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Building a headhunter app: Peers case

Discover the story of Peers — a recruitment agency with a brand new chatbot built to empower both highly experienced job seekers and employers

Nov 27, 2022

Pavel Ershov

How Directual’s webpage builder differs from others

Check out this quick article to learn all about Directual’s UI capabilities, and how you can capitalize on it the most. Pretty web-apps in 15 minutes are not a myth – step-by-step instructions are enclosed within.

Nov 24, 2022

Leo Hellenbrand

Execute operations with NFTs using no-code on Directual

Full-on web3 functionality is now at the tip of your fingers. Discover all about smart contracts, NFTs, and how to build complete blockchain projects yourself leveraging Directual no-code (sometimes – low-code) approach.

Nov 21, 2022

Nikita Navalikhin

Introducing Kanban: advanced, customizable, and pretty

Kanban boards are now a highly effective drag-n-drop element in Directual! Perfect for internal apps, CRMs, marketplaces, and more! Learn how to use it in your own projects, super-fast.

Nov 3, 2022

Pavel Ershov

Swagger, an API powerhouse, now available in Directual

Introducing support for Swagger, a fantastic OpenAPI tool you can use with Directual absolutely free of charge!

Sep 29, 2022

Pavel Ershov

Turning a dApp idea into an MVP

Ever wondered what steps you need to take to create a dApp? Well, we’ve laid it all for you! Be advised: it’s a long read. Get a cup of something hot and discover what you need to get started.

Sep 23, 2022

Nikita Navalikhin

Directual + Polygon = ❤️

Our platform supports even more blockchain solutions! Enjoy the Polygon plugin for quick creation of crypto products straight on Directual, hassle-free.

Sep 12, 2022

Nikita Navalikhin

Update August 2022: Tons of new stuff!

Meet new Directual features and integrations! Kanban, Socket.io, CDN options, custom code, and much more.

Aug 30, 2022

Nikita Navalikhin

No-code, scalability, and how it all works – with the right stack

Some people believe the codeless approach is limited, and can only be used for an MVP. Not true! In this short article, discover why sometimes no code doesn’t work, and where it does.

Aug 26, 2022

Leo Hellenbrand

The perfect match for agencies and freelancers: Teams!

Our platform is more than just means to an end when it comes to building an MVP, scaling it to a full product, launching a crypto service, or building a spaceship. It can also be a fantastic choice for software development agencies and freelancers seeking to help other businesses tackle their development needs.

Aug 22, 2022

Pavel Ershov

What is JSON and how to use it with no-code tools

Discover what JSON data exchange format is and the best tool to make use of it. Turns out it’s even easier than seems, so long as you know what you need. A deep dive into JSON, waiting for you hidden behind the cover picture.

Aug 9, 2022

Nikita Navalikhin

Directual and NEAR

We’re happy to introduce NEAR support in our Directual platform! The NEAR Protocol eliminates the barriers to web3 adoption. It supports high speeds and low fees. Now you can integrate your Directual-based apps with NEAR blockchain with a freshly backed plugin. Moreover, you can find NEAR among payment methods!

May 19, 2022

Nikita Navalikhin

Directual vs Make

You may have heard of Make (formerly Integromat), and now you're on Directual's website, looking for a comparison. We’re happy to help you out: Here’s how these two platforms differ.

May 16, 2022

Pavel Ershov

New Directual Billing — and how we built it

Big news: we’ve updated the billing section on our platform! That’s the module responsible for calculating virtually everything: tariff plans, developer seats, the cost of on-demand resources depending on the plan, discounts, and promo codes. Long story short, it’s a rather sophisticated part of the platform, built on the platform itself! Find the breakdown of it all below, folks.

Apr 28, 2022

Leo Hellenbrand

Directual vs. Bubble: Which is one better?

It’s likely you’ve asked yourself a question: both Directual and Bubble can help me build what I want. Which is one better? In this short comparison article, we’ll have an unbiased (yes indeed, we like Bubble ourselves!) look at how these two solutions compare.

Apr 12, 2022

Pavel Ershov

Become a Directual expert

Browse video courses, step-by-step tutorials and guides in Directual Academy. It is absolutely free and comprehensible.

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Free until you’re ready to skyrocket

No trial here. You are welcome to learn and experiment. Directual will be free as long as your app is small and isn’t in prod. Then just choose the proper paid plan–they are flexible and start from 30$ monthly.