Budibase
Mobile forms automation software
Drag and drop app builder software
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Rapid application development (RAD) software
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What is Budibase
Budibase is an open-source low-code/no-code platform for building internal business applications such as CRUD tools, admin panels, approval workflows, and simple portals. It targets teams that need to assemble apps quickly from data sources (including databases and APIs) and deploy them either self-hosted or as a managed cloud service. The product combines a drag-and-drop UI builder with data connectors, role-based access controls, and built-in automation for common internal processes.
Open-source and self-hostable
Budibase provides an open-source edition and supports self-hosted deployments, which can be important for organizations with data residency or network isolation requirements. Self-hosting enables tighter control over infrastructure, authentication, and upgrade timing. This is a practical differentiator versus many form and workflow tools that are cloud-only.
Broad data source connectivity
Budibase is designed around connecting apps to existing data, including SQL databases and REST APIs, rather than forcing all data into a proprietary store. This supports common internal-app patterns such as dashboards, record management, and operational tooling. It can reduce the need to duplicate data across systems compared with tools that focus primarily on standalone mobile forms.
Integrated UI, auth, automation
The platform combines a visual app builder with role-based access control and workflow automation in one product. This helps teams deliver end-to-end internal apps (screens, permissions, and actions) without stitching together multiple point solutions. It is well-suited to rapid application development where requirements change and iteration speed matters.
Advanced UX can require code
While the builder covers common internal-app layouts, highly customized user experiences and complex front-end behavior may require custom components, scripting, or deeper web development knowledge. Teams expecting pixel-perfect public-facing experiences can encounter constraints typical of visual builders. This can increase implementation time for non-standard UI requirements.
Mobile-first field workflows limited
Budibase can be used on mobile browsers, but it is not primarily a specialized field-service mobile forms product with deep offline-first capture, device integrations, or map-centric workflows. Organizations with heavy offline requirements or complex mobile data collection may need additional evaluation and testing. This is a common gap when comparing internal app builders to dedicated mobility/form automation tools.
Operational overhead when self-hosted
Self-hosting shifts responsibility for uptime, backups, monitoring, and security patching to the customer. Upgrades and environment management can require DevOps capacity, especially in regulated environments. For smaller teams, the managed cloud option may be simpler but reduces infrastructure-level control.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pro (Cloud) | $10 per app creator/month (annual) / $12 per app creator/month (monthly); $2 per app user/month (annual) / $2.40 per app user/month (monthly) | 1 workspace; Unlimited apps; Budibase AI; Reusable code snippets; Synchronous automations; Public Embeds; Community support; Start 14-day free trial. |
| Premium (Cloud) | $50 per app creator/month (annual) / $60 per app creator/month (monthly); $5 per app user/month (annual) / $6 per app user/month (monthly) | Multiple workspaces; SSO (OIDC, Google, Microsoft); Custom branding; Creator access control; PDF generation; Workspace backups; Community support; Start 14-day free trial. |
| Enterprise (Cloud & Self-host) | Custom quote (contact sales) | Everything in Premium plus: Active Directory / SCIM; Custom AI (LLM) connection; Audit logs; PWA support; Script injection; User groups; Environment variables; Enforceable SSO; Air-gapped deployment; App-building services; Onboarding & training; Enterprise support / SLAs; Creator-only pricing available. |
| Open source (Self-hosted) | $0 (self-hosted) | 1 workspace; Unlimited users; Unlimited apps; Unlimited data sources; Unlimited automations; SSO (OIDC, Google, Microsoft); Public Embeds; Community support; Get started free. |
Seller details
Budibase Ltd
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
2019
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https://budibase.com/
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