17 open-source apps
Best self-hosted Low-code & Backend apps
Low-code app builders, backend-as-a-service and serverless platforms. Open-source alternatives to Firebase, Supabase and Retool.
The most popular self-hosted apps for low-code & backend on GitHub are Dify.ai, Supabase and PocketBase, ranked by stars below.
Ranked by GitHub stars
All 17 Low-code & Backend apps
Dify.ai
langgenius/dify
Build, test and deploy LLM applications.
Low-code & BackendTypeScriptDockerSupabase
supabase/supabase
Postgres development platform with auth, realtime, storage and edge functions, the open-source Firebase alternative.
Low-code & BackendTypeScriptDockerPocketBase
pocketbase/pocketbase
Backend for your next SaaS and Mobile app in one file.
Low-code & BackendGoDockerAppwrite
appwrite/appwrite
End to end backend server for web, native, and mobile developers 馃殌.
Low-code & BackendPHPDockerToolJet
ToolJet/ToolJet
Low-code framework to build & deploy internal tools with minimal engineering effort (alternative to Retool and Mendix).
Low-code & BackendJavaScriptDockerAppsmith
appsmithorg/appsmith
Build admin panels, CRUD apps and workflows. Build everything you need, 10x faster.
Low-code & BackendTypeScriptDockerHalo
halo-dev/halo
A powerful and easy-to-use website building tool (documentation in Chinese).
Low-code & BackendJavaDockerBudibase
Budibase/budibase
Build and automate internal tools, admin panels, dashboards, CRUD apps, and more, in minutes (alternative to Outsystems, Retool, Mendix, Appian).
Low-code & BackendTypeScriptDockerNocoBase
nocobase/nocobase
Extensible no-code and low-code platform for building business apps.
Low-code & BackendTypeScriptDockerParse Server
parse-community/parse-server
Open-source backend that runs on Node.js and any database.
Low-code & BackendJavaScriptDockerWindmill
windmill-labs/windmill
Fast workflow engine and internal tool builder that turns scripts into UIs and automations.
Automation & WorkflowsRustDockerConvex
get-convex/convex-backend
Reactive database and backend platform for building realtime apps.
Low-code & BackendTypeScriptDockerManifest
mnfst/llm-gateway
Complete backend that fits into 1 YAML file.
Low-code & BackendTypeScriptTrailBase
trailbaseio/trailbase
Open, sub-millisecond, single-executable FireBase alternative with type-safe REST & realtime APIs, built-in JS/TS runtime, auth & admin UI.
Low-code & BackendRustDockerSQLPage
sqlpage/SQLPage
SQL-only dynamic website builder.
Low-code & BackendRustDockerSaltcorn
saltcorn/saltcorn
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.
Low-code & BackendJavaScriptDockerUI Bakery
uibakery/self-hosted
Build internal tools, customer portals, and CRUD apps quickly. Configure scheduled jobs and webhooks. Create structure and manage data through a GUI.
Low-code & BackendShellDocker
What is the best self-hosted app for low-code & backend?
By GitHub stars, Dify.ai is the most popular self-hosted app for low-code & backend with 157,921 stars, followed by Supabase and PocketBase. The best fit depends on your needs, so compare Docker support, license and recent activity on each app page.
Are these Low-code & Backend apps free?
Yes. All 17 apps in this category are open source and free to run on your own server. A few also offer a paid hosted plan or enterprise add-ons, but self-hosting the open-source edition costs nothing beyond your hardware.
How do I install a self-hosted Low-code & Backend app?
16 of the 17 apps here ship a Docker image, which is the easiest route: rent a small VPS or use a home server, install Docker, and start the app with its Docker Compose file. Apps without an image list their native install steps in the README.
Which Low-code & Backend apps are most actively developed?
Measured by commits in the last twelve months, the most active projects are Budibase (12,674 commits), Appwrite (10,376 commits) and NocoBase (6,347 commits). Active development usually means faster bug fixes and security patches.