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Budibase

Budibase is an open-source low-code platform for internal apps, automations and AI agents: free to self-host, cloud plans from $19/mo billed yearly.

Our take: Budibase is a strong choice when you can host it yourself: unlimited users and actions for no licence fee is rare in this category.

Best forSelf-hosted internal tools

ReviewedOct 2026Freemium

7.65 criteria · see breakdown

Try BudibaseFree self-hosted; cloud Pro $19/mo billed yearly

Budibase is an open-source low-code platform for building internal apps, automations and AI agents on your own data. The self-hosted edition is free with unlimited users; Budibase Cloud starts at $19 a month on yearly billing, plus $5 a month for each end user.

The bottom line

Excellent value self-hosted; on cloud, price in end users and actions first.

Our score

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4.5

60+ reviews

4.5 / 5 aggregate · across 1 source

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isAn open-source internal-tool builder with automations and AI agents, free to self-host and priced by actions in the cloud.

Our takeBudibase is a strong choice when you can host it yourself: unlimited users and actions for no licence fee is rare in this category.

The cloud version is easy to start but adds up, because the headline price includes no end users and hard action caps force upgrades rather than overage bills. Model your user count and monthly row writes before choosing cloud.

Why we rate itFree self-hosting with unlimited users, plus apps, automations and agents in one tool.

The catchCloud plans include no end users and cap actions hard each month.

Best / not good for

Best for

Teams that can self-host with Docker or Kubernetes
Approval flows and admin panels on SQL data
Operations teams adding AI agents to internal workflows

Not good for

Cloud buyers with many end users on a tight budget
Teams without anyone to run infrastructure
Public-facing consumer apps

Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

Time to value
Under an hour for a first app on Budibase Cloud; longer to set up self-hosting.
Scale breakpoint
Hitting the monthly action cap or adding end users at $5 each pushes cloud costs up quickly.
Walled garden
Low: GPLv3 code, self-hosting, public REST API and external databases.

Still a fit?

If none of these block you, start on the free plan.

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Budibase plans and pricing

Plan	Yearly billing	Monthly billing	Actions per month	Creators included	Notes
Open source (self-host)	$0	$0	Unlimited	Unlimited users	1 workspace, community support, SSO
Pro (cloud)	$19/mo or $29/mo	$23/mo or $35/mo	5K or 10K	1	1 workspace, 1-day logs
Premium (cloud)	$49/mo or $79/mo	$59/mo or $95/mo	20K or 50K	1	10 workspaces, SSO, backups, branding
Business (cloud)	$299/mo	$359/mo	250K	3	Unlimited workspaces, enforced SSO, email support
Enterprise (cloud or self-host)	Custom	Custom	Custom	Custom	SCIM, audit logs, SLAs

From Budibase's pricing page, checked 4 October 2026. 14-day free trial on Pro, Premium and Business.

What the headline cloud price leaves out

Cost	Yearly billing	Applies to
End users (app users who don't build)	$5/user/mo; 0 included	Pro, Premium, Business
Extra creators (builders)	$50/creator/mo	Premium, Business
Monthly billing	+20% on plans and add-ons	All cloud plans
Going over your action limit	No overage; upgrade required	All cloud plans

From the plan comparison and FAQ on Budibase's pricing page, checked 4 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Budibase cost?

Self-hosting the open-source edition is free. Budibase Cloud Pro is $19 a month on yearly billing ($23 monthly) for 5,000 actions, Premium is $49 ($59) for 20,000 actions, and Business is $299 ($359) for 250,000 actions. End users cost $5 each a month on yearly billing, and extra creators $50 each (checked 4 October 2026).

Is Budibase free?

Yes, if you self-host. Budibase says its open-source self-hosted plan is free to use indefinitely, with unlimited apps, automations, agents, users and actions, 1 workspace and community support. The cloud plans have a 14-day free trial but no free tier.

What counts as an action in Budibase?

Budibase defines actions as the work your agents, apps and automations perform: an agent tool call, an automation step, or creating, updating or deleting a row in Budibase DB or a SQL database. Custom SQL queries and API requests do not count. Limits are hard monthly caps.

What is Budibase used for?

Building internal tools such as forms, approval workflows, admin panels and portals on top of your own data, plus backend automations and AI agents that handle routine operations work.

Is Budibase open source?

Yes. Its GitHub repository says Budibase is licensed under GPL v3, with client and component libraries under MPL 2.0. Paid features are under the Business Source License.

Where is Budibase from?

The company is Budibase, Inc. Its website footer says 'Made in Europe' and lists ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance.

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: Budibase pricing, Budibase homepage, Budibase on GitHub.

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