What if the “easy” choice ends up being the most expensive one? In this episode of The LowCode Podcast, we break down a real-life case where a medical company nearly burned $40K by defaulting to the wrong no-code platform. Their goal? Build a training and inquiry app for surgeons and nurses. Their instinct? Use Glide for its speed. But with 5,000+ users expected across two continents, that decision could’ve wrecked their budget.

We walk you through how we pivoted to Bubble (despite it taking twice as long to develop) and how that one change flipped their cost structure. Glide’s per-user pricing model would have ballooned to $2,000/month, while Bubble’s usage-based pricing kept costs closer to $200/month. The kicker? They hit ROI by month 14 and dodged a painful scalability trap. This isn’t just about one app, it’s about how to think like a strategist when building software.

If you're building business tools on no-code platforms, this episode is essential listening. You'll learn how to assess hosting models, subscription fees, and long-term scaling costs before writing a single line (or dragging a single component). Don't just build fast—build smart. Because your platform decision today might be the reason you thrive or overspend tomorrow.