No-Code · head to head
Corteza vs WeWeb
Corteza
No-Code
Apache-licensed open source low-code platform, formerly Crust, positioned against Salesforce
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
WeWeb
No-Code
Front-end builder for applications whose data already lives somewhere else
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Corteza planet Crust is a small company of roughly a dozen or so people, so the entire commercial support capability behind Corteza is thin and a large deployment can outgrow the vendors ability to respond.; WeWeb there is no database, authentication provider or server-side logic layer, so a WeWeb project is always at least two subscriptions and the total cost is never the price on the pricing page.
- They diverge on capability: Corteza covers Corteza Low Code, WeWeb covers Backend agnostic.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Corteza and WeWeb actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (No-Code).
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 Corteza
- Corteza Low Code
- Automation and workflow
- Bundled CRM
- Case management
- Federation
- Role-based access control
- Corteza Messaging and integrations
- Self-hosted deployment
Only in WeWeb
- Backend agnostic
- Vue output
- Data binding and workflows
- Custom code
- White labelling
- Staging and publishing
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Corteza
- A European public body that needs a case management system on servers inside its own jurisdiction with an auditable licence and no per-seat vendor feenot WeWeb
- An NGO replacing a Salesforce donation that has run out, needing to keep the data model but remove the recurring costnot WeWeb
- An integrator building a regulated vertical application it intends to resell, requiring a permissive licence it can ship commerciallynot WeWeb
- A mid-size European company that wants one platform for internal applications and a sales pipeline without paying per seat as headcount growsnot WeWeb
WeWeb
- Building an interface over data that already lives in Supabase or PostgreSQLnot Corteza
- Agency work where the client contract requires an application that runs without the vendornot Corteza
- Replacing the front end of a no-code application that has outgrown its original platformnot Corteza
- Internal tools for staff where the database and its permissions already exist and must not be duplicatednot Corteza
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Corteza
- Planet Crust is a small company of roughly a dozen or so people, so the entire commercial support capability behind Corteza is thin and a large deployment can outgrow the vendors ability to respond.
- No pricing is published for Planet Crusts support, hosting or implementation services, so the true running cost of a supported deployment cannot be estimated without a sales conversation.
- The connector ecosystem is small compared with commercial low-code platforms, so integrations with common SaaS tools usually mean writing against the REST API rather than installing something.
- Hiring is hard: almost nobody has Corteza on a CV, so you are training internal developers on a niche platform and you cannot easily replace them.
- The bundled CRM is a starting point rather than a mature product, and teams that expect Salesforce-equivalent sales functionality out of the box will spend months building the gap themselves.
WeWeb
- There is no database, authentication provider or server-side logic layer, so a WeWeb project is always at least two subscriptions and the total cost is never the price on the pricing page.
- Self-hosting and the more useful delivery options sit on higher tiers, so on entry plans you are hosting with WeWeb and depending on its uptime for a production application.
- The learning curve is closer to a front-end framework than to a drag and drop builder; collections, bindings and state assume you understand how data flows through an interface, which defeats non-technical buyers.
- Output is web only. There is no native mobile build, so anything that must appear in the App Store needs a wrapper or a different tool entirely.
- It is a small European vendor competing against far larger platforms, so procurement teams that assess supplier viability, support depth and long-term roadmap will need convincing before signing.
Pricing, plan by plan
Corteza
Free- Corteza communityFree
- Apache 2.0 licensed with no feature gating
- Low-code builder, workflow engine, CRM and case management included
- Self-hosted on your own infrastructure
- Planet Crust support and services$undefined/year
- Commercial support, hosting and implementation from Planet Crust
- Custom application development
- Training
WeWeb
Free- WeWeb$undefined/year
- Free tier for building and previewing before publishing
- Paid tiers add custom domains, white labelling and higher usage
- Self-hosting the generated application offered on higher tiers
Which should you pick?
Choose Corteza if
- You need corteza low code.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Linux, Self-hosted, Docker.
- You also want automation and workflow.
Choose WeWeb if
- You need backend agnostic.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want vue output.
Questions people ask
- Is Corteza or WeWeb better?
- Neither clearly leads. Corteza starts at Free and WeWeb at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Corteza or WeWeb?
- Corteza starts at Free and WeWeb at Free.
- Does Corteza or WeWeb run on more platforms?
- Corteza runs on Web, Linux, Self-hosted, Docker. WeWeb runs on Web.
- Can I use Corteza for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Corteza best used for?
- Corteza is most often used for a european public body that needs a case management system on servers inside its own jurisdiction with an auditable licence and no per-seat vendor fee, an ngo replacing a salesforce donation that has run out, needing to keep the data model but remove the recurring cost, an integrator building a regulated vertical application it intends to resell, requiring a permissive licence it can ship commercially, a mid-size european company that wants one platform for internal applications and a sales pipeline without paying per seat as headcount grows. Of those, a european public body that needs a case management system on servers inside its own jurisdiction with an auditable licence and no per-seat vendor fee and an ngo replacing a salesforce donation that has run out, needing to keep the data model but remove the recurring cost are not what WeWeb is typically brought in for.
- What can Corteza do that WeWeb cannot?
- Corteza covers Corteza Low Code, Automation and workflow, Bundled CRM, Case management. WeWeb covers Backend agnostic, Vue output, Data binding and workflows, Custom code.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Corteza: Is Corteza the same thing as Crust?
Yes. The project was branded Crust and renamed Corteza in 2019 when Crust Technology donated it to the Commons Conservancy.
WeWeb: Do I need another product to use WeWeb?
Yes. It builds the front end only. You need a backend such as Supabase, an existing database or an API before the application does anything useful.
Corteza: Who owns the code?
The Commons Conservancy, a Dutch foundation. Planet Crust in Cork is the primary developer and sells commercial services around it.
WeWeb: Can I host the app myself?
On the higher tiers, yes. That is one of the main reasons agencies choose it, because the delivered application can run without the vendor in the path.
Corteza: Is there a paid enterprise edition?
No. Corteza is Apache 2.0 with no feature gating. Planet Crust sells support, hosting and development instead of a restricted edition.
WeWeb: Is it suitable for someone who cannot code?
Less so than most no-code builders. You do not have to write code, but you do have to think like a front-end developer about state, collections and bindings.
Corteza: Can it genuinely replace Salesforce?
For case management and a straightforward sales pipeline on a self-hosted footprint, yes. For a large sales organisation relying on AppExchange products and a mature ecosystem, no.
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