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Self-hosted alternatives to Softr

The Softr listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 6 of the 89 other AI app builders in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Softr has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19 per month, billed yearly; $25 billed monthly (Basic). All of them are free or have a free plan.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Softr

  1. Appsmith

    Open-source low-code platform for internal apps

    • Appsmith starts at $15 per user / month. Softr starts at $19 per month, billed yearly; $25 billed monthly (Basic).
    • Appsmith is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Softr also covers databases, workflow automation, no-code and forms.
    Appsmith vs SoftrAppsmith pricing and details

  2. Retool

    Platform for building internal apps, workflows and AI agents

    • Retool starts at $10 per builder / month, billed annually (plus $5 per internal user). Softr starts at $19 per month, billed yearly; $25 billed monthly (Basic).
    • Retool is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Retool also covers AI agents.
    • Softr also covers databases and forms.
    Retool vs SoftrRetool pricing and details

  3. UI Bakery

    Low-code and AI builder for internal tools

    • UI Bakery starts at $20 per developer / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly). Softr starts at $19 per month, billed yearly; $25 billed monthly (Basic).
    • UI Bakery is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Softr also covers databases, no-code and forms.
    UI Bakery vs SoftrUI Bakery pricing and details

  4. Budibase

    Open-source platform for internal apps, automations and AI agents

    • Budibase starts at $299 per month and up (Budibase Cloud, billing basis not shown). Softr starts at $19 per month, billed yearly; $25 billed monthly (Basic).
    • Budibase is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Budibase also covers AI agents.
    • Softr also covers databases and forms.
    Budibase pricing and details

  5. ToolJet

    Low-code platform for internal tools, workflows and AI agents

    • ToolJet starts at $23 per builder / month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). Softr starts at $19 per month, billed yearly; $25 billed monthly (Basic).
    • ToolJet is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ToolJet also covers AI agents.
    • Softr also covers forms.
    ToolJet pricing and details

  6. OutSystems

    Enterprise platform for building apps and AI agents

    • OutSystems is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • OutSystems also covers AI agents.
    • Softr also covers databases, workflow automation, no-code and forms.
    OutSystems pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Softr?

Yes. Appsmith, Retool, UI Bakery, Budibase, ToolJet and OutSystems can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Softr be self-hosted?

The Softr listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Softr: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.