Budibase

Budibase is a low-code platform designed for building business applications and automating workflows. It allows teams to create powerful apps from various data sources. Budibase is positioned as an open-source alternative to Retool and PowerApps.

Budibase is explicitly positioned as an open-source alternative to Retool, focusing on low-code app development and workflow automation. The website content highlights features like rapid app development, workflow automation, and integration with various data sources, aligning well with the 'must-have' features of Retool, such as API & Database Integrations, Drag-and-Drop UI Builder, Code Customization, Access Control & Security, and Flexible Deployments. Additionally, the mention of workflow automation and prebuilt components further strengthens the match.