Tell me why I shouldn't build an MVP with Zite (vibe coding).

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Hey r/developers! I am not a software developer. I'm a workflow + automation consultant who spends a lot of time in no-code tools like Airtable, and I recently stumbled across Zite (vibe coding). So far, it's been easier to use than the Bubbles, Softrs of the world.

The problem I am having is that these tools make app-building feel too easy. I’ve already got 1 app nearly done using an Airtable backend. And now 2 more clients are asking me to build apps for them. I can (naively?) see a path to shipping usable MVPs in weeks.

But my internal alarm bells are going off that I've got to be missing something.

Since my own reputation, as well as my clients businesses are on the line here, here’s what I’m trying to understand before I get too far down the rabbit hole:

  • What am I not seeing as a non-dev?
  • What would you be worried about in terms of long-term viability?
  • Is there a risk of getting trapped in a hosted no-code system like this?
  • If my client outgrows this system, what are the real costs of moving to a “real” codebase, hosting platform, etc.?
  • I can ship cheaper/faster now, but will I pay for it later? Would I be better off recommending my clients to build with a real software development team from day 1?
  • How do dev teams feel about inheriting a no-code app?

Your thoughts and feedback are SUPER appreciated. THANK YOU!!

Posted Nov 5, 2025, 11:38 PM UTC

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