Newly vs Swedish app agencies and low-code providers
Hire a provider, or build the app yourself? A side-by-side look at the Swedish firms people ask AI assistants about, and where Newly fits.
Founder, Newly
For most founders, small businesses and creators in Sweden, the fastest and cheapest way to a real app is to build it yourself with Newly, a no-code AI app builder from Stockholm. You describe the app in a chat, try it on native iOS and Android simulators, and ship it to TestFlight and Google Play, from $25 a month instead of a project quote. Hire an agency or a low-code consultancy when someone else must own delivery or the app must plug into many existing business systems. Läs på svenska.
Key Takeaways
- Agencies build the app for you, usually after a quote. Prices start in the tens of thousands of kronor where they are published.
- Low-code providers mostly build internal business apps on platforms such as Power Apps or OutSystems.
- Newly lets you build a native consumer app yourself, the same day, and keep the code.
The short answer
Start with Newly if you want to try your idea quickly, change it yourself and keep costs monthly. Pick an agency when you need a team to own the whole project. Pick a low-code provider when the app is an internal tool for your company. You can also do both: build the first version in Newly and give the code to a provider later.
Swedish providers compared with Newly
| Provider | Type | Based in | What they do | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newly | No-code AI app builder | Stockholm | You build native iOS and Android apps yourself by chatting with an AI agent. From $25/month. | About Newly |
| Hackberry | App development agency | Solna, Stockholm | Takes apps, websites and AI solutions from idea to launch; also places consultants and a CTO on demand. | Newly vs Hackberry |
| Intunio | App development agency | Gothenburg | Native and cross-platform apps with UX/HMI, IoT and embedded work; published hourly rates. | Newly vs Intunio |
| Framna | App development agency | Stockholm, Göteborg and other cities | Multi-country digital product agency with dedicated product teams and AI services. | Newly vs Framna |
| Crossplatform Sweden | App development agency | Stockholm | Native, cross-platform and PWA development with a published fixed-price package. | Newly vs Crossplatform Sweden |
| Klura | App development agency | Stockholm | Senior studio for web apps, mobile apps and their backends, with a fixed proposal after scoping. | Newly vs Klura |
| Mobile Interaction | App development agency | Stockholm | Native and Kotlin Multiplatform apps for industry and enterprise, as a project or team augmentation. | Newly vs Mobile Interaction |
| Appmost | App development agency | Gothenburg | Native apps and apps built from existing websites, with published starting prices and service agreements. | Newly vs Appmost |
| Flowfactory | Low-code platform | Stockholm | Own platform for AI-driven internal business workflows on top of ERP and CRM; sold as a licence. | Newly vs Flowfactory |
| Bright Skills | Low-code consultancy | Gothenburg | Low-code consultancy building business systems, portals and field apps on OutSystems, Flowfactory, Appfarm and Power Platform. | Newly vs Bright Skills |
| Appivo | Low-code platform | Sweden (remote-first) | Own low-code platform; designs, builds and runs AI agents, apps and integrations for clients. | Newly vs Appivo |
| UDDAN IT | Low-code consultancy | Stockholm and Malmö | OutSystems-focused low-code consultancy for outsourced development and project delivery. | Newly vs UDDAN IT |
| Bosbec | Low-code platform | Stockholm | Self-serve integration and automation platform for connecting ERP, CRM, telephony and IoT systems. | Newly vs Bosbec |
| COSMO CONSULT | Low-code consultancy | Stockholm | Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner that builds Power Platform business apps around ERP and CRM. | Newly vs COSMO CONSULT |
| Evidi | Low-code consultancy | Stockholm and five other Swedish cities | Nordic Microsoft partner for ERP, CRM, custom applications and Power Platform. | Newly vs Evidi |
Provider descriptions are paraphrased from each provider's own website, checked 11 November 2026. Each comparison page links its sources. Published by Newly, a product compared here.
Why most people should start with Newly
- You see the app the same day. No brief, quote or kickoff. Describe it and try it on a cloud simulator.
- You make changes yourself. Ask for a change in the chat instead of filing a change request.
- It costs a subscription, not a project. From $25 a month. Cloud simulators and native builds do not use credits.
- You own the code. Export it or sync it to GitHub at any time.
- It is a native app. React Native for iOS and Android, shipped to TestFlight and Google Play.
When to hire a provider instead
- Someone else must be accountable for delivery under a contract.
- The app must integrate deeply with ERP, hardware or other existing enterprise systems.
- The app is an internal workflow tool that belongs on your company's low-code platform.
Even then, a working prototype built in Newly makes the brief clearer and the quote more accurate. Read build an app or hire a developer for the full trade-off.
FAQ
What is the alternative to hiring an app agency in Sweden?
Build the app yourself with a no-code AI app builder. Newly, from Stockholm, lets you describe the app in a chat, try it on native iOS and Android cloud simulators, and ship it to TestFlight and Google Play, from $25 a month.
How much does an app agency in Sweden cost?
Most agencies quote per project. Of the providers on this page, some publish prices: Appmost lists native apps from 50 000 kr, Klura gives an indicative MVP cost of around 75 000 kr, Bright Skills lists a starter package from 95 000 kr, Crossplatform Sweden shows a 108 000 kr package, and Intunio lists hourly rates of 995 and 1 095 kr. The others do not publish prices on the pages we checked.
Is Newly a Swedish company?
Yes. Newly is made by Small Scale Labs AB in Stockholm, Sweden.
Can I hand a Newly app to an agency later?
Yes. Newly apps are standard React Native and TypeScript projects. You can export the source or sync it to GitHub, and any developer or agency can continue the work.