2025 Comparison Guide

The Smart Alternative to GoodBarber

GoodBarber is great for templates, but what if your idea doesn't fit inside a box? Natively builds custom apps from scratch using AI—giving you full code ownership and unlimited flexibility.

GoodBarber

Best for simple content & e-commerce apps.

Easy drag-and-drop editor
Pre-made templates
Restricted customization
No source code access (Vendor lock-in)
High monthly fees ($30-$150/mo)

Winner

Natively

Best for custom, unique, & scalable apps.

AI-powered: Describe it, build it
100% Custom: No template limits
Full Source Code Ownership
Seamless Supabase Backend integration
Affordable (Starts at $5/mo)

Real Native Apps.
Real Store Presence.

Unlike many "app builders" that just wrap a website, Natively generates standard React Native code. This means your app is a true citizen of the mobile ecosystem.

Android APKs: Build and download an APK file directly from our dashboard with one click.
iOS & App Store: Use Expo Launch to deploy to TestFlight and the Apple App Store seamlessly.

*Badges represent compatibility. You can upload apps built with Natively to these stores.

Deploy Modal

Android Build

Generate an APK file ready for installation.

iOS & Store Deploy

Publish to TestFlight/App Store via Expo Launch.

Why GoodBarber's Templates Limit Your Growth

Templates are a quick start, but a dead end. As your business grows, you need features that weren't in the original box.

Vendor Lock-in

With GoodBarber, you rent your app. If you stop paying, your app disappears. You cannot export the code or host it yourself.

Rigid Design

Want a button there instead of here? Templates often say no. You're stuck with the layout the template designer chose.

Generic Functionality

If you need a unique feature—like a custom algorithm or specific API integration—GoodBarber likely can't do it without expensive custom enterprise plans.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Data verified as of early 2025.

Feature	GoodBarber	Natively
Core Technology	Template-based builder	AI-Powered Generator
Source Code Ownership	No (You rent the app)	Yes (100% Ownership)
Custom Logic	Limited to built-in features	Unlimited (Custom Code support)
Backend	Proprietary CMS	Supabase (PostgreSQL)
Native iOS & Android	Yes ($150/mo plan required for iOS)	Yes (via Expo Launch & APK builder)
Export Project	Impossible	Export to GitHub anytime
Pricing (Monthly)	$30 - $150+ / month	Starts at $5 / month

*Pricing information verified from competitor pricing pages as of 2025.

Build Exactly What You Imagine

With Natively, you aren't dragging generic blocks onto a canvas. You are instructing an advanced AI to write real, production-grade React Native code for you.

Clean, human-readable React Native code
Real PostgreSQL database (Supabase)
Download and host anywhere you want

import React from 'react';

import { View, Text, StyleSheet } from 'react-native';

// This is YOUR code. Not a black box.

export default function CustomApp() {

return (

<Text>Welcome to my custom app</Text>

</View>

);

}

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Natively harder to use than GoodBarber?

Not at all! With Natively, you simply describe your app in plain English, and our AI builds it. GoodBarber requires you to learn their drag-and-drop interface and navigate their specific menu structures. Natively is often faster to get a working prototype.

How do I get my app on the App Store and Google Play?

For Android, you can generate an APK directly in our dashboard with one click. For iOS, we integrate with Expo Launch, which allows you to deploy your app to TestFlight and the Apple App Store effortlessly. We don't generate IPA files directly, but the Expo workflow is the industry standard for React Native deployment.

Why is Source Code Ownership important?

Ownership means safety and valuation. If you build a successful business on GoodBarber, you can never leave their platform without rebuilding from scratch. With Natively, the code is yours. You can hire your own developers later, host it yourself, or sell the asset.

What is included in the $5/month plan?

Our starter plan gives you access to the AI builder to create your app, full source code access, and the ability to build Android APKs. You can see full details on our pricing page.

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