# Saltcorn

> Saltcorn is a free, open-source app you can self-host in the low-code & backend category. No-code database application builder for web and mobile applications. One platform for user interface, data backend, durable workflows, email, PDF generation, and AI applications. It has 2,077 GitHub stars, is released under the MIT license and ships a Docker image. It is a self-hosted alternative to Retool and Bubble.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/saltcorn/saltcorn |
| Website | https://saltcorn.com/ |
| GitHub stars | 2,077 |
| Forks | 357 |
| Open issues | 701 |
| License | MIT |
| License type | Open source |
| Language | JavaScript |
| Docker image | Yes |
| Platforms | Docker, Nodejs |
| Categories | Low-code & Backend |
| Commits, last 12 months | 569 |
| Last commit | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Latest release | No releases |
| Created | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained |
| Archived | No |

Topics: nocode, no-code

## Install

Saltcorn ships a Docker image; follow the README at https://github.com/saltcorn/saltcorn for the image name and environment variables.

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## Saltcorn replaces

- [Retool alternatives](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/retool): A low-code platform for building internal tools and admin panels.
- [Bubble alternatives](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/bubble): A no-code platform for building web apps visually.

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