Butterbase
Open-source backend-as-a-service. Postgres, auth, storage, functions, AI gateway, MCP
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About Butterbase
Butterbase is listed in our agent infra category and is aimed at builders. Open-source backend-as-a-service. Postgres, auth, storage, functions, AI gateway, MCP Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-28.
Butterbase at a glance
- Category: Agent infra
- Built for: Developers and teams building with AI agents
- Pricing: Open source (as the maker states it)
- GitHub: butterbase-ai/butterbase · 3,031 stars (as of Oct 28, 2026)
- Official site: github.com/butterbase-ai/butterbase
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 28, 2026
Butterbase FAQ
What is Butterbase?
Open-source backend-as-a-service. Postgres, auth, storage, functions, AI gateway, MCP
How much does Butterbase cost?
Butterbase's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Where can I find Butterbase's source code?
On GitHub at butterbase-ai/butterbase, which had 3,031 stars as of Oct 28, 2026.
What are alternatives to Butterbase?
Similar tools include Open Connector, Kong Gateway, Tyk Gateway, Vectoree, Electric and Dataagent.
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