How PwC, Hello Generalist & others built faster with WeWeb
PwC France cut app delivery that used to take two to three years down to 4–8 week MVPs, and a two-day WeWeb prototype helped rescue a project — preventing an estimated €600k–€800k revenue loss.
Hello Generalist reached roughly 100 operators in the first month of their MVP and routed $200k in early contract payments after moving from Webflow/Airtable to WeWeb + Xano.
Lect Tech (an education hardware company) built an LMS on low-code internal tools with WeWeb + Xano in eight weeks and landed on Shark Tank.
FunnelPortals built a dashboard builder for SMBs that improved client communication in months. Flexibl launched an analytics MVP in ~30 days. Aloe used WeWeb as the front end to be HIPAA compliant as a one-person team.
If you only take one thing away: WeWeb is a low-code internal tools platform that shortens the time from idea to market validation.
What is WeWeb
WeWeb is a visual software builder for SMBs and enterprises.
It handles UI, design, component binding, and client-side logic. It does not have a built-in database, nor does it replace server-side business logic.
Instead, it connects to external backends. Xano, Supabase or your own custom backend. Airtable can be used for lightweight cases.
The separation of backend and frontend is the point. Your data and compliance remain under the backend you choose.
WeWeb lets product teams focus on the experience without waiting on frontend engineering cycles. For a CXO, that means faster validation, cheaper iteration, and a more straightforward migration path if a feature later needs custom development.
Read more: Guide to WeWeb
Low-code vs custom development
WeWeb speeds UI delivery. It removes much of the work that eats up developer time.
For many SMB projects, i.e. dashboards, portals, booking systems, and lightweight SaaS, speed is an important factor in choosing the tech stack.
Traditionally coded frontends win when you need control, extreme performance, complex interactions, or particular browser behaviour.
If your UX is experimental and core to the product (consumer gaming UI, trading engines, or native-first social apps), code may be necessary.
We recommend low-code internal tools like WeWeb when the frontend is important but not the single differentiator, and when you can push heavy compute, sensitive data to the backend.
Real-world outcomes
PwC France
PwC wanted faster internal delivery but faced heavy compliance and hosting requirements. Historically, a new internal app could take two to three years to reach production because of approvals, pen tests, and security gates.
PwC used WeWeb to build the experience layer, exported the WeWeb app, and hosted it on their infrastructure. With Supabase for auth and data, and strict penetration testing, PwC reduced MVP timelines to 4–8 weeks.
In one instance, a two-day WeWeb prototype convinced leadership to keep a project and save an estimated €600k–€800k revenue loss.
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Hello Generalist
Hello Generalist needed a two-sided experience: operators (supplied talent) and companies (buyers). They prototyped in Webflow + Airtable, then rebuilt the product in WeWeb + Xano for a proper app experience.
Outcome? Roughly 100 operators in month one of the MVP, and about $200k routed in early contract payments.
The team used WeWeb to iterate on UX and Xano to manage server-side actions, auth, and the matching flows.
Small teams can convert product-market fit into real money quickly when they combine WeWeb with a backend.
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Lectec (Luke)
Lectec sells electric skateboards and needed a way to teach students and teachers how to use and build them. The team used WeWeb and Xano for the LMS and Shopify for e-commerce.
They turned a classroom concept into an LMS in about eight weeks, used it to scale curriculum distribution, and landed on Shark Tank.
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FunnelPortals (Neel Sarode)
Neel built a white-labeled client portal and project manager targeted at funnel builders. He used WeWeb and Xano for his portal.
Partnering with a content owner with an existing audience helped Neel grow FunnelPortals.
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How companies actually build with WeWeb
Building software has become easier with WeWeb. But you still need to plan if you want to build a stable software.
- Paid discovery session — Get all the decision makers on the same page. Choose the right process or benefits, and outline the backend requirements.
- Choose the backend — Decide early whether Supabase, Xano, or your own APIs will hold sensitive data, auth, and audit logs.
- Frontend development — Use WeWeb to allow your users to interact with your data and business logic.
- Refinement — Once validated, move into an ongoing retainer to continuously improve features and keep the tool aligned with business changes.
As one of the leading WeWeb agencies, we guide clients through this process: structured discovery, the right stack, and retainer-based support.
When not to use WeWeb
WeWeb is not for everything. Avoid it if:
- You’re building a consumer social media network.
- You’re launching a trading platform where milliseconds matter.
- Native mobile is critical (WeWeb is web-first).
- You’re developing a game.
But for data-heavy dashboards, portals, SaaS tools, or internal platforms, WeWeb is an excellent fit.
Advice for CXOs
Pick one high-value process and scope it small. Agree on the success metric: fewer manual reports, faster onboarding or fewer help tickets.
Choose the backend early. Decide where your data will be stored. If compliance is required, prioritise the backend and audit resources first.
Set a timebox for a pilot: 2–8 weeks for an internal dashboard or simple portal. Expect a lot of changes/improvements after real users test it.
Plan the handoff. If the pilot works, scale the product.
But it all begins with a discovery session. Invest in a paid discovery session up front to avoid wasted cycles, and consider a retainer model for ongoing improvements.
That’s how we help clients move from “quick win” pilots to sustainable systems.
Learn more: WeWeb + Supabase | WeWeb + Xano
Final thoughts
WeWeb shortens the distance between idea and insight. As a CXO, it can mean faster decisions and lower frontend dependency. For enterprises, it’s a way to preserve compliance while accelerating delivery. For SMBs, it’s a software builder that finally fits their budget and timeline.
As a leading WeWeb agency, we’ll map the pilot scope, choose the correct backend, manage the security checkpoints, and have a 6–12 week timeline.
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