Deploy and Host Budibase on Railway

Budibase is an open-source, low-code platform that empowers teams to build internal tools, forms, and workflows rapidly. With its intuitive drag-and-drop interface and support for various data sources, Budibase enables the creation of custom applications without extensive coding knowledge.

About Hosting Budibase

Budibase offers flexible hosting options to suit different needs. You can self-host Budibase on your infrastructure using Docker, Kubernetes, or DigitalOcean, providing full control over your applications and data. Alternatively, Budibase Cloud offers a managed hosting solution, allowing you to focus on building applications without worrying about infrastructure management.

Why Deploy Budibase?

Deploying Budibase allows organizations to:

Maintain Control: Self-hosting ensures data privacy and compliance with internal policies.
Customize Extensively: Tailor applications to specific business needs with JavaScript extensions and custom plugins.
Integrate Seamlessly: Connect to various data sources, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, REST APIs, and more.
Automate Workflows: Streamline operations with built-in automation features, reducing manual tasks and errors.

Common Use Cases

Internal Tools: Develop custom dashboards, admin panels, and management systems tailored to your organization's workflows.
Form Builders: Create dynamic forms for data collection, surveys, and feedback mechanisms.
Approval Workflows: Implement multi-step approval processes for requests, purchases, or content publishing.
Data Management: Build interfaces for CRUD operations on databases, enhancing data accessibility and integrity.
Customer Portals: Design portals that provide clients with access to relevant information and services.

Dependencies for Hosting Budibase

Budibase is designed to be lightweight and does not require external dependencies for basic operation. It can be deployed using Docker or as a standalone binary, making it easy to integrate into various environments.

Deployment Dependencies

Docker: Budibase provides official Docker images for streamlined deployment.

🎨 App Builder

Budibase features an intuitive drag-and-drop app builder that enables users to design responsive applications effortlessly. With over 40 pre-built components and templates, you can create applications that look and function seamlessly across mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.

⚙️ Automation

Streamline your operations with Budibase's automation capabilities. Set up triggers, actions, and conditions to automate workflows within your applications. Whether it's sending notifications, updating records, or integrating with external services, Budibase simplifies automation without the need for extensive coding.

🔌 Data Integration

Connect Budibase to a variety of data sources, including:

Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL, MongoDB
APIs: RESTful APIs for integrating with external services
Spreadsheets: Google Sheets and CSV files
Built-in Database: Utilize Budibase's internal database for quick prototyping

⚖️ License

Budibase is released under the Business Source License (BSL), allowing free usage for most applications. For organizations requiring advanced features and support, enterprise editions are available. Detailed information about the licensing can be found here.