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Budibase vs Mendix

Both stand on no-code app builders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Budibase

Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

Budibase combines internal app building with workflow automation and AI agents, with cloud and self-managed deployment options. Compare its plan-specific workspace, retention, and support allowances against the needs of your team.

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Mendix

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

Mendix combines visual application development with custom code, integrations, and several deployment options. The free plan lacks support and guaranteed availability, while paid Standard plans have listed monthly prices and cloud deployment may add cost.

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The facts

	Budibase	Mendix
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Not published
Runs on	API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Pro: $19 a month	Standard — One App: $1,090 a month
Plans published	7	7
Maker	Not published	Mendix
Website	budibase.com	mendix.com
On no-code app builders	#2 of 177	#6 of 177

Budibase: what it does well

Builds agents, web apps, and automations.
Connects to databases, AI models, apps, and REST APIs.
Offers open-source and self-hosted deployment.
States ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance.
Free plan and 14-day trial are listed.

What to know first

Cloud workspace limits vary by plan.
Cloud log retention ranges from one to 30 days.
Mobile publishing is listed as unavailable.

Mendix: what it does well

Visual models cover logic, data, workflows, and UX.
Supports custom code alongside visual development.
Can connect external LLMs, agents, and tools.
Offers public-cloud and on-premises deployment.
Free plan includes unlimited users.

What to know first

Free plan excludes product support.
Free plan has no guaranteed availability.
Cloud deployment may cost extra on Standard plans.

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