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Budibase vs ToolJet
ToolJet is also open-source low-code but focuses on visual workflow building without built-in AI agents.
BudibaseOpen-source low-code platform for internal tools
ToolJetOpen source low-code platform for internal toolsWhich to pick
Pick Budibase if you want…
- Low-code internal tools with AI agents
- Integrations with Slack, Microsoft Teams or Discord (on Budibase's list, not ToolJet's)
Pick ToolJet if you want…
- AI-assisted internal tool creation
- Open-source low-code workflow builder
- Integrations with PostgreSQL, MongoDB or ServiceNow (on ToolJet's list, not Budibase's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Budibase:Budibase is an open-source low-code platform to build internal apps, AI agents and automations that connect to your data and APIs.
- ToolJet:ToolJet is an open-source low-code platform for building internal tools with AI, visual builder, and coding-agent support.
- Best for
- Budibase:Low-code internal tools with AI agents
- ToolJet:AI-assisted internal tool creation
- Who it’s for
- Budibase:Product teams and ops engineers building internal tools and workflow automations
- ToolJet:Product, ops, and engineering teams building internal dashboards, CRUD apps, and automation.
- Pricing
- Budibase:Freemium
- ToolJet:Freemium
- Plans
- Budibase:Free $0 · Pro $19 per month · Premium $49 per month · Business $299 per month
- ToolJet:Free $0 per builder/month · Basic $23 per builder/month · Pro $79 per builder/month · Team $199 per builder/month
- Open source
- Budibase:Yes, 28,327 GitHub stars
- ToolJet:Yes, 41,023 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Budibase:Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord, Jira, Salesforce, GitHub, Notion, Figma
- ToolJet:PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ServiceNow, REST, gRPC, LDAP, SAML
Budibase features
- AI Agents. Create chat agents that answer questions, handle requests and trigger workflows across systems.
- App Builder. Design web apps with a drag-and-drop interface and connect them to tables, APIs and automations.
- Automation Builder. Build backend workflows using triggers, actions and synchronous webhooks.
- Data Connectors. Link databases, spreadsheets and SaaS apps as internal or external data sources.
- Self-hosting & Cloud. Deploy on your own infrastructure or use Budibase Cloud with managed hosting.
- Enterprise Security. Provides ISO 27001 compliance, SSO, RBAC, audit logs and backups.
ToolJet features
- AI-driven app generation. Describe an app in plain language and get a production-ready draft with components and queries.
- 100+ native connectors. Connect to databases, SaaS services, REST/gRPC endpoints, or use the built-in PostgreSQL-backed ToolJet Database.
- Granular governance. RBAC, SAML/OIDC/LDAP SSO, audit logs, and environment controls for all AI-generated assets.
- Workflow automation. Node-based visual workflows, scheduled jobs, and agent nodes to automate internal processes.
- Self-hosted or cloud. Deploy on ToolJet Cloud or run the open-source edition on-premise with air-gapped options.
- Version control & CI/CD. Git sync, branching, and multi-environment promotion for dev, staging, and prod.
Budibase vs ToolJet FAQ
Is Budibase or ToolJet free?+
Budibase has a free plan; paid plans start at $19/month (Pro). ToolJet has a free plan and paid plans.
Is Budibase or ToolJet open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Budibase (Budibase/budibase on GitHub) and ToolJet (ToolJet/ToolJet on GitHub, AGPL-3.0 license).
Do Budibase and ToolJet integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Budibase lists Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord, Jira and 6 more; ToolJet lists PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ServiceNow, REST and 3 more.
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