Open-source data platform that wraps any SQL database in an admin UI and API.
Why we recommend it
It works on top of an existing database rather than imposing its own schema, which suits legacy or shared data.
Strengths
- Works with your existing SQL database
- Open source and self-hostable
- Instant REST and GraphQL APIs
Drawbacks
- Requires database knowledge
- Not a page builder
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