Budibase vs UI Bakery
Which automation & integration tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.
Budibase
Teams that want to self-host forms, approval flows and CRUD apps for many internal users without paying per seat.
UI Bakery
Small developer teams that want low per-developer pricing with viewers included, and the option to self-host.
Side by side
| Budibase | UI Bakery | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free self-hosted; cloud from $19/month + $5/end user | Free; Builder from $20/developer/month |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Teams that want to self-host forms, approval flows and CRUD apps for many internal users without paying per seat. | Small developer teams that want low per-developer pricing with viewers included, and the option to self-host. |
Pros and cons
Budibase
Pros
- Self-hosted Open Source edition includes unlimited users and SSO at no cost
- Built-in database means simple apps need no external data source
- Automations and AI agents in the same product
- Many self-hosting options, including Windows Server
Cons
- Cloud plans charge $5 per end user with none included
- Cloud price also depends on your automation action allowance
- SCIM and audit logs need Enterprise
UI Bakery
Pros
- Viewers are included (up to 50) instead of billed per seat
- Low entry price: $20 per developer per month, annual
- Self-hosted plans start at Free
- Audit logs and RBAC on the mid tier, not only Enterprise
Cons
- More than 50 viewers requires Enterprise
- SSO is Enterprise only
- Proprietary platform, not open source
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