A powerful, open-source, low-code platform for rapidly building custom web-based database applications.
nuBuilder Forte is a versatile, web-based development environment designed to simplify the creation and management of robust database-driven applications. Its intuitive, low-code interface allows you to easily build database applications without extensive coding knowledge.
nuBuilder Forte streamlines essential database operations:
- Search, Create, Insert, Read, Update, Delete
- 🚀 Rapid Development: Quickly build complex forms, reports, and database queries.
- 🎨 Easy Customization: Extensive customization options using built-in builders or custom code.
- 🙌 User-Friendly: Intuitive UI ensures minimal training for end-users.
- 🌎 Open-Source & Web-Based: Free, accessible from anywhere, no installation required for users.
- ✅ Low-Code Interface – Build apps rapidly, with minimal coding.
- ✅ Form & Report Builder – Easily create custom forms and reports visually.
- ✅ SQL Builder – Effortlessly design database queries.
- ✅ Advanced User Management – Manage users, roles, and permissions.
- ✅ Security & Authentication – Built-in support for 2FA and SSO.
- ✅ Customization & Extensions – Customize extensively with JavaScript, PHP, HTML, and CSS.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 📋 Form & Report Builder | Visually create forms and reports |
| 📊 Graph & Charting Tools | Generate insightful visualizations |
| 🔐 Secure Authentication (2FA, SSO) | Enhance security with built-in authentication |
| 🌍 Localization & Translations | Support multiple languages seamlessly |
| 📧 Email Integration & Templates | Easily send emails directly from your apps |
| 📦 CSV & File Management | Import/export CSV data, manage files |
| ⚙️ Calculated & Custom Fields | Dynamically calculate data within forms |
| 📱 Responsive Design | Optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop devices |
- PHP: Version 7.0.33 or greater
(PHP 7.2.5+ required if using integrated phpMyAdmin) - Database: MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.3+
- Web Server: Apache or Nginx
- Download and unzip nuBuilder files.
- Upload to your web server directory.
- Create a new MySQL or MariaDB database (e.g.,
nubuilder4). - Rename the
nuconfig-sample.phpfile tonuconfig.phpand update it with your database credentials. - Navigate to your installation URL:
http://yoursite.com/nubuilder4/index.php - Log in using the default credentials:
Username:globeadmin
- 🔥 Scalable Alternative to MS-Access – No performance degradation with growing data.
- 💼 Cost-effective Alternative to Oracle APEX – No database or resource limitations.
- 📚 Easy Learning Curve – Built using familiar PHP and MySQL technology.
- 🌐 Fully Web-Based – Accessible everywhere without client-side installation.
- 💾 Single-File Backup – Easily backup or migrate your entire application and data.
nuBuilder Forte is licensed under the GPLv3 open-source license.
🌟 Join our community and start building powerful database applications with nuBuilder Forte today!