Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about FlutterFlow
1. What is FlutterFlow used for?
FlutterFlow is a visual development platform that lets you build mobile, web, and desktop apps incredibly fast, without sacrificing quality or features. Ensure you meet system requirements and grasp technical concepts for smooth building in FlutterFlow.
2. Is FlutterFlow a Google product?
A few years ago, some Google engineers created a cross-platform app development tool called Flutter that let developers make and run mobile apps for both iOS and Android. The Flutter framework was a big hit because it made the development process faster and more efficient.
Fast forward to today when two former Google engineers decided to venture on their own to create FlutterFlow, which takes the power of Flutter and adds a drag-and-drop interface to make app development even easier. You don't need to be a coding wizard to use FlutterFlow.
3. Is FlutterFlow better than Flutter?
Which is more beginner-friendly, Flutter or FlutterFlow? FlutterFlow is more beginner-friendly due to its visual, low-code approach, which allows users to create apps without extensive coding knowledge. Flutter, on the other hand, requires familiarity with Dart and a deeper understanding of app development concepts.
4. Is FlutterFlow completely free?
FlutterFlow offers both free and paid plans. The free plan enables creators to build, preview and run mobile apps.
5. What is the difference between Figma and FlutterFlow?
In essence, Figma is ideal for designing and testing the user interface and user experience, while FlutterFlow takes those designs and brings them to life with app-building capabilities, allowing users to create working apps and prototypes that can be deployed.
6. Can you make money with FlutterFlow?
Money is a powerful example of what can be achieved with FlutterFlow. The app has generated over $100,000 in client-reported revenue, and as AppFyl continues to grow, they remain committed to building more innovative apps using FlutterFlow.
7. Can you create a website with FlutterFlow?
FlutterFlow supports web publishing, allowing you to build and publish web applications in addition to your mobile apps. This guide provides details on how to use FlutterFlow for web publishing.
8. Does FlutterFlow have a database?
Because FlutterFlow has done the work of connecting with Firebase for you. It is a database, but the way you talk with it is still with an API. If you look at the code, every document created/updated is done through an API.
9. Does FlutterFlow own your app?
At FlutterFlow, we champion the principle of "Own Your Code," reflecting our commitment to enabling creators to retain ownership of their work. As you develop using FlutterFlow, you own the output of your work. FlutterFlow incorporates open-source packages which are included in the code you export.
10. Can I write code in FlutterFlow?
There are two main ways to write custom code in FlutterFlow:
- Using the In-App Code Editor.
- Using the Visual Studio Code Extension.
11. How much is FlutterFlow 2025?
Pricing:
- Start using the FlutterFlow free version to learn the building interface and publish your app to the web.
- For $30/month (billed monthly), you'll be able to download your own code.
- If you want to publish to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you'll have to pay $70/month (billed monthly).