Budibase
Build and automate internal tools, admin panels, dashboards, CRUD apps, and more, in minutes (alternative to Outsystems, Retool, Mendix, Appian).
The license is not an approved open-source license. Read it before you rely on the app.
- GitHub stars
- 28,332
- License
- ⊘ Proprietary
- Latest release
- v3.50.0-cloud.2
12 October 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Node.js, Docker, Kubernetes
Commits per month, last 12 months
12,870 commits
Replaces
Paid products Budibase can stand in for.
How to self-host Budibase
Budibase runs on Node.js, Docker and Kubernetes. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Budibase free?
Budibase's source code is available under ⊘ Proprietary, which is not an approved open-source license. It may restrict commercial use or redistribution, so read the license before you depend on it.
Can I self-host Budibase?
Yes. Budibase runs on Node.js, Docker and Kubernetes. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Budibase replace?
People use Budibase instead of OutSystems or Retool.
Is Budibase still maintained?
The last change to Budibase's code was on 12 October 2026, with 12870 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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