Draftbit
Draftbit, formerly known as Orchard, is a B2B company based in Chicago, IL, specializing in engineering, product, and design tools that facilitate the visual and collaborative creation of native mobile apps, responsive web apps, and internal tools.
Services
Draftbit allows users to build native mobile apps, responsive web apps, and internal tools visually and collaboratively without necessarily writing code. The platform provides a quick start with Bits, Blocks, and Examples, enabling customization of every detail with advanced properties, themes, and custom code. Draftbit features live preview on devices or the web and supports adding actions, interactions, navigation, and live data to projects. The platform also enables deployment of Progressive Web Apps (PWA) in under 60 seconds and supports deployment into Apple's Testflight or Google Play’s beta program.
Products
Draftbit offers a platform for building various digital products including native mobile apps, responsive web apps, and internal tools. Each project comes with its source code, ensuring no lock-in. Users can start their projects quickly using Bits, Blocks, and Examples, and have the flexibility to customize every aspect using advanced properties, themes, and custom code. Draftbit also provides features like a live preview, actions and interactions, navigations, and live data integration.
Founders
Formerly known as Orchard, Draftbit was part of the Y Combinator W18 batch which signifies its foundation and early-stage development as a startup. This period was crucial for shaping the company's vision and growth strategy in the B2B sector, particularly within engineering, product, and design sub-industries.
Industry
Draftbit operates within the B2B industry, specifically targeting engineering, product, and design sub-industries. The company’s platform enables businesses to create digital products fast and efficiently, which is crucial in modern business operations. Its focus on providing source code with every project ensures transparency and flexibility, aligning well with industry standards.
Collaborative Features
Draftbit empowers collaboration by allowing users to add team members to their projects, share feedback, and publish multiple versions for external sharing and user testing. Additionally, users have access to Draftbit Experts for professional help, and the team also provides assistance with app store reviews and publishing. These features enhance the collaborative aspect of product development in a remote or hybrid work environment, catering to Draftbit's global user base.