Appsmith vs Budibase

Side-by-side open-source comparison for 2026. Appsmith currently leads on GitHub stars (39.6k) over Budibase (23.6k). Both tools list each other as alternatives in this directory.

Quick comparison

Appsmith vs Budibase, ranked by GitHub stars
#ToolStarsLanguageLicense
1Appsmith

Appsmith is a platform to build admin panels, internal tools, and dashboards. It seamlessly integrates with over 25 databases and any API.

39.6kTypeScriptApache License 2.0
2Budibase

Create business apps and automate workflows in minutes using a no code / low code platform. Supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MSSQL, MongoDB, Rest API, Docker, K8s, and more.

23.6kTypeScriptOther

Overview

Appsmith

Appsmith is a platform to build admin panels, internal tools, and dashboards. It seamlessly integrates with over 25 databases and any API.

TypeScript ยท Apache License 2.0 ยท 39.6k GitHub stars

Budibase

Create business apps and automate workflows in minutes using a no code / low code platform. Supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MSSQL, MongoDB, Rest API, Docker, K8s, and more.

TypeScript ยท 23.6k GitHub stars

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more popular, Appsmith or Budibase?

Appsmith currently has more GitHub stars (39.6k) than Budibase (23.6k). Star counts are a proxy for community adoption.

Are Appsmith and Budibase free?

Yes. Both are open source and free to use in your own projects.

How does this comparison work?

Pages only exist for mutual alternatives โ€” each tool lists the other in its alternatives metadata. Stats come from the canonical tool records in this directory.

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