Ceven vs Thunkable

Thunkable is a strong way to build web apps without writing much code. You design or generate the app, wire up the data, and ship it — and for teams whose job is to build and launch an app, it is well-built.

Thunkable builds the app, but it does not run your operations. It is not connected to your 1,000+ business tools to reconcile finance, triage support, or run outbound, and it does not operate on a schedule across your stack. It is a builder, not an operator.

Ceven builds and hosts no-code pages, dashboards, and apps too — with database, auth, and hosting — and then runs the business around them: connected to 1,000+ tools, executing workflows on a schedule across Slack, SMS, and the web. You get the app and the operator that keeps it fed.

If you only need to build and ship an app, Thunkable is purpose-built for that. Ceven is the right call when you want the app and an operator running the work across your tools.

Many teams choose no-code app builders like Thunkable for their simplicity and ease of use. However, they often find themselves limited by the platform's focus on app development alone, requiring additional tools to automate workflows or integrate with other services. The need to juggle multiple platforms can lead to inefficiencies and a fragmented workflow, making it difficult to manage end-to-end processes seamlessly.

Ceven offers a comprehensive solution that goes beyond app building. As an AI workflow automation platform, Ceven connects to over 1,000 tools, allowing you to automate entire workflows from start to finish. With AI steps and human-approval gates, you can ensure that your processes run smoothly and efficiently. Additionally, Ceven enables you to build and host no-code apps, all within a single platform. Best of all, Ceven is free to start, with no credit card required, making it an accessible and powerful alternative to Thunkable.