Saltcorn

Free, MIT-licensed, self-hosted no-code builder for database web apps.

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About Saltcorn

Saltcorn is an open-source no-code platform for building database-driven web applications that you host yourself. You define tables and relationships, then create views such as lists, forms, show pages, kanban boards, calendars and charts, and combine them into pages with a drag-and-drop builder. Triggers and actions add automation, roles control access, and a plugin and module store adds themes, field types and integrations. Recent releases include an AI copilot and agent features. It runs on Node.js with PostgreSQL or SQLite, can host several tenants on one server, and is MIT-licensed with no telemetry, so there is no vendor lock-in or licence cost. It suits developers, small organisations, researchers and hobbyists who want an Airtable-meets-app-builder they fully control. Hosted options and paid support are available from the maintainers, who also accept sponsorship. The interface is plain, the community is small, and self-hosting means taking care of updates, backups and security yourself.

Best for: Developers and small organisations wanting a fully open, self-hosted database app builder.

What works

MIT-licensed with no telemetry
Multi-tenant hosting on one server
Plugin store for extra views and field types

Why people leave

Small community and limited documentation
Plain interface
You manage hosting, updates and backups

Top Saltcorn alternatives

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Budibase
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Lowcoder
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Appsmith
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Baserow
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Saltcorn: common questions

Is Saltcorn free?

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

Is Saltcorn open source?

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

What platforms does Saltcorn run on?

Saltcorn is available for Web and Self-hosted.

What are the best alternatives to Saltcorn?

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

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Saltcorn facts

3 of 3 verified

License: MIT; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: MIT (MIT License).”
Self-hosting: Yes, no telemetry; Checked Oct 25, 2026saltcorn.com(opens source in a new tab); “Deploy anywhere · open source MIT-licensed, self-hostable, no telemetry.”
Price: Free and open source; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “Description: Free and open source no-code application builder.”