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Budibase vs Fibery

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Budibase

Spreadsheets

Build business apps in minutes

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Fibery logo

Fibery

Spreadsheets

Connected workspace for product teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Budibase cloud plans are metered on automation actions, from 5,000 a month on Pro to 250,000 on Business; Fibery free plan limited to 10 users and 10 guests
  • They diverge on capability: Budibase covers Drag-and-drop builder, Fibery covers Customizable databases.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Budibase and Fibery actually diverge.

Attributes where Budibase and Fibery differ
AttributeBudibaseFibery
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
PlatformsWeb, Self-hostedWeb
Founded20192018

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Spreadsheets).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Budibase

  • Drag-and-drop builder
  • Database design
  • REST API
  • User management
  • Custom code
  • Workflows
  • Responsive design
  • 100+ integrations

Only in Fibery

  • Customizable databases
  • Bi-directional linking
  • Whiteboards
  • Documents
  • Timelines
  • Formulas
  • Automations
  • API access

Both cover

  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Budibase

  • Building internal tools over existing databasesnot Fibery
  • Self-hosting an open source low-code platformnot Fibery
  • Admin panels and CRUD apps for operations teamsnot Fibery
  • Automations triggered by data changesnot Fibery

Fibery

  • Work management and product development platformnot Budibase
  • Relational database with multiple view types (table, board, gallery, timeline, calendar, Gantt)not Budibase
  • Knowledge base and document collaborationnot Budibase

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Budibase

  • Cloud plans are metered on automation actions, from 5,000 a month on Pro to 250,000 on Business
  • Creator seats are limited and cost $50 each beyond the included count
  • End users are $5 per user per month on top of the plan
  • Custom branding needs Premium, SSO enforcement and environment variables need Business, and audit logs are Enterprise only
  • Log retention is tiered from 1 day on Pro to 365 days on Enterprise
  • Monthly billing costs 20 percent more than annual

Fibery

  • Free plan limited to 10 users and 10 guests
  • Free plan limited to 10 databases
  • Enterprise plan requires minimum of 25 paid users
  • SAML SSO available only on Enterprise plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Budibase

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Self-hosted
    • Community support
  • FreeFree
    • Cloud hosted
    • Limited features
  • Premium$50/month
    • Advanced features
    • Email support

Fibery

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fibery review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Budibase if

  • You need drag-and-drop builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Self-hosted.
  • You also want database design.
Budibase review

Choose Fibery if

  • You need customizable databases.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want bi-directional linking.
Fibery review

Questions people ask

Is Budibase or Fibery better?
Neither clearly leads. Budibase starts at Free and Fibery at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Budibase or Fibery?
Budibase starts at Free and Fibery at Free.
Does Budibase or Fibery run on more platforms?
Budibase runs on Web, Self-hosted. Fibery runs on Web.
Can I use Budibase for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Budibase best used for?
Budibase is most often used for building internal tools over existing databases, self-hosting an open source low-code platform, admin panels and crud apps for operations teams, automations triggered by data changes. Of those, building internal tools over existing databases and self-hosting an open source low-code platform are not what Fibery is typically brought in for.
What can Budibase do that Fibery cannot?
Budibase covers Drag-and-drop builder, Database design, REST API, User management. Fibery covers Customizable databases, Bi-directional linking, Whiteboards, Documents. Both handle GDPR, Cloud deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Budibase: What happens if I exceed the monthly action limit on my plan?

Actions are hard monthly limits. Once you reach the limit on your plan (5K for Pro, 20K for Premium, 250K for Business), you must upgrade to a higher tier to continue using the service.

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Fibery: What is the cost difference between Fibery Free and Standard plans?

Fibery Free costs $0 and supports up to 10 users plus 10 guests with 1 GB file storage. Standard is $12 per user per month when billed annually, offers unlimited file storage, and includes AI features and human support.

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Budibase: Is there a charge for additional users beyond what is included in my plan?

Yes. Each plan includes a limited number of creators (1 for Pro, expandable for Premium, 3 for Business), but end users are charged at $5 per user per month as an add-on.

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Fibery: How many automation runs can I use on each Fibery tier?

Automation limits vary by plan. The Free plan has a lower limit, Standard plan includes a base amount, Pro plan includes 10,000 automation runs per month plus 1,000 per paid seat, and Enterprise plan offers unlimited automations.

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Budibase: How much extra do I pay if I choose monthly billing instead of yearly?

Monthly billing costs 20% more than the yearly equivalent. For example, paying monthly for Pro at $19/month equals $228 per year, versus $190 per year on a yearly subscription.

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Fibery: Does Fibery offer special pricing for nonprofits or open-source projects?

Yes, nonprofits receive 50% discount, educational and Ukrainian organizations also get 50% off, and open-source projects receive 100% free access to the Pro plan.

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Budibase: Can I try Budibase before committing to a paid plan?

Yes. All paid cloud plans include a 14-day free trial. The open source version is also available free with unlimited actions and unlimited users, though with community support only.

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Fibery: What is the free trial for Fibery?

All new workspaces receive a 14-day free trial of the Pro plan. Observers and guests remain free across all paid tiers.

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Budibase: Does the free open source plan include the same features as paid plans?

The open source plan includes unlimited actions, unlimited apps, automations, agents, and users, but support is community-only rather than through Budibase directly. Paid plans add features like AI credits, custom branding, backups, and email or priority support.

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Fibery: Is there a startup discount for Fibery?

Yes, companies under 42 employees qualify for Fibery's startup program, which includes 6 months free access to the Pro plan.

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