Budibase Low-Code Platform

Budibase is a free and open-source low-code platform for building internal business applications, forms, portals, and admin panels without writing code. Founded in 2019 by Michael Shanks and Joe Johnston in London, United Kingdom, Budibase has raised over $7.5 million from investors including SignalFire. The platform serves over 200,000 users and positions itself as an open-source alternative to Retool, Appsmith, and OutSystems. Key features: visual app builder: drag-and-drop interface for designing application screens with pre-built components (tables, forms, cards, charts, buttons, modals, side panels). Responsive layouts that adapt to desktop and mobile. Data sources: connect to internal databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis, CouchDB, DynamoDB), REST APIs, Google Sheets, Airtable, and SaaS platforms. Budibase also includes a built-in database (powered by CouchDB) for rapid prototyping without external infrastructure. Automated workflows: design multi-step automations triggered by row-level events (create, update, delete), scheduled triggers, app actions, or external webhooks. Automation steps include sending emails, making HTTP requests, updating rows, running JavaScript logic, and integrating with Zapier. Forms and CRUD: auto-generate create, read, update, and delete screens from any data source with one click. Customize forms with validation rules, conditional visibility, and custom field types. User management: built-in authentication with email and password, SSO via Google, Microsoft, Azure AD, and custom OIDC providers. Role-based access control with admin, basic, and public roles. Custom branding: white-label applications with custom logos, colors, and domains. Self-hosted: deploy on your own infrastructure via Docker or Kubernetes. Cloud-hosted option also available. REST API and webhooks for external integrations. JavaScript/Node.js. GPL-3.0.