Lowcoder

• Source: https://github.com/lowcoder-org/lowcoder
• License: AGPL-3.0
• Alternatives: Appsmith, Retool, Tooljet
• Status: As needed — better suited for customer-facing / external apps (prettier UI)

Open-source low-code platform for building internal and customer-facing apps with minimal code. Continues from the abandoned Openblocks project.

Features

• Visual UI Builder: 120+ built-in components with drag-and-drop editor
• Native Embedding: Embed apps directly in websites without iframes
• Data Connections: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Redis, REST API, and more
• WebSocket Support: Real-time data updates
• Reusable Modules: Shared query library and component modules across apps
• JavaScript Throughout: Escape hatch to JS anywhere in the builder
• RBAC: Role-based access control
• Version History: Auto-saved with full version history
• App Theming: Theme editor for consistent styling
• Self-Hosted: Full control, or free community cloud option