Dropbase

️ 🖼Tool Name:
Dropbase

🔖 Tool Category:
An artificial intelligence (AI) platform for developingInternal Tools web applications using Python, based on a Self-hosted and Local-first approach.

️ ✏What does this tool offer?

• Build internal tools such as: Dashboards, internal CRM, customer support tools, or data management.

• Natural Language input → AI generates the UI and code directly.

• A combination of drag-and-drop + writing Python code for more control.

• Local-first: Runs locally and you can host it yourself → Your data doesn't go outside.

• Full Python library available (i.e. PyPI library).

• Ready-made interface components (tables, sidebar).

• Smart Tables support: SQL query transforms into a customizable table just like Excel.

⭐ What does the tool actually deliver based on user experience?

• The application is built from simple files:
  - main.py for the interface.
  - functions.py or properties.json for the logic.

• The AI generates clean, editable code + displays a Diff for changes before they are approved.

• Simple interface (Table + Sidebar) suitable for most internal tools.

• User experiences indicate that it is faster than Airplane, and provides more code control than Retool.

• Ideal for Python developers who want to build widgets quickly without getting into infrastructure complexities.

🤖 Does it include automation?
Yes ✅

• From task description → to full code ready.

• Diff view of changes automatically.

• Provide ready-made basic components (Tables, Sidebar).

• Significant reduction in manual coding time.

💰 Pricing Model:

• Not fully open source, but Source-available (some components like Worker are available as code).

• There is a free version to try locally.

• Paid plans are not officially announced → Contact the sales team.

🆓 Free Plan Details:

• Local free version of the trial.

• Can be downloaded and run on your device directly.

• Worker can be self-hosted for added security and data control.

💳 Paid Plan Details:

• Not officially announced.

• Details can only be provided by contacting the Dropbase team.

🧭 Access Method:

• Start from GitHub.

• Run locally and then login via browser: localhost:3030/apps to create your first app.

• To add AI features: Enter the OpenAI or Anthropic key in the settings file (server.toml).

• Connect APIs or databases via the worker.toml file.

• From the Dropbase interface: Write text commands or modify code directly.

🔗 Experience Link:
https://github.com/DropbaseHQ/dropbase?ref=