Saltcorn
No-code database application builder for web and mobile applications. One platform for user interface, data backend, durable workflows, email, PDF generation, and AI applications.
- GitHub stars
- 2,083
- License
- MIT
- Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Docker, Node.js
Commits per month, last 12 months
578 commits
Replaces
Paid products Saltcorn can stand in for.
How to self-host Saltcorn
Saltcorn runs on Docker and Node.js. 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 Saltcorn free?
Yes. Saltcorn is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Saltcorn?
Yes. Saltcorn runs on Docker and Node.js. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Saltcorn replace?
People use Saltcorn instead of OutSystems or Retool.
Is Saltcorn still maintained?
The last change to Saltcorn's code was on 12 October 2026, with 578 commits in the last 12 months.
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