Corteza replaces 3 paid apps

One open-source tool, 3 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.

Corteza $0→replaces $394/mo★ 2.1k · active mar 2026self-host, real ops Databases
the facts, verified

LicenseApache-2.0

Platformsyour server

InstallationDocker Compose with a configured MySQL or PostgreSQL database

DataRecords and configuration live in the configured SQL database; uploaded attachments live in the server persistence directory

SetupDocker, a database, secrets, persistent-volume permissions, and a reverse proxy/TLS are the first operational hurdle

facts verified 2026-08-10

what it lets you cancel
CaspioWorth subscribing$300/mo

A self-hosted business-app suite with records, pages, workflows, charts, and enterprise-grade amounts of configuration.

the catchIt replaces Caspio's managed publishing service with a self-hosted platform whose database, upgrades, backups, and public availability are your responsibility.

the verdict →all Caspio alternatives →
BubbleWith trade-offs$59/mo

A self-hosted business-app suite with records, pages, workflows, charts, and enterprise-grade amounts of configuration.

the catchCorteza is a record-and-workflow suite, not a pixel-flexible public web-app designer, so a consumer-facing Bubble product will look and behave much more constrained.

the verdict →all Bubble alternatives →
QuickbaseWorth subscribing$35/mo

A self-hosted business-app suite with records, pages, workflows, charts, and enterprise-grade amounts of configuration.

the catchCorteza can model records and workflows, but its configuration-heavy self-hosted environment is much less approachable and managed than Quickbase.

the verdict →all Quickbase alternatives →

last updated 2026-08-10 · up to $4,728/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list

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