Saltcorn

Summary
Saltcorn is a free and open-source no-code platform designed for building database-driven web and mobile applications. It features an intuitive drag-and-drop UI builder, robust relational data management, and flexible deployment options including self-hosting. The platform aims to simplify workflow automation and enable users to create custom applications without writing code.
Rationale
Saltcorn is an open-source no-code platform for building database web applications. It explicitly mentions drag-and-drop UI building, managing relational databases (PostgreSQL/SQLite backend with JSON REST API), and flexible deployment options (self-hosted via NPM/Docker or their cloud). It also highlights mobile-responsive support and the ability to automate simple business processes and workflows. While it doesn't explicitly mention code customization in the same vein as Retool (e.g., JavaScript, SQL embedding), it does allow for plugins and custom data types, which implies some extensibility. Security features like RBAC/SSO are not explicitly detailed on the provided pages, nor are deep debugging tools or Git integration.
Pricing
Free
Most Expensive
Free and Open Source
OTHER 0.00/ one time
  • Open-source platform
  • No-code application building
  • Drag-and-drop UI builder
  • Relational database management
  • Web and mobile app creation
  • PDF generation and emails
  • Easy-to-use themes
  • Automate simple business processes
  • Automate manual tasks and workflows
  • Trial hosting on Saltcorn.com
  • Self-hosting via NPM or Docker
  • Create data models
  • Build pages, forms, and data views
  • Install new datatypes, views, and themes with plugin store
  • Responsive layouts
  • Embedding views in views and pages
  • Build shared components
  • Multiplatform (Web, Mobile, Email, PDF)
  • Real-time chat apps
  • Internationalization
  • Trial hosting on Saltcorn.com has no guarantee of availability or security; intended for evaluation only
Features
Must Have

API & Database Integrations

Drag-and-Drop UI Builder

Flexible Deployments

Other

Workflow Automation

Mobile-Responsive Support

Custom Theming & Branding