Budibase — Free Service Overview

Budibase is a open-source internal tools builder operated by Budibase Ltd, headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The product launched in 2018 and has become a category staple. This page tracks live pricing, named tiers, supported platforms and the practical jobs where Budibase earns its keep against competing in the internal tools category alongside other low-code app builders.

Quick Facts

• Operator: Budibase Ltd
• Headquarters: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
• Founded: 2018
• Public-market status: privately held (Series A 2022 led by Capnamic Ventures)
• Flagship paid tier: Premium (Premium at $50/user/month annual)
• Free tier available: Yes (Free / open-source self-host)
• Where it sells: Sold globally with GBP and USD billing
• 2025-2026 differentiator: Budibase positions itself as the open-source alternative to Retool with a GPL self-host option; the 2024-2025 roadmap focuses on AI-generated app templates and enterprise governance.

What is Budibase?

Budibase is a open-source internal tools builder that launched in 2018 under Budibase Ltd. The product is built around Drag-and-drop app builder with 40+ pre-built UI components, Native connectors for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, REST and GraphQL, Automations with Loop, Filter, Branch and HTTP request blocks, with the rest of the catalogue tracked in the platform sections below. The Subger catalogue page pulls live tier pricing from our internal database and links into cancel guides, deal hunters and renewal price trackers so subscribers can monitor Budibase across its full lifecycle.

Why choose Budibase

Product roadmap and 2025-2026 differentiation

Budibase is operated by Budibase Ltd out of Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, and the team continues to invest in the catalogue that subscribers care about most. The latest roadmap milestone — budibase positions itself as the open-source alternative to retool with a gpl self-host option — gives buyers a concrete reason to evaluate Budibase now rather than waiting for the next refresh cycle.

Feature breadth that matters

Beyond the headline, Budibase ships Custom JavaScript and TypeScript in queries and bindings, Self-host via Docker or Kubernetes with the same UI as cloud and Embed and publish apps with public access or single sign-on. This depth matters because teams rarely buy a single capability — they need a system that absorbs adjacent jobs over time without forcing a vendor switch.

Integration ecosystem and developer access

Budibase integrates with the rest of the modern productivity and developer stack out of the box. The Budibase team maintains documented webhooks, public APIs and official client libraries so engineering teams can wire it into their existing identity, observability and CI/CD systems without bespoke glue code.

Budibase pricing in 2026

The current ladder for Budibase ranges from Free ($0) up to Free trial ($0 for 14 days). The anchor paid tier most teams compare is Premium at Premium at $50/user/month annual, sourced from the public Budibase pricing page.

Live pricing across countries

For country-by-country billing currency, taxes and renewal pricing for Budibase, see the live pricing table on this page. It pulls directly from our catalogue so promotions, anchor tiers and price drops surface the moment we capture them.

Budibase apps and platform coverage

Budibase runs on the platforms its category demands. The table below summarises coverage as of 2026.

Use cases Budibase fits

• Subscribers using drag-and-drop app builder with 40+ pre-built ui components as their primary reason to upgrade
• Teams that need native connectors for postgresql, mysql, sql server, mongodb, rest and graphql on a single billing relationship
• Buyers who value automations with loop, filter, branch and http request blocks as part of the Premium bundle
• Operators evaluating Budibase against competing in the internal tools category alongside other low-code app builders
• Existing Budibase customers expanding their footprint to Premium from a free or entry tier

Comparable products in the Subger catalogue

If you are evaluating Budibase alongside other tools, the Subger catalogue maintains a separate page per service with live pricing and tier names. Use the relevant hub to compare Budibase with adjacent open-source internal tools builder candidates on price, free-tier availability and feature coverage. For each candidate Subger also tracks the cancellation flow, current promo codes and renewal price history so total cost of ownership is visible upfront. Start with the Promo codes hub, the Renewal price tracker and the Browse all services.

Frequently asked questions

Who operates Budibase?

The legal operator is Budibase Ltd. The product was founded in 2018; the parent's public-market status today is privately held (Series A 2022 led by Capnamic Ventures).

How much does Budibase cost in 2026?

The flagship paid tier (Premium) is Premium at $50/user/month annual. The full ladder — Free, Premium, Enterprise, Open source self-host, Free trial — is in the pricing table above with feature differences per tier.

Does Budibase offer a free tier or trial?

Yes — Free / open-source self-host is available at $0 with the usage caps shown in the pricing table above. You can also browse the Subger deals page for promotional pricing on paid tiers.

What platforms does Budibase run on?

Budibase covers the platforms shown in the platform table above. Mobile, desktop and API surfaces vary by tier, and the vendor's release notes track new integrations as they ship.

What's new in Budibase for 2025-2026?

In short, the team continues to invest where it matters most: budibase positions itself as the open-source alternative to retool with a gpl self-host option. That is the development most likely to influence whether Budibase is the right choice for a buyer evaluating open-source internal tools builder options in 2026.

How does Budibase compare to other open-source internal tools builder options?

Budibase differentiates on drag-and-drop app builder with 40+ pre-built ui components and native connectors for postgresql, mysql, sql server, mongodb, rest and graphql plus the broader feature ladder shown above. For a side-by-side comparison with adjacent products, see the Subger category hub linked at the bottom of this page.

Can I cancel Budibase anytime?

Yes — cancellation is self-service from budibase.com under Workspace → Billing. Subger maintains a step-by-step cancellation guide on the cancel hub that covers the specific in-product flow, refund eligibility and what data is preserved after cancel.

Does Budibase offer team, family or enterprise pricing?

Yes — the higher tiers (Free trial) target larger deployments with admin controls, audit logs and dedicated support. Quoted pricing depends on seat count and contract length; the pricing table above shows the published anchors.

Is Budibase available outside the United States?

Yes. Budibase is sold across the following markets: Sold globally with GBP and USD billing. See the live pricing table for country-specific tier pricing in local currencies where applicable.

Where can I find Budibase deals and promo codes?

The Subger deals page tracks current Budibase promotional pricing, and the renewal price tracker stores historical price points so subscribers can spot post-trial price hikes. Both are linked in the related guides section below.

Get started with Budibase

To sign up for Budibase, head to the live pricing table at the top of this page. Pick the tier that matches usage: Free for evaluation or Premium for production usage at Premium at $50/user/month annual, or the Free trial tier for advanced deployments. After signup, bookmark this Subger page to monitor renewal pricing and catch any tier or anchor-price changes from Budibase Ltd.

Related Subger guides

• Cancel Budibase — step-by-step cancellation guide for the current portal
• Budibase deals and promo codes — live promotional offers tracked across the year
• Budibase true price tracker — renewal-price history and post-trial cost watch
• Budibase promo codes — coupon and code archive with expiration tracking
• Browse the full Subger services catalogue