# Top-rated application development tools with cloud hosting

<p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Hey G2 community, I’m curious. What do you think are the best <a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/categories/application-development-platforms">application development tools</a> that include cloud hosting? I’m putting together a list of highly rated platforms that make it easier to build, deploy, and scale apps without having to manage separate infrastructure. If you’ve used any of these or have others you’d recommend, drop your thoughts below. I’d especially love input from anyone using OutSystems, Mendix, or Zoho Creator for cloud-based app delivery.</p><ul>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/outsystems/reviews"><strong>OutSystems</strong></a>: OutSystems is a low-code platform with built-in cloud hosting. It enables rapid app development through visual design tools, reusable components, and automatic deployment to the cloud. Enterprises use it to create secure, scalable apps while reducing reliance on traditional infrastructure.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/mendix/reviews"><strong>Mendix</strong></a>: Mendix offers both no-code and low-code development capabilities with flexible cloud hosting options. Teams can build apps quickly, deploy them on Mendix Cloud, or integrate with AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments. It is widely used for enterprise-scale apps that need fast delivery.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-creator/reviews"><strong>Zoho Creator</strong></a>: Zoho Creator provides a budget-friendly, low-code app development environment with integrated cloud hosting. Businesses use it to build custom applications for workflows, data management, and reporting, all hosted securely in the cloud.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/appian/reviews"><strong>Appian</strong></a>: Appian combines process automation, low-code development, and cloud deployment. It helps teams quickly build business apps that integrate with existing systems, and its cloud hosting ensures scalability and compliance for enterprises.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/salesforce-platform/reviews"><strong>Salesforce Platform</strong></a>: Salesforce Platform offers low-code and pro-code development capabilities with apps hosted natively in Salesforce’s cloud. It is particularly strong for companies looking to extend CRM functionality and build customer-facing applications.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/appsheet/reviews"><strong>Google AppSheet</strong></a>: AppSheet is a no-code platform integrated with Google Cloud that allows teams to build and host mobile and web apps quickly. It is a favorite for smaller teams looking for fast deployment and simple scalability.</li>
</ul><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">What do you think of these suggestions? Have you used any of these or another cloud-hosted app development platform that worked well for your team? Which features stood out the most for you?</p>

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## Comments
### Comment 1

&lt;p&gt;Visual Studio is also a good option as well! https://www.g2.com/products/visual-studio/reviews&lt;/p&gt;

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