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VERDICT

Should I use Skyve?

The low-code open-source enterprise platform - skyve.org

Depends. Buy Skyve only if you have Java developers who want an open-source, multi-tenant low-code platform and can self-host or accept unpublished Foundry hosting pricing. No-code buyers and small teams wanting a simple tool should look elsewhere.

Confidence

Medium. Based on ~20 public sources; same-named Cities: Skylines mod and unrelated companies (roofing firm, Berlin agency) excluded from analysis.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo evidence found
  • Security posture

Pricing

Free

Open-source community

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
Skyve Foundry (hosted)Not published

Best for

  • Developer-led teams building custom business apps
  • Multi-tenant application builders
  • Organisations wanting open-source with optional hosting
  • Custom software agencies

Not for

  • Non-technical teams wanting no-code drag-and-drop
  • Small teams needing a quick CRM or tracker
  • Buyers demanding published pricing and big-vendor support
  • Anyone without Java development resources

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Open-source core is free, but Foundry hosting prices are not public — expect a sales call.

medium

Building on Skyve Script creates some platform lock-in; plan migration effort.

medium

Apps depend on bundled libraries — track advisories.

medium

Vendor appears small and Australia-based; confirm support SLAs before committing.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free, open-source core you can self-host
  • Supports multi-tenant enterprise applications
  • Maintains public and advisory process
  • Offers hosted option (Skyve Foundry) with 'simple predictable hosting'
  • Cited in peer-reviewed low-code platform research

Cons

  • Two CVEs disclosed in 2025
  • Developer-oriented; needs Java skills, not true no-code
  • No published pricing; hosted tier requires vendor contact
  • Directory listings show no public user ratings

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/26/2026 - 12 sources - Actively disclosed and patched: vendor runs a security page and advisories; two 2025 CVEs disclosed.

official x4review x2security x3news x3
  • CVE-2025-48976 — file upload exposure, Conditional exposure via file upload; vendor advisory published July 2025.
  • CVE-2025-10492 — Jaspersoft deserialisation, Deserialisation flaw in bundled Jaspersoft library; vendor advisory published January 2026.
  • API denial-of-service vulnerability, Reported and fixed in the Skyve framework, per public post.

Key stats

  • Value for money: 4/5

    Rating

  • Free

    Starting price

  • 12

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 4/5. Free open-source core, predictable hosted option
  • Ease of use: 3/5. Guess: low-code aim, but developer-oriented tooling
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Multi-tenancy, scripting, bundled reporting
  • Support quality. No evidence found
  • Security posture: 3/5. Publishes advisories; two 2025 CVEs disclosed
  • Free Open-source core Self-hostable via GitHub
  • 15,000+ Foundry users Claimed on foundry.skyve.org
  • 9.4.0 Latest version Security and tooling update
  • 2 CVEs disclosed (2025) File upload + Jaspersoft advisories

Pricing

Open-source community

Free

  • Self-host
  • Full framework on GitHub

Skyve Foundry (hosted)

Not published

  • Managed hosting
  • 'Simple predictable hosting'

Security

Actively disclosed and patched: vendor runs a security page and advisories; two 2025 CVEs disclosed.

  • CVE-2025-48976 — file upload exposureConditional exposure via file upload; vendor advisory published July 2025.⁵
  • CVE-2025-10492 — Jaspersoft deserialisationDeserialisation flaw in bundled Jaspersoft library; vendor advisory published January 2026.⁶
  • API denial-of-service vulnerabilityReported and fixed in the Skyve framework, per public post.⁷

What users say

No independent user reviews of the Skyve platform surfaced in the sources reviewed; directory listings without ratings.

Full analysis

Based on ~20 public sources; same-named Cities: Skylines mod and unrelated companies (roofing firm, Berlin agency) excluded from analysis.

Open-source Java low-code for dev teams; free core, but no public pricing and almost no user reviews.

Methodology

Based on ~20 public sources; same-named Cities: Skylines mod and unrelated companies (roofing firm, Berlin agency) excluded from analysis.

Sources

  1. Skyve — The Low Code Open Source Enterprise Platformskyve.org
    official
  2. skyvers/skyve on GitHubgithub.com
    official
  3. Skyve Foundryfoundry.skyve.org
    official
  4. Skyve Enterprise Platform Developer Guideskyvers.github.io
    official
  5. Security Advisory: CVE-2025-48976skyve.org
    security
  6. Security Advisory: CVE-2025-10492skyve.org
    security
  7. API Denial of Service Vulnerability Fixed in Skyve Frameworklinkedin.com
    security
  8. Skyve 9.4.0 Releasebizhub.com.au
    news
  9. Skyve Pricing Features and Reviewstechnologycounter.com
    review
  10. Skyve: Details, Pricing, Featuressoftwaresuggest.com
    review
  11. Characteristics and Challenges of Low-Code Development (academic)arxiv.org
    news
  12. Open Source Sector in Australia (Tracxn)tracxn.com
    news

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