# Appsmith vs Budibase Comparison | | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 67 | 67 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (65.2% of reviews) | Mid-Market (73.1% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free | Free | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Appsmith Pros: - Ease of Use (4 reviews) - Customization (3 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (2 reviews) - Missing Features (2 reviews) ### Budibase **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (53 reviews) | 8.9 (66 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (59 reviews) | 9.5 (66 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (48 reviews) | 9.1 (47 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (31 reviews) | 7.5 (6 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (46 reviews) | 9.3 (64 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (54 reviews) | 9.8 (65 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Appsmith #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Community Price: Free Description: Cloud and self-hosted. Our open-source, community edition is free forever and contains powerful features: Key Features: - Unlimited users - Unlimited apps - Unlimited datasources and widgets [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/appsmith/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Budibase #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Open source Price: Free Description: For small teams getting started. Key Features: - Unlimited apps and workflows - Unlimited datasources - SSO: OIDC, Google, Microsoft [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/budibase/pricing) #### Free Trial No --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Workplace Innovation Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Appsmith** | N/A | N/A | | **Budibase** | 8.7/10 | 24 | #### Administration | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Application Deployment** | Not enough data | 9.1 (21 reviews) | | **Native Deployment** | Not enough data | 8.8 (21 reviews) | | **Data Security** | Not enough data | 8.5 (21 reviews) | | **Access Control** | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | | **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.5 (20 reviews) | | **Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (21 reviews) | #### Automation | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (20 reviews) | | **Workflow Mapping** | Not enough data | 8.6 (20 reviews) | | **Real-Time Updates** | Not enough data | 8.8 (20 reviews) | #### Development | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Application Templates** | Not enough data | 8.8 (20 reviews) | | **UI Code Extending** | Not enough data | 8.8 (20 reviews) | | **WYSIWYG Editor** | Not enough data | 8.9 (20 reviews) | | **Collaborative Development** | Not enough data | 8.7 (20 reviews) | ### Component Libraries | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Appsmith** | N/A | N/A | | **Budibase** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Language Contingency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Component Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Unlocked Components** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Framework Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Repository Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Digital Process Automation (DPA) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Appsmith** | 8.2/10 | 9 | | **Budibase** | N/A | N/A | #### Digital Workflows | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Logic and Conditions** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **No-Code Or Low-Code** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Document Management** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Forms | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Data Mapping** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Templates** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobile-Friendly Forms** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Automation | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Workflow Automation** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Workflow Mapping** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Updates** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Robotic Process Automation** | 7.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Digital Process Automation (DPA) | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Mobile Forms Automation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Appsmith** | N/A | N/A | | **Budibase** | 9.0/10 | 21 | #### Development Tools | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Drag-and-drop Form Builder** | Not enough data | 9.4 (19 reviews) | | **API Builder** | Not enough data | 9.4 (19 reviews) | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | 9.4 (18 reviews) | #### Field Tools | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **OCR** | Not enough data | 8.2 (19 reviews) | | **GPS & Time Stamps** | Not enough data | 8.8 (19 reviews) | | **Barcode and Signature Capture** | Not enough data | 8.8 (19 reviews) | | **Image and Video Capture** | Not enough data | 9.0 (19 reviews) | | **Offline Capability** | Not enough data | 9.0 (18 reviews) | | **Embedded Work Instructions** | Not enough data | 9.1 (18 reviews) | #### Back Office Tools | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Report Formatting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (18 reviews) | | **Roles and Permissions** | Not enough data | 9.1 (18 reviews) | | **Analytics Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.2 (18 reviews) | ### Drag and Drop App Builder | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Appsmith** | N/A | N/A | | **Budibase** | 8.8/10 | 62 | #### Functionality | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **App complexity** | Not enough data | 8.3 (56 reviews) | | **App Variety** | Not enough data | 8.9 (56 reviews) | | **Customized Branding** | Not enough data | 8.8 (56 reviews) | | **Application Templates** | Not enough data | 8.9 (56 reviews) | #### Data Control | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Data Migration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (56 reviews) | | **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | 8.9 (56 reviews) | | **Data Security** | Not enough data | 8.8 (56 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Drag and Drop App Builder | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### API Generation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Appsmith** | 9.0/10 | 7 | | **Budibase** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Code extensibility** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **API variety** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Documentation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Governance | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Management** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Role based access control** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Security** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | ### AWS Marketplace | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Appsmith** | N/A | N/A | | **Budibase** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Low-Code Development Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Appsmith** | 8.5/10 | 32 | | **Budibase** | N/A | N/A | #### Application Design | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **UI Code Extending** | 8.1 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Programming Code Extending** | 8.5 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Customized Branding** | 8.0 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Application Templates** | 8.0 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Workflows** | 7.7 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Data Control | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Data Migration** | 8.4 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Synchronization** | 8.9 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Security** | 8.5 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Publishing | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Application Deployment** | 8.8 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Platform Compatability** | 8.7 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Lifecycle Management** | 8.3 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### No-Code Development Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Appsmith** | N/A | N/A | | **Budibase** | 8.6/10 | 37 | #### User Interface Design | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **WYSIWYG Editor** | Not enough data | 9.0 (34 reviews) | | **Customized Branding** | Not enough data | 8.3 (34 reviews) | | **App Templates** | Not enough data | 8.5 (34 reviews) | | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (34 reviews) | #### Data Control | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Data Migration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (34 reviews) | | **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | 8.7 (34 reviews) | | **Data Security** | Not enough data | 8.4 (34 reviews) | #### Publishing | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Application Deployment** | Not enough data | 8.7 (34 reviews) | | **Platform Compatibility** | Not enough data | 8.6 (34 reviews) | | **Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (34 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - No-Code Development Platforms | Feature | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Appsmith (5):** [AWS Marketplace Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/aws-marketplace), [Component Libraries Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/component-libraries), [Digital Process Automation (DPA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-process-automation-dpa), [Low-Code Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/low-code-development-platforms), [API Generation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-generation) **Unique to Budibase (5):** [Workplace Innovation Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/workplace-innovation-platforms), [Mobile Forms Automation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-forms-automation), [No-Code Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/no-code-development-platforms), [Drag and Drop App Builder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drag-and-drop-app-builder), [Portal Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/portals) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Appsmith | Budibase | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 65.2% | 13.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 25.8% | 73.1% | | **Enterprise** | 9.1% | 13.4% | ### By Industry #### Appsmith - **Information Technology and Services:** 16.7% - **Computer Software:** 13.6% - **Financial Services:** 7.6% - **Consumer Goods:** 6.1% - **Education Management:** 4.5% - **Security and Investigations:** 4.5% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 4.5% - **Consulting:** 3.0% - **Insurance:** 3.0% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.0% - **Other:** 33.3% #### Budibase - **Marketing and Advertising:** 23.9% - **Education Management:** 16.4% - **Construction:** 14.9% - **Information Technology and Services:** 11.9% - **Computer Software:** 6.0% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 6.0% - **Telecommunications:** 3.0% - **Farming:** 3.0% - **Financial Services:** 3.0% - **Architecture & Planning:** 1.5% - **Other:** 10.4% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Appsmith - [Retool](https://www.g2.com/products/retool/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (358 reviews) - [OutSystems](https://www.g2.com/products/outsystems/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1796 reviews) - [Microsoft Power Apps](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-power-apps/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (541 reviews) - 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