Budibase
An open-source low-code platform for internal tools, free and unlimited when self-hosted, with cloud plans from $19 a month (Pro, yearly).
- Free (self-hosted)
- Plan + users
- Cloud or self-hosted
- Internal tools
- Independent sources
- Verified 11 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this profile
- 1 sourceLinked, typed and dated
- Independent third-party sourcesHow this profile was compiled
- Not an endorsementStack18 has not tested this product
What is Budibase?
Budibase is an open-source low-code platform for building internal tools, forms and workflows on databases and APIs, self-hosted or in Budibase Cloud.
- Best forTeams wanting self-hosted internal tools with full data control
- Team size fitSmall teams, Mid-size teams
- PricingSelf-hosted free and unlimited; Cloud Pro $19; Premium $49 (+$50 per creator, $5 per end user); Business $299 a month (yearly); monthly 20% higher.
- Main limitationCloud costs grow with headcount.
- AlternativesRetool, Google AppSheet, Power Apps · compare all
Budibase overview: who it is for and what it does.
Budibase builds CRUD apps, forms and automations on your own data, with free unlimited self-hosting.
An August 2026 guide lists self-hosted as free and unlimited, Cloud Pro at $19 a month, Premium $49 (extra creators $50, end users $5) and Business $299, billed yearly, with monthly billing 20% higher.
It notes cloud costs grow fast with headcount and self-hosting means running your own infrastructure.
Main problem it solves
Gives teams internal tools they fully control.
Typical customer segment
Small and mid-size teams.
Target users
- Developers
- IT teams
- Ops
Primary use cases
- Internal tools
- Forms
- Approval workflows
- Admin panels
What makes it distinct
- Open source.
- Self-hosted free.
- Per-user cloud add-ons.
Budibase features explained.
Cloud plans (per month, yearly)
- Pro
- $19.
- Premium
- $49; +$50 creator; +$5 end user.
- Business
- $299.
Self-hosted
- Price
- Free.
- Limits
- Unlimited.
- Control
- Full data control.
Billing
- Monthly
- 20% higher.
- Scaling
- Grows with headcount.
- Hosting
- You run it if self-hosted.
Budibase pricing and plans.
Figures reported by independent sources; vendor page not reviewed directly. Checked 11 Nov 2026 against Rework.
Pricing model
Free self-hosted or cloud tiers.
Free plan
Yes (self-hosted)
Free trial
Not documented
Budibase plans and prices (USD)
Self-hosted
$0
Free
Unlimited.
Pro
$19 per month
Yearly
Cloud.
Premium
$49 per month
Yearly
Plus per-seat add-ons.
Business
$299 per month
Yearly
Advanced.
Rework (22 and 26 August 2026).
Prices change. Confirm current plans and terms on the vendor's site before you decide.
Visit official website (external) ↗See alternativesBudibase integrations, API and platforms.
Important integrations
- Postgres
- MySQL
- REST APIs
- Google Sheets
Supported platforms
- Web
- Self-hosted
API
Not reviewed for this profile.
Data import and export
Not reviewed for this profile.
Integration coverage was not assessed in full. Check Budibase's integrations directory and documentation for your tools.
Budibase pros and cons.
Strengths, limitations and best fit. Each point cites a source; editorial summaries are not customer reviews.
Limitations
Best for
- Teams wanting self-hosted internal tools with full data control
- Privacy-sensitive organisations
- Budget IT teams
May be less suited to
- Consumer apps
- Teams wanting zero ops
Top Budibase alternatives and competitors.
Retool
A developer-focused platform for building internal tools on any data source, free for up to 5 users and…
Explore →Related productGoogle AppSheet
Google's no-code app builder, included in most paid Google Workspace plans (Core) and from $5 per user a…
Explore →Related productPower Apps
Microsoft's low-code app platform at $20 per user a month (Premium, annual) with unlimited apps and a…
Explore →Budibase compared with similar low-code and no-code app development platforms.
Summaries come from each profile. This is a side-by-side aid, not a ranking.
| Product | Pricing model | Starting price | Free plan | Builder | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budibase | Tiers (+ seats) | Free; $19/mo cloud | Yes (self-hosted) | Developers | Self-hosted tools |
| Appian | Quote (per user per app) | Quote | Community (dev only) | Enterprise | BPM |
| Bubble | Tiers + workload | Free; $29/mo (annual) | Yes | No-code | Customer products |
| Glide | Plans + credits | Free; $25/mo | Yes (1 project) | No-code | Spreadsheet apps |
| Google AppSheet | Per user | $5/user/mo | Not documented | No-code | Google Workspace |
| Mendix | Per app tiers | €918/mo (1 app) | Yes | Enterprise developers | Enterprise apps |
Budibase vs competitors: head-to-head comparisons.
Each comparison has a feature table, pricing side by side, strengths and limits, and best-fit scenarios.
Budibase discussions and buying questions.
No published discussions mention this product yet.
Budibase questions and answers
What is Budibase used for?
Budibase is an open-source low-code platform for building internal tools, forms and workflows on databases and APIs, self-hosted or in Budibase Cloud. Typical uses include internal tools, forms, approval workflows, admin panels.
How much does Budibase cost?
Self-hosting is free and unlimited; Cloud Pro is $19 a month and Business $299, billed yearly.
Is Budibase open source?
Yes.
Does Budibase charge per user?
Premium adds $50 per creator and $5 per end user.
How does Budibase compare with its competitors?
Stack18 publishes head-to-head comparisons of Retool vs Budibase, each with a feature table, pricing and best-fit scenarios.
What are the main alternatives to Budibase?
The main alternatives to Budibase covered on Stack18 are Retool, Google AppSheet and Power Apps. Retool may suit engineering teams building internal tools fast. Google AppSheet may suit Google Workspace organisations building simple apps. Power Apps may suit Microsoft 365 organisations building internal business apps. See the Budibase alternatives guide for a side-by-side table.
What are the pros and cons of Budibase?
Strengths: Free unlimited self-hosting. Full data control. Limitations: Cloud costs grow with headcount. You run hosting.
Who is Budibase best for?
Budibase may suit teams wanting self-hosted internal tools with full data control; privacy-sensitive organisations; budget IT teams. It may be less suited to consumer apps; teams wanting zero ops.
What integrations does Budibase support?
Documented integrations and ecosystem items include Postgres, MySQL, REST APIs, Google Sheets. API: Not reviewed for this profile.
When was the Budibase profile last verified?
Sources for this profile were last reviewed on 11 Nov 2026. 1 source is listed under Sources, and prices and plans can change, so confirm with the vendor.
Where this information comes from.
- Best OutSystems Alternatives in 2026 (26 August 2026) Rework Third-party Accessed 11 Nov 2026
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