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Appian vs FlutterFlow:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, FlutterFlow had more branded searches than Appian among no-code and low-code app builders worldwide. FlutterFlow had about 294,000 branded searches, while Appian had 49,500. FlutterFlow made up 21.8% of all no-code and low-code app builder searches we track, and Appian accounted for 3.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about no-code and low-code app builders, FlutterFlow appeared in all five answers and Appian in none.

Among no-code and low-code app builders worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

FlutterFlow, about 6 searches for every 1 for Appian

FlutterFlow 294K searchesAppian 49.5K searches

Who does AI mention more?

FlutterFlow, mentioned in every answer we collected

FlutterFlow in 5 of 5Appian in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

FlutterFlow, the only one of the two named

FlutterFlow first in 5Appian never named

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Top no-code and low-code app builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, FlutterFlow appeared in all five answers. Appian did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Bubble1st
  2. FlutterFlow2nd
  3. Glide3rd
  4. Adalo4th
  5. Softr5th
  6. Retool6th
  7. Lovable7th
  8. Appsmith8th
  9. Power Apps9th
  10. +2 more
  11. Appian–
  12. +1 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • FlutterFlow5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Glide4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Bubble4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Softr4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Adalo3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Power Apps2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Lovable2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Retool2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Appsmith2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Appian0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+3 more

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is Appian or FlutterFlow more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Appian and FlutterFlow by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 13 no-code and low-code app builders we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Appian and FlutterFlow among no-code and low-code app builders worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for FlutterFlow, Appian. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthAppSheetFlutterFlowPower AppsLovableRetoolGlideAppianAdaloOutSystemsMendixBubbleAppsmithSoftr
Oct 202526.1%14.3%17.5%6.4%6.4%5%4.3%7%3.5%3.5%3.7%1.9%0.17%
Nov 202526.7%15.3%17.9%6.6%6.6%5.2%3.6%5.9%3.6%2.9%3.7%2%0.14%
Dec 202528.4%18.6%15.5%7%7%4.5%3.1%5.2%3.1%2.6%3.3%1.7%0.12%
Jan 202629.9%16.2%16.4%7.3%6%5.5%3.3%4.7%2.7%2.7%3.4%1.8%0.14%
Feb 202630.3%16.4%16.5%7.4%6.1%5.4%3.3%4.5%2.7%2.7%3%1.5%0.13%
Mar 202628%18.5%15.3%6.9%6.9%6.1%3.1%5%3.1%2.5%2.8%1.7%0.14%
Apr 202627.7%18.3%15.1%10.2%5.6%6%3%4.9%2.5%2%2.8%1.7%0.15%
May 202628.8%18.6%15.7%10.6%5.8%5.3%3.2%3.5%2.6%2.1%2.3%1.4%0.14%
Jun 202626.1%20.8%17.4%9.6%6.4%4.9%3.5%2.7%2.9%2.3%2.1%1.3%0.14%
Jul 202625.9%20.7%17.3%11.6%5.2%4.8%3.5%2.2%2.3%2.9%2.1%1.3%0.15%
Aug 202626.6%21.5%17.8%9.8%5.4%4.6%3.6%3.2%2.4%2%1.8%1.3%0.16%
Sep 202627.4%21.8%18.3%8.2%5.5%4%3.7%3.3%2.5%2%1.8%1.3%0.18%

How has the Appian and FlutterFlow comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for no-code and low-code app builders worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for FlutterFlow worldwide rose 45.8% over 12 measured months, from 201K to 294K in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Appian worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 60.5K to 49.5K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

5 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Appian’s and FlutterFlow’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Appian

1 branded search term

  • appian

FlutterFlow

4 branded search terms

  • flutter flow
  • flutterflow
  • flutterflow app builder
  • flutterflow io

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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