Appsmith
Open-Source Low-Code Application Platform
Overview
Appsmith is an open-source low-code development platform engineered to help software teams build custom internal tools, backoffice applications, and dashboards efficiently. By combining drag-and-drop UI components with a full JavaScript development environment, Appsmith enables developers to accelerate application building while retaining complete control over business logic and custom code. The platform connects natively with a broad range of databases, SaaS integrations, LLMs, and REST or GraphQL APIs. Developers can write reusable JavaScript logic inside a centralized IDE complete with auto-complete, debugging, and linting. Built-in AI copilots also allow teams to generate widgets and workflow logic using natural language prompts. Designed with enterprise-grade workflows in mind, Appsmith integrates directly with Git for version control, branch management, and CI/CD deployments. Teams can choose between hosted cloud instances or self-hosting on their own infrastructure, including air-gapped environments. Security features include SAML/OIDC SSO, SCIM provisioning, granular role-based access controls, and audit logging.
Best for: Developers and software engineering teams looking to build and deploy custom internal applications, dashboards, and admin panels rapidly.
Pros and cons
What works well
- Fully maintained open-source core with self-hosting and air-gapped options
- Developer-focused workflow featuring JavaScript customizability, IDE tools, and Git integration
- Flexible connectivity with databases, REST/GraphQL APIs, and SaaS tools
Where it falls short
- Cloud free plan is limited to 5 users and 3 Git repositories
- Enterprise plan requires a minimum tier starting at 100 users
Pricing
Free
$0 / month
For individual developers and small teams. Includes up to 5 cloud users, 5 workspaces, 3 Git repos, and Google SSO.
Business
$15 / month per user
For teams needing more customization. Supports up to 99 users, unlimited workspaces/Git repos, custom roles, workflows, and audit logs.
Enterprise
$2,500 / month (for 100 users)
For large teams requiring advanced scale and security. Includes SAML/OIDC SSO, SCIM provisioning, private app embedding, airgapped edition option, and dedicated support.
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Frequently asked questions
How does Appsmith measure users for billing?
A user is defined as any member added to a workspace in your Appsmith instance. Members included in the instance at any point during a billing cycle are billed for that month.
Are developer seats charged differently on Appsmith?
No, Appsmith does not charge extra costs for developer seats or differentiate user classes for pricing.
Is Appsmith open-source?
Yes, Appsmith Community Edition is fully open-source under the Apache 2.0 license.
Can Appsmith be self-hosted?
Yes, any edition of Appsmith can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, including air-gapped deployment setups.
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