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Saltcorn

Build custom apps around your own data — open source, free, self-hosted.

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About Saltcorn

Saltcorn is an open-source, no-code database application builder for web and mobile applications. On one platform it provides a relational data backend, visual interface builders, durable workflows, email and PDF generation, and even AI application features, with no licence fee when self-hosted. It suits organisations that need custom internal tools and portals built around their own data and processes without a development team.

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Saltcorn: strengths & things to check

Strengths

  • Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
  • Covers no code, database, app builder, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
  • Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

  • Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
  • Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
  • It is one of 1164 tools in the Developer Tools category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

Saltcorn pricing

Pricing modelFree — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free accessYes — fully free
Current plan pricesListed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official sitesaltcorn.com

Saltcorn key facts

Saltcorn FAQ

How much does Saltcorn cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (saltcorn.com).

What is Saltcorn used for?

Build custom apps around your own data — open source, free, self-hosted. Its focus areas in the Developer Tools category: no code, database, app builder, open source.

Where can I try Saltcorn?

On its official site, saltcorn.com — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

Saltcorn vs alternatives

SaltcornAdaloAnythingAppMaster
PricingFree — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
Focus areasno code, database, app builder, open sourceno code, mobile apps, app builderapp builder, ai agents, integrations, no codeno code, app builder, backend, code generation, mobile apps
Official sitesaltcorn.comadalo.comcreateanything.comappmaster.io
Directory statusListedListedListedListed

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About the Developer Tools category

Editors, platforms, and services developers rely on to build and ship software. The Developer Tools category on Tools Hub currently lists 1164 tools. Alongside Saltcorn, it includes TrailBase, Pagure, RhodeCode, Bugzilla.

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BDeveloper Tools

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BDeveloper Tools

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WDeveloper Tools

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