Budibase

Open-source alternative · mapped from 1 paid tool. Fit is not feature parity.

Facts

License

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Paid-feature tier C

Self-host

Paid-feature limits3 noted

Open source limited to one workspace
Built-in backups and restore, environment variables and custom branding
Enforced SSO, user groups, Active Directory/SCIM and audit logs

Tier C: GPLv3 core and MPL-2.0 generated-app packages; paid packages/pro uses non-OSI BSL. Unlimited OSS apps/users/actions, but one workspace plus paid backup/environment capabilities warrant C. License source. Repository: Budibase/budibase. Self-host: server; hosted offer from the project: yes.

Replaces

RetoolEntry price USD 10 / seat / month

Fit:

Rebuild Retool screens, queries and access rules against supported data sources. Validate connector coverage and workflow/edition gates before migration. No verified direct Retool app import.

Sources: budibase.com, retool.com · checked 2026-10-21
Full comparison: Retool vs Budibase

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Budibase is listed as an open-source alternative to Retool, with partial fit or better. Maintainers can show this in a README; the badge links back to this page.

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