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Looking for a DevOps / CI-CD Alternative?
Meet Budibase

Build and automate internal tools, admin panels, dashboards, CRUD apps, and more, in minutes (alternative to Outsystems, Retool, Mendix, Appian).

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See how much you could save by switching from DevOps / CI-CD to Budibase

25 users
1 user500 users
$

Average DevOps / CI-CD pricing is ~$15/user/month

DevOps / CI-CD Annual
$0
Self-Hosted Annual
$0
Your Annual Savings
$0
Save 99% annually

5-Year Projected Savings

$0

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DevOps / CI-CD vs Budibase: Feature Comparison

Feature
DevOps / CI-CD
Paid SaaS
Budibase
Open Source
Monthly CostPer-user pricingFree (hosting only)
Data Ownership
Privacy Control
Self-Hosted Option
No Vendor Lock-in
Source Code Access
CustomizableLimitedFully
Automatic UpdatesManual
Managed Infrastructure
Official SupportCommunity
Repository Insights

Community activity and technical details from the Budibase repository

License

Other

Open source license for commercial use

Forks

2.1k

Community-maintained copies

Primary Languages

TypeScript
59%
Svelte
35%
JavaScript
4%

Top Contributors

#1

adrinr

9,814 commits

#2

aptkingston

7,516 commits

#3

mike12345567

7,192 commits

Why Switch from DevOps / CI-CD to Budibase?

Complete Data Ownership

Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access, no data mining, and full compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.

No Per-User Pricing

Pay only for hosting (~$5-20/month), regardless of team size. Add unlimited users without increasing your costs.

Full Customization

Access the source code and customize Budibase to fit your exact workflow. No feature limitations or paywalls.

No Vendor Lock-in

Export your data anytime. Move between hosting providers freely. Your business isn't dependent on a single vendor.

Technical Specs
GitHub Stars27.5k
2w ago
Docker ReadyManual Setup
CategoryOutsystems Retool Mendix Appian
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