Drag-and-drop interface for building app screens

Frame0 provides a canvas where users drag pre-built UI components — buttons, forms, lists, navigation bars — and arrange them into functional screens. Components snap into place and respond to user interactions like clicks and swipes. This eliminates the need to write HTML, CSS, or JavaScript for the front-end layer.

Business outcome: Product teams can assemble a working prototype in hours instead of waiting for front-end development sprints.

Connect UI components to live data sources

The platform allows users to link interface elements to data — either from built-in storage, external APIs, or spreadsheet imports. For example, a list component can pull from a Google Sheet, and a form can write data back. This makes prototypes feel real rather than static.

Business outcome: Stakeholders and users can interact with live data during testing, leading to more accurate feedback.

Export finished prototypes as clean front-end code

Once a prototype is complete, Frame0 generates the underlying code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) that developers can take forward. This bridges the gap between design and development — engineers don't have to rebuild from scratch.

Business outcome: Reduces handoff friction between designers and developers, speeding up the transition from prototype to production.

Real-time editing and commenting for teams

Multiple team members can work on the same prototype simultaneously, with changes visible in real time. Commenting features allow feedback to be attached directly to specific components or screens.

Business outcome: Distributed teams can iterate on designs asynchronously without endless email chains or meeting overhead.

Start from industry-specific app templates

Frame0 includes a library of templates for common app types — onboarding flows, dashboards, e-commerce screens, and social feeds. These provide a starting point rather than a blank canvas.

Business outcome: Teams can skip the blank-page problem and start customising a proven layout, reducing initial setup time.

Define navigation and conditional behaviours

Users can set up screen transitions, button actions, and conditional logic — for example, showing a success message only after a form is completed. This creates a realistic app experience without coding.

Business outcome: Prototypes behave like real applications, making user testing sessions more valuable and reducing misinterpretation.

• Rapid prototyping speedTeams can go from idea to clickable prototype in a single session, which is faster than most traditional design tools.
• No-code accessibilityNon-technical team members can build functional prototypes without learning to code or relying on developers.
• Code export for handoffThe ability to export clean front-end code makes the transition from prototype to development smoother than with static design files.
• Real-time team collaborationMultiple users can edit simultaneously, which is essential for remote product teams working across time zones.

• Limited backend capabilitiesFrame0 cannot handle complex server-side logic, user authentication, or database relationships beyond basic CRUD operations.
• Not production-readyPrototypes built in Frame0 are intended for testing and validation, not for deployment as live customer-facing applications.
• Small template libraryCompared to established tools, the selection of pre-built templates is limited, which may slow down certain projects.
• Professional RealityFrame0 is a prototyping tool, not a full-stack development platform — if your goal is to ship a production app, look at Bubble or Retool instead.

Startup MVP validation

A founder with a SaaS idea can use Frame0 to build a clickable prototype in two days, show it to potential customers, and gather feedback before investing in full development. This approach reduces wasted engineering spend on features nobody wants.

Internal HR workflow app

An operations manager can create a simple app for employee onboarding — forms, document uploads, approval workflows — without involving IT. The prototype can be tested with a small group before deciding whether to build a production version.

Freelance client deliverables

A freelance designer can present interactive prototypes to clients instead of static Figma screens. Clients can click through the app, understand the flow, and provide more specific feedback, reducing revision cycles.

Product team sprint demos

During a two-week sprint, a product manager can mock up the next feature and demo it at the sprint review. This gives stakeholders a tangible sense of the feature before development begins.

Sign up for a free account at frame0.app — no credit card required.

Choose a template from the library or start with a blank canvas.

Drag UI components onto the canvas and connect them to data sources like a spreadsheet or API.

Set up navigation and conditional logic, then share the prototype link with your team for feedback.