Budibase
Build internal tools and business apps in minutes — open source.
About Budibase
Budibase is an open-source low-code platform for building internal tools, forms, and admin panels. It includes a built-in database, external data connectors, automation engine, and role-based access — designed to be a simpler, more accessible alternative to Retool and Appsmith.
Key Features
- Built-in database (BudibaseDB)
- External database connectors
- Drag-and-drop app builder
- Automation engine
- Role-based access control
- REST API integration
- Custom JavaScript
- Self-hostable (Docker, Kubernetes)
Pros
- Open-source with generous free tier
- Built-in database makes it beginner-friendly
- Simpler than Retool for basic use cases
- Good automation engine included
Cons
- Less powerful than Retool for complex tools
- Smaller community and plugin ecosystem
- UI components are limited
Integrations
PostgreSQLMySQLREST APIsAirtableGoogle SheetsS3
Best Use Cases
- Simple internal tools
- Form-based business apps
- Inventory management
- Approval workflows
Quick Info
- Website
- budibase.com
- Founded
- 2020
- Company
- 10-50
- Pricing
- freemium