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Natural Language App Building

Describe what you want your app to do in plain English, and Opal translates your instructions into a visual workflow with connected AI components

Multi-Model AI Integration

Chain together Gemini for text/reasoning, Imagen for image generation, and Veo 3 for video — all within a single app workflow

Visual Workflow Editor

Fine-tune your app logic with a visual drag-and-drop interface that shows exactly how data flows between AI components and tools

Gemini 3 Flash Agent

AI agent powered by Gemini 3 Flash autonomously plans tasks, selects tools, and builds interactive automated workflows from text prompts

Google Workspace Integration

Connect to Google Sheets, Docs, and other Workspace tools to read and write data directly from your mini apps

Template Gallery

Browse and remix pre-built templates from the Opal gallery — use them as-is or customize them for your specific needs

Instant Hosting & Sharing

Opal handles all hosting automatically. Share your mini apps with a link — no web servers or deployment needed

Cross-Platform Access

Available as a standalone tool and integrated into the Gemini web app, accessible from any browser on any device

Full-stack web app builder with more complex app capabilities

AI coding agent that builds complete applications with backend logic

No-code app builder focused on data-driven business apps from spreadsheets

More powerful no-code platform for complex web applications, but steeper learning curve

Google Opal is the most accessible AI app builder on the market right now — and it's free. The ability to chain Gemini, Imagen, and Veo 3 into a single workflow using natural language is genuinely impressive. It's perfect for prototyping AI ideas, building internal tools, and creating interactive demos without any coding knowledge. The main risk is that it's still an experiment — Google could change pricing, limit features, or shut it down. For anything mission-critical, you'd want a more established platform. But for exploring what's possible with AI app building, Opal is unmatched. Rating: 4.3/5

Is Google Opal free?

Yes, Opal is currently free during its Google Labs experimental phase. There are no usage limits announced. Future pricing will likely be tied to Gemini or Google Workspace subscriptions once it exits beta.

What can I build with Google Opal?

Opal is designed for AI-powered mini apps — think quiz generators, content creators, data analyzers, image generators, and workflow automators. It's not meant for complex enterprise software or full web applications.

What AI models does Opal use?

Opal integrates Gemini for text and reasoning, Imagen for image generation, and Veo 3 for video and audio content. You can chain these models together in a single app workflow.

Do I need to know how to code?

No. Opal is a true no-code platform. You describe your app in plain English, and the AI builds the visual workflow for you. You can fine-tune with the visual editor, but no programming knowledge is required.

Is Google Opal available in my country?

Opal expanded to about 35 countries as of early 2026, including the US, Canada, UK, India, Brazil, and most of Europe. Check opal.google for current availability.

Can I connect Opal to Google Sheets?

Yes, Opal integrates with Google Workspace tools including Sheets, Docs, and more. You can read data from and write data to Google Sheets directly within your app workflows.

Will Google shut down Opal?

As a Google Labs experiment, there's no guarantee of long-term availability. However, Google has been actively expanding Opal and integrating it into Gemini, which suggests continued investment. We recommend not building mission-critical systems on it until it exits beta.

How does Opal compare to Bolt.new?

Opal is simpler and focused on AI mini apps with no-code workflows. Bolt.new is a full-stack app builder that generates complete codebases. Choose Opal for quick AI prototypes; choose Bolt.new for production web applications.