Introduction
Low-code and no-code platforms have fundamentally changed how digital products are built, especially for startups and small businesses. Founders no longer need to hire full-stack teams to launch an MVP. They’re turning to no-code experts to deliver fast, scalable, cost-efficient apps, websites, and workflows using platforms like Webflow, Bubble, Glide, Airtable, Zapier, and Make.
But while demand for no-code solutions is booming, so is competition. Thousands of freelancers now list no-code skills on Upwork. Agencies face increasing pressure to stand out, get noticed, and prove they can deliver robust, business-ready systems—not just drag-and-drop prototypes.
This case study reveals how 15 agencies in the low-code/no-code vertical used GigRadar to transform their performance on Upwork. By filtering smarter, bidding faster, and refining how they pitch value, these agencies saw a 141% increase in lead reply rates and earned over $310,000 collectively in just a few months.
The Role of No-Code on Upwork
Low-code and no-code projects on Upwork span a huge range: building complete MVPs in Bubble, automating CRMs in Airtable, launching responsive websites in Webflow, integrating apps via Zapier/Make, or building internal tools in Glide or Softr.
But clients are no longer looking for “just builders.” They want partners who understand product logic, monetization, user experience, and how to scale without code. Agencies who win are the ones that combine design, logic, integration, and consulting.
Typical project types:
- SaaS MVPs in Bubble or FlutterFlow
- Marketing websites with CMS via Webflow
- No-code dashboards and CRMs via Airtable
- Workflow automation (e.g., auto-invoicing, CRM sync, lead routing)
- Custom app portals and internal tools for SMBs
Popular tools/platforms:
- Webflow, Bubble, Glide, Softr, FlutterFlow
- Airtable, Notion, Google Sheets
- Zapier, Make (Integromat), Pabbly
- Framer, Adalo, Tilda, Backendless
Hourly Rates by Experience:
- Junior builders: $20–35/hr
- Mid-level specialists: $40–60/hr
- Top-tier consultants/teams: $70–120+/hr
In April 2025, based on GigRadar data, low-code/no-code agencies on Upwork earned between $12K and $36K per week combined. The average deal size ranged from $2,000 to $4,500, with many retainers and long-term packages exceeding $10K+ for SaaS builds and enterprise automations.
Who These Agencies Are: 4 Distinct Growth Paths
🚀 Fast Starters: Early Wins from Targeting the Right Jobs
Agencies like FlowForge, ZapLink Studio, and GlideBuilds adopted GigRadar in early 2025 and quickly turned their performance around. Before using GigRadar, they faced the classic no-code freelancer struggle: jobs weren’t aligned with their platform, clients ignored generic proposals, and reply rates were under 5%.
- FlowForge, a Webflow + Zapier studio, grew their reply rate from 4.5% to 10.9% in just 60 days by focusing exclusively on jobs containing keywords like “Webflow CMS,” “automate CRM,” and “Zapier integration.”
- ZapLink Studio used fast alerts and tight filters to target only Bubble and Make-related jobs. They secured 3 contracts over $4K each within their first 6 weeks on the platform.
- GlideBuilds, which focuses on Glide-based app development for non-technical founders, doubled their proposal efficiency by submitting within 25 minutes of job posting, often including clickable app demos in their messages.
These agencies didn’t just win fast—they proved that success in the no-code niche depends on matching the use case, not just the tool. Once they aligned their targeting with their value, performance improved quickly.
🔁 Mid-Tier Performers: From Bidding Blind to Winning Smart
NoCodeNest, Softrly, CodeFree Co., and MakeStack represent the majority of working no-code agencies on Upwork: competent, stable, but previously stuck. They were spending hours bidding every day—sending hundreds of proposals monthly—but reply rates hovered at 3–6%, with inconsistent results.
Once they implemented GigRadar, everything changed.
- NoCodeNest stopped bidding on one-size-fits-all projects. Instead, they focused entirely on Airtable + Make automation gigs for SMB clients. They reduced proposal volume by 30%, but increased replies by over 80%.
- Softrly had a similar shift: they used to chase Webflow jobs of all kinds. With GigRadar, they filtered for CMS-driven use cases, especially for content-heavy websites. Their PVR rose from 14% to 32%, and LRR nearly doubled.
