Budibase vs Lianja Studio (formerly Lianja App Builder)
Budibase
budibase.comLianja Studio (formerly Lianja App Builder)
lianja.comSide by side
| Figure | Budibase | Lianja Studio (formerly Lianja App Builder) |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $19/mo | $82.92/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 4 |
| Spec score · No-code app builders | 9.3 (#6) | 7.9 (#110) |
| Spec score · Low-Code Development Platforms | 9.3 (#2) | 8.4 (#22) |
| Built-in database | Yes | The Studio subscription includes a high-performance, multi-user embedded database described as ACID-compliant on the pricing page. |
| Deployment | Budibase is open source and can be self-hosted, deployed on-premise, or used through its cloud platform; the security page also mentions Kubernetes and Docker deployment. | Studio supports desktop, web, mobile, Progressive Web App, Electron, and standalone executable deployment. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Security | Budibase states that it is ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant. | Studio offers permissions and role-based access for apps, pages, and sections; the feature list also names row-level security and dynamic data masks. |
| Paid from | 19 | 100 |
| Support | The open-source plan includes community support, the Business cloud plan includes email support, and Enterprise includes priority support and SLAs. | Annual subscriptions include Standard Support through the helpdesk/ticket system while active; Premium Support adds priority response and direct email support. |
| What it does | Budibase is an open-source platform for building internal tools and automating workflows with data, APIs and large language models. | Lianja Studio is an AI-powered low-code environment for building database-oriented business apps for desktop, web, and mobile. |
Plans
Budibase
- Pro$19 a month
- Premium$49 a month
- Business$299 a month
- Open sourceFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Enterprise (self-hosted)Priced on request
- Enterprise self-hostedPriced on request
Lianja Studio (formerly Lianja App Builder)
- Monthly Subscription$100 a month
- Annual Subscription$995 a year
- Lianja Studio — Monthly Subscription$100 a month
- Lianja Studio — Annual Subscription$995 a year
In their own words
Budibase
Budibase lets teams build AI agents, web apps, and automations using their data, language models, and APIs. Agents can answer questions, handle requests, and take actions across business systems through connected data and automations. The App Builder creates end-user web apps, and automations run from triggers and action steps for approvals, routing, and notifications. Connections include databases, AI models, business apps, and REST APIs; listed providers and tools include Anthropic, Azure OpenAI, Google, Mistral, OpenAI, Jira, Slack, and Microsoft Teams. Budibase is open source and can be self-hosted, deployed on-premise, or used through its cloud platform, with Kubernetes and Docker deployment also described. The company states that it is ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant, and lists role-based access controls, single sign-on, audit logs, SCIM, and Active Directory integration. A free plan is available, and the listed Pro price is $19 a month; a 14-day trial is offered. Cloud plan allowances vary, including workspace and log-retention limits.
Lianja Studio (formerly Lianja App Builder)
Lianja Studio (formerly Lianja App Builder) has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.