Budibase
8.8#5 in no-code app buildersFrom $19 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitBudibase vs ToolJet
What both publish
| Fact | Budibase | ToolJet |
|---|---|---|
| App builder | The app builder creates responsive internal applications with forms, validation, reusable components, custom JavaScript and CSS. | The product provides a drag-and-drop visual builder with reusable interface components for dashboards, forms, admin panels, and other internal apps. |
| Built-in database | Yes | ToolJet Database is a no-code table editor backed by PostgreSQL, so teams can store application data without provisioning a separate database. |
| Deployment | Budibase is open source and can be self-hosted, deployed on-premise, or used through its cloud platform; the security page also mentions Kubernetes and Docker deployment. | ToolJet says its community and enterprise editions can be deployed on-premise, with an air-gapped option. |
| Documentation | The documentation site provides guides, recipes, API reference, quickstarts and a changelog for building and operating Budibase. | Official documentation covers app building, data sources, workflows, setup, authentication, RBAC, SSO, GitSync, testing, backups, security, compliance, and APIs. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Listed connectors include PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL, MongoDB, Oracle, Redis, Snowflake, Google Sheets, S3, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Stripe, Zendesk, Jira and OpenAI. | The integrations catalog lists 91 connectors spanning AI providers, databases, APIs, cloud storage, and business tools. |
| Intended users | Budibase describes its audience as IT teams in highly regulated industries and says teams use it to build agents, apps, and automations for mission-critical systems. | ToolJet describes its platform as serving enterprise teams building internal tools with natural language. |
| Paid from | 19 | 23 |
| Plan limits | The displayed cloud plans include 1 workspace on Pro, 10 on Premium, and unlimited workspaces on Business; their listed log retention is 1, 7, and 30 days, respectively. | The cloud Free plan lists 2 builders, up to 50 end users, up to 10 apps, and 100 AI credits. |
| Public API | The public REST API covers applications, users, tables, rows and queries, uses API keys and RBAC, and publishes an OpenAPI 3 specification usable with Postman or Insomnia. | The external REST API manages users, workspaces, applications, modules, and groups, while separate GitSync and SCIM APIs support deployment and identity automation. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 66 reviews. | 4.6 out of 5 from 53 reviews |
| Rating on Gartner Peer Insights | 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. | 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review |
Budibase plans
- Pro$19 a month
- Premium$49 a month
- Business$299 a month
- Open sourceFree
- Enterprise self-hostedPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
ToolJet plans
- Free (Cloud)Free
- Basic (Cloud)$23 a month
- Pro (Cloud)$79 a month
- Team (Cloud)$199 a month
- Enterprise (Cloud)$3,000 a month
- Free (Self-Hosted)Free
Pick Budibase if…
Budibase suits teams building internal tools, apps, and automations, including IT teams in highly regulated industries. It offers cloud and self-hosted deployment options.
Pick ToolJet if…
ToolJet suits enterprise teams building internal applications and workflows. It may also fit organizations that need data connectors, access controls or on-premise deployment.