- MakeStack took things further—embedding short Loom videos showing automations built in Make, along with ROI messaging (e.g., “saved the client 12 hrs/week”). Clients responded fast.
These agencies didn’t change who they were—they simply got more precise about what they applied for, and when. That made all the difference.🏗️ High-Volume Agencies: Scaling Without Wasting Time
AppLite, ZeroCode Agency, and NocodeStudio.io run large outbound operations—often sending 900–1,200 proposals per month. Pre-GigRadar, these agencies had large teams handling outreach manually, but performance was flat and reply rates low.
After integrating GigRadar:
- AppLite increased their LRR from 2.9% to 8.6%, and earned over $19,000 in three months by automatically skipping low-quality jobs and sending proposals only for MVP budgets over $1,500.
- ZeroCode Agency used GigRadar’s “returning clients” filter to build relationships with repeat-poster founders. This led to $28K in Q1 revenue across 5 accounts.
- NocodeStudio.io focused exclusively on “Bubble SaaS MVP” and “Webflow design + build” jobs. In just one month, they closed deals with a health tech startup and an AI data aggregator, each over $5K.
GigRadar didn’t just help them scale outreach—it helped them focus outreach where it mattered most. These agencies realized they didn’t need more proposals—they needed better-fit ones, sent at the right moment.
🎯 High-Conversion Micro-Teams: Precision Over Volume
Airflow Tech, Stackless, Nocode Ninjas, Wavely, and ProcessFox are boutique agencies that take a radically different approach. They submit fewer than 150 proposals a month—but they invest heavily in personalization, use-case relevance, and niche authority.
- Airflow Tech focused solely on Airtable + automation builds. With fully custom proposals that linked to working demo dashboards, they reached a 61% PVR and 17.2% LRR—among the highest across all GigRadar users.
- Nocode Ninjas booked 6 projects over $3K each, often from repeat clients, just by staying visible in the “Webflow for B2B” niche.
- ProcessFox responded to a logistics job with a personalized 3-minute Loom audit showing how to automate dispatch. The client replied in under 20 minutes and signed a $9K contract within a week.
These teams won big not by spamming—but by proving expertise early, using visuals, video, and outcomes to win client trust instantly.
What the Numbers Show
Across all 15 agencies:
- The average Lead Reply Rate grew by 141%,
- The average Proposal View Rate increased by 39%,
- And the top 5 agencies tripled their reply rate per 100 proposals.
Collectively, these agencies generated over $310,000 in revenue in just a few months using GigRadar.
GigRadar’s automation helped them:
- Filter for higher-quality jobs by tool, industry, and use case
- Respond faster (within 20–45 minutes), improving proposal visibility
- Personalize outreach based on client language, platform use, or problem area
- Track results and iterate on proposal templates based on real-time replies
They didn’t just bid faster. They bid smarter.
Trends in 2025 for No-Code/Low-Code Agencies
Clients today aren’t just hiring task-based freelancers. They want strategic builders who can deliver business-ready systems quickly—and evolve with their product. Here's what’s driving the most demand:
- Bubble, Glide, and FlutterFlow for MVP SaaS
- Webflow with CMS for SEO and content-rich brands
- Zapier + Make automation bundles for operations
- Airtable/Notion/Google Sheets CRMs for solopreneurs and agencies
- Integrated design + dev services: one-stop-shop agencies win
- Mobile-accessible dashboards for sales, field teams, and analytics
- AI + automation mashups: e.g., ChatGPT via API in Webflow forms or Bubble apps
Agencies that speak both “platform” and “product” languages are dominating the market.
Final Thoughts
Low-code and no-code development has leveled the playing field on Upwork—but it also raised the bar for quality, speed, and strategic thinking. The agencies that stood out weren’t the cheapest, the fastest, or even the most skilled technically. They were the ones that targeted correctly, spoke the client’s language, and used GigRadar to execute at the right moment.
If you’re still manually combing through job posts, applying to everything, and guessing what works—stop.
Let GigRadar do the heavy lifting—so you can focus on closing better projects, faster, with less effort.
