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Lowcoder

Open-source, self-hostable low-code app builder that grew out of the Openblocks project.

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About Lowcoder

Lowcoder is an open-source low-code platform for internal tools, dashboards, portals and even meeting or video apps. It was created when the community forked Openblocks after that project stopped, and has since added a large component library, responsive layouts and layers, JavaScript for custom logic, connectors for databases and APIs, workflows and optional AI-assisted building. Apps can be embedded into websites or other tools as native components, which is unusual in this category. The Community Edition is licensed under AGPL and free to self-host with Docker or Kubernetes, and there is no platform seat fee; an Enterprise Edition adds governance, audit logs and support, and a hosted cloud is offered too. It runs in the browser. It is a good fit for teams who want Retool-like flexibility without per-user costs, but the project is smaller than Appsmith or ToolJet, documentation can lag behind features, and support relies heavily on the community for free users.

Best for: Teams that want a free, self-hosted Retool alternative with embeddable apps.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Free and open source with no seat fees
  • Apps can be embedded natively in other sites
  • Large set of components including video and meeting widgets

Why people leave

  • Smaller community than Appsmith or ToolJet
  • Documentation sometimes lags behind releases
  • AGPL licence may not suit every company

Top Lowcoder alternatives

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  2. 2ToolJet logo
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    Open-source builder with AI app generation and a built-in database.

    62.6
  3. 3Budibase logo
    Budibase

    Open source and faster for form-heavy CRUD apps.

    59.6
  4. 4Retool logo
    Retool

    Mature commercial platform with a bigger ecosystem.

    57.2
  5. 5Saltcorn logo
    Saltcorn

    MIT-licensed, self-hosted database app builder for simpler needs.

    55.3

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Lowcoder: common questions

Is Lowcoder free?

Yes. Lowcoder is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.

Is Lowcoder open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at lowcoder-org/lowcoder. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does Lowcoder run on?

Lowcoder is available for Web and Self-hosted.

What are the best alternatives to Lowcoder?

The highest-ranked Lowcoder alternatives right now are Appsmith, ToolJet and Budibase. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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