Base44 vs Saltcorn

Base44 turns plain-language descriptions into apps, websites, agents, backends and games. It generates code, structure, design and logic without requiring coding experience, and sets up user logins, authentication, data storage and role-based permissions as an app is built. Hosting, analytics and custom domains are included, and published apps are live and shareable. Its Superagents can automate workflows, manage data and connect with tools. One-click connectors include Salesforce, Notion, Slack, HubSpot, LinkedIn, TikTok, Discord, Gmail and Google Workspace services; custom integrations can connect other services with APIs using the user's credentials. Base44 says users own their code, data and users, and can export source through two-way GitHub sync. The free plan allows up to five apps with 25 message credits and 100 integration credits per month. Starter costs $16 a month, billed annually. Higher listed paid plans cost 40.00 USD, 80.00 USD and $160 a month, each billed annually. The platform lists web and API access, but no mobile apps.

Saltcorn is an open-source database app builder for making custom applications, workflows, and interfaces. Its visual tools let users create relational tables and assemble forms, dashboards, portals, and workflows with drag-and-drop components. It runs on PostgreSQL or SQLite and includes a JSON REST API for other systems to read and write data. Plugins can add data types, views, and themes; listed extensions include Apple Pay, CalDAV, CAPTCHA, charts, and AI agents. Applications can be packaged for iOS and Android, with offline use supported by local SQLite storage and later synchronization. Deployment options include Docker, Kubernetes, npm, marketplace templates, desktop use, and air-gapped self-hosting. Self-hosted instances make no telemetry calls and can run offline behind a firewall. The MIT-licensed platform has no licence fee or per-seat cost. The open-source platform is free; DigitalOcean marketplace deployment is $6 a month, and managed hosting via Elestio is $16 a month. Shared free evaluation hosting is not intended for production or real data.