Dynaboard

Dynaboard is a revolutionary low-code Integrated Development Environment (IDE) designed specifically for developers, now part of the Figma family. It redefines the creation of web applications by merging the simplicity of a drag-and-drop builder with the robust capabilities of a code-first UI framework and the intelligence of generative AI. This powerful combination allows development teams to turn data from spreadsheets, databases, and APIs into fully functional, secure, and scalable web apps with unprecedented speed.

The platform is built on the principle that web development should be fast, collaborative, and enjoyable. It eliminates the traditional complexities and tedious processes associated with modern web app development. With Dynaboard, developers can connect to any data source, build a responsive UI, write custom logic, and deploy to production, all within a single, unified environment. Its real-time collaborative features, powered by CRDTs, enable multiple team members to code, design, and debug simultaneously, making it a true team sport and drastically accelerating the development lifecycle.

How to use Dynaboard

Getting started with Dynaboard is a streamlined process designed to get you from concept to a live application in minutes.

1. Start a Project: You can begin with a blank canvas or accelerate your development by forking one of the many pre-built templates. Templates are available for common use cases like admin panels, customer portals, and BI dashboards.
2. Connect Your Data: Dynaboard connects directly to your data where it lives. There are no complex ETL pipelines to manage. You can easily query popular databases like PostgreSQL and MySQL, connect to any REST or GraphQL API, or pull data from SaaS applications like Google Sheets, Airtable, and Notion.
3. Build the User Interface: Use the intuitive drag-and-drop editor to lay out your application with a comprehensive set of pre-built, accessibility-focused UI components. For more complex needs, you can use AI to generate or modify UI components and their logic.
4. Write Custom Code: When you need more power, Dynaboard provides a full-fledged coding environment. Write client-side TypeScript to handle user interactions and data manipulation, or create server-side functions for more complex business logic. You can even build and import your own custom React components.
5. Collaborate in Real-Time: Invite your entire team to the project. With unlimited editors, you can pair program, divide tasks, and review changes live. Everyone gets a live preview, eliminating the need to wait for builds to complete.
6. Deploy Instantly: Once your application is ready, deploy it to staging or production environments with a single click. Dynaboard handles the infrastructure, providing automatic versioning, easy rollbacks, and the ability to use custom domains.

Core Features of Dynaboard

• AI-Supercharged IDE: Utilize generative AI to write SQL queries, generate UI components, and automate repetitive coding tasks.
• Real-time Collaboration: Edit code and UI elements simultaneously with your team, with changes reflected instantly for all collaborators.
• Extensive Data Integration: Natively connect to a wide array of data sources, including SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL databases (MongoDB), APIs (REST, GraphQL), and SaaS platforms (Airtable, Google Sheets).
• Hybrid Low-Code & Pro-Code: Enjoy the speed of a visual builder without sacrificing the power of code. Write TypeScript, custom CSS, and even import your own React components.
• Production-Grade Infrastructure: Features multi-environment deployments (staging, production), automatic versioning, easy rollbacks, and robust security.
• Built-in Authentication: Secure your applications in minutes using OIDC providers like Google, GitHub, and Okta, or use Dynaboard’s simple one-time PIN system.
• Server-side Functions: Write and execute ECMAScript 2020-compatible code on the server, complete with a built-in key/value store for state management.
• Customizable Components & Theming: Start with a rich library of components and fully customize the look and feel of your app with CSS or pre-built themes.

Use Cases for Dynaboard

Dynaboard is versatile enough to build a wide range of internal and external-facing applications.

• Internal Tools: Quickly build admin panels for user management, support dashboards, inventory trackers, and other operational tools to streamline your business processes.
• Customer Portals: Create secure, personalized portals where your customers can log in, view their data, manage their subscriptions, and interact with your services.
• Business Intelligence (BI) Dashboards: Visualize data from multiple sources in real-time to monitor key performance indicators and make data-driven decisions.
• Custom CMS: Build a content management system perfectly tailored to your unique content structure and workflow needs.
• Approval Workflows: Automate and manage review queues for processes like expense reports, vacation requests, or content moderation.

Advantages of Dynaboard

Dynaboard offers significant advantages over traditional development methods and other low-code platforms.

• Development Velocity: Drastically reduce development time from weeks or months to just hours or days.
• Seamless Teamwork: The collaborative nature eliminates friction and communication overhead, fostering a more productive and integrated team.
• No Per-Seat Penalties: All plans include unlimited editors, encouraging full team participation without escalating costs.
• Developer-First Approach: Built by developers, for developers, it respects the need for control, customization, and integration with existing workflows.
• Flexibility and Power: Escape the limitations of typical low-code builders by dropping into code whenever necessary.

Pricing and Plans

Dynaboard offers a flexible pricing structure to suit different needs, from individual developers to large enterprises.

• Free Plan: Ideal for developers getting started. Includes unlimited collaborators, 25 external end-users, and 10,000 function calls per month.
• Individual Plan (from $19/mo): For independent developers. Includes 50 external end-users, 250,000 function calls, a staging environment, a custom domain, and no Dynaboard branding.
• Team Plan (from $49/mo): Designed for team collaboration. Includes everything in Individual, plus 100 external end-users, 5 internal end-users, 500,000 function calls, a shared team workspace, and 4 staging environments.
• Business Plan (from $249/mo): For teams building at scale. Offers 250 external end-users, 10 internal end-users, 1.5 million function calls, priority support, and SOC2 compliance.
• Enterprise Plan (Custom Pricing): For complex requirements, offering custom user limits, dedicated deployments, an uptime SLA, and invoice-based billing.