-05-28 |title=Appy Pie launches PixelYatra, India’s first Hindi AI design tool |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/appy-pie-launches-pixelyatra-indias-first-hindi-ai-design-tool/articleshow/121468447.cms |access-date=2025-10-08 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The company also released Snappy 3.1, an upgraded version of its App Builder.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Africa |first=B. I. |date=2025-08-22 |title=Snappy 3.1: Appy Pie App builder levels up |url=https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/snappy-31-appy-pie-app-builder-levels-up/tt9pe1b |access-date=2025-10-08 |website=Business Insider Africa |language=en}}</ref>

== Criticism and analysis ==
Critics have highlighted potential challenges of no-code platforms regarding complexity and sophistication.{{Citation needed|date=April 2023}} [[The Los Angeles Times]] quoted an industry executive who stated platforms like AppyPie historically "lacked elegance or cost too much," reflecting broader industry discussions about no-code development.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Paresh |first=Dave |date=2014-09-03 |title=With DWNLD, online stars can build apps in moments |url=https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-dwnld-app-maker-20140903-story.html |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Review and reception ==
Appy Pie has been extensively featured in media discussions about the no-code movement. [[The Indian Express]] highlighted its AI-driven approach in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-20 |title=AppyPie: Disrupting the App Development Landscape with AI |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/brand-initiative/appy-pie-disrupting-the-app-development-landscape-with-ai-8507584/ |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Coverage from ''[[VentureBeat]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Naoum |first=Nichole |date=2022-03-30 |title=Betting on AI, VCs back startups as the tech world booms |url=https://venturebeat.com/ai/betting-on-ai-vcs-back-startups-as-the-tech-world-booms/ |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=VentureBeat |language=en-US}}</ref> [[TNW (website)|The Next Web]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ong |first=Josh |date=2013-04-16 |title=AppyPie Launches Its Cloud-Based Mobile App Creation Tool |url=https://thenextweb.com/news/appy-pie-launches-its-cloud-based-mobile-app-creation-tool-with-opentable-and-soundcloud-support |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=TNW {{!}} Insider |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ford |first=Paul |title=‘Real’ Programming Is an Elitist Myth |url=https://www.wired.com/story/databases-coding-real-programming-myth/ |access-date=2025-03-21 |work=Wired |language=en-US |issn=1059-1028}}</ref> and [[ZDNET|ZDNet]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Can app development really be as easy as Pie? |url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/can-app-development-really-be-as-easy-as-pie/ |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=ZDNET |language=en}}</ref> highlighting its presence within the industry.

''[[TechRadar]]'' noted AppyPie's AI-powered design assistance and multilingual support but criticized its limited customization options and dated templates.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Mukherjee |first=Ritoban |date=2024-05-29 |title=AppyPie website builder review 2024 |url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/appy-pie-website-builder |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=TechRadar |language=en}}</ref>

[[Mashable]] noted that AppyPie Design allows users to expect a certain level of quality from the content they create with it, and it also put AppyPie above the rest of app builders.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Redactie |first=Door |date=2025-02-04 |title=Best App Builders of 2025: How AppyPie Stands Above the Rest |url=https://nl.mashable.com/apps/10928/best-app-builders-of-2025-how-appy-pie-stands-above-the-rest |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=Mashable Benelux |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Redactie |first=Door |date=2023-09-20 |title=Hoe AppyPie's AI-Gestuurde Tools de Grenzen van App- en Design Creatie Verleggen |url=https://nl.mashable.com/business/9107/hoe-appy-pies-ai-gestuurde-tools-de-grenzen-van-app-en-design-creatie-verleggen |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=Mashable Benelux |language=nl}}</ref>

== Products and services ==
* AppyPie Website Builder, a drag-and-drop website creation platform<ref name=":1" />
* AppyPie Design, an AI-driven graphic and content design tools.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Redactie |first=Door |date=2023-09-20 |title=Hoe AppyPie's AI-Gestuurde Tools de Grenzen van App- en Design Creatie Verleggen |url=https://nl.mashable.com/business/9107/hoe-appy-pies-ai-gestuurde-tools-de-grenzen-van-app-en-design-creatie-verleggen |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=Mashable Benelux |language=nl}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{Official website|https://www.appypie.com/}}

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