# Budibase vs NocoDB

| Attribute | Budibase | NocoDB |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 56.4 (55% (medium)) | 64.5 (30% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source, model-agnostic platform for creating internal tools, automating workflows, and building AI-powered agents that handle business requests and operations. Supports self-hosting and cloud deployment. It is indexed under Low Code Platforms.","source":"https://budibase.com","question":"What is Budibase?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Budibase offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $6 per app_user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://budibase.com/blog/updates/pricing-v3/","question":"Is Budibase free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Budibase. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://budibase.com","question":"What platforms does Budibase support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Budibase can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://budibase.com","question":"Can Budibase be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 17 integrations for Budibase, including Salesforce, Slack, MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Airtable and MongoDB, plus 9 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://budibase.com/blog/updates/pricing-v3/","question":"What does Budibase integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 for Budibase. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Budibase not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://budibase.com/blog/data/acid-compliance/","question":"What security certifications does Budibase have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Budibase is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://budibase.com/blog/updates/pricing-v3/","question":"Where is Budibase available?","confidence":0.5}]` | `[{"answer":"NocoDB is an open-source alternative that combines visual database and workflow design with the ability to add custom code. It includes AI-powered features, multi-deployment options (cloud or self-hosted), and 400+ integrations for automating business processes. It is indexed under Low Code Platforms.","source":"https://nocodb.com/pricing","question":"What is NocoDB?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"NocoDB offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $15 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://nocodb.com/pricing","question":"Is NocoDB free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"NocoDB supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://nocodb.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does NocoDB support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. NocoDB can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://nocodb.com/pricing","question":"Can NocoDB be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 20 integrations for NocoDB, including Slack, Discord, Mattermost, Jira, GitHub, Trello, AWS S3 and Google Cloud Storage, plus 12 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://nocodb.com/pricing","question":"What does NocoDB integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for NocoDB. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as NocoDB not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://nocodb.com/templates/de/compliance-tracking/","question":"What security certifications does NocoDB have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"NocoDB is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://nocodb.com/pricing","question":"Where is NocoDB available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | An open-source, model-agnostic platform for creating internal tools, automating workflows, and building AI-powered agents that handle business requests and operations. Supports self-hosting and cloud deployment. | A database management system that combines spreadsheet familiarity with database power, enabling users to build applications and automate workflows visually without coding. Supports both self-hosted deployment and managed cloud service with data under user control. |
| features.capabilities | `{"open_source":true,"plugin_marketplace":true,"mobile_app_generation":false,"pro_code_escape_hatch":true,"ai_assisted_generation":true,"workflow_process_automation":true}` | `{"open_source":true,"plugin_marketplace":true,"pro_code_escape_hatch":true,"ai_assisted_generation":true,"workflow_process_automation":true}` |
| integrations.count | 17 | 400 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"MySQL"},{"name":"SQL Server"},{"name":"PostgreSQL"},{"name":"Oracle"},{"name":"Airtable"},{"name":"MongoDB"},{"name":"CouchDB"},{"name":"ArangoDB"},{"name":"Amazon S3"},{"name":"Google Sheets"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Gmail"},{"name":"Google Workspace"},{"name":"Figma"},{"name":"HubSpot"}]` | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Discord"},{"name":"Mattermost"},{"name":"Jira"},{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"Trello"},{"name":"AWS S3"},{"name":"Google Cloud Storage"},{"name":"Minio"},{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"Twilio"},{"name":"Gmail"},{"name":"Outlook"},{"name":"HubSpot"},{"name":"PostgreSQL"},{"name":"MySQL"},{"name":"OpenAI","native":true,"category":"ai","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Anthropic","native":true,"category":"ai","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Google","native":true,"category":"ai","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Ollama","native":true,"category":"ai","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Airtable","native":false,"category":"data_import","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"HTTP","native":true,"category":"api","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Webhook","native":true,"category":"automation","direction":"inbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free for up to 5 users (Cloud) or 20 users (self-hosted)","features":["SSO","Multiplayer collaboration","RBAC","Embeds","Custom data sources","Self-hosting option"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"$60/creator + $6/app_user per month (or $50/creator + $5/app_user annually)","features":["Email support","Synchronous Automations","Increased database records","Increased automation runs","Extended backup duration"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"creator","amount":60,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"app_user","amount":6,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"automation_runs":"5000","backup_duration":"1 month","database_records":"25000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing based on creators and app users","features":["Enforceable SSO","SCIM","Volume-based discounts","Custom support options"],"commitment":"annual","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From $50/creator + $5/app_user per month (annual billing). Free tier available. 20% nonprofit discount.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://budibase.com/blog/updates/pricing-v3/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T12:15:33.465Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"app_user","amount":6,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["Grid, Kanban, Gallery, Form views","Basic API access","Webhooks","Collaboration","Role-based access control"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For individuals and small teams","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"editors":"3","commenters":"10","api_calls_per_month":"1,000","records_per_workspace":"1,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Plus","summary":"$15/user/month","features":["Standard integrations"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"api_calls_per_month":"100,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$30/user/month","features":["External database connections","Business integrations including HubSpot"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":30,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"api_calls_per_month":"1,000,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"$45/user/month","features":["Unlimited storage","Unlimited users","Extended audit logs","Priority support"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":45,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For large organizations requiring enterprise-grade security","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"api_calls_per_month":"5,000,000"}}],"summary":"Free plan with 1,000 API calls/month; paid plans from $15/user/month. Annual billing offers 20% discount.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://nocodb.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-28T13:20:40.248Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"user","amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":6,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":15,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Low Code Platforms)

| Capability | Budibase | NocoDB |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Mobile app generation | ✗ | - |
| Pro code escape hatch | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow process automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bpmn support | - | - |
| AI assisted generation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alm devops | - | - |
| Plugin marketplace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open source | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T17:47:45.373Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*