TL;DR - Appsmith
- Appsmith is an open-source platform for building internal tools with a drag-and-drop interface
- It connects to any database or API and provides pre-built widgets for common admin tasks
- Free self-hosted option, cloud plans from $40/user/month
Pricing: Free plan available
Best for: Growing teams
Score: 86/100
Pricing Plans
Most Popular
Free
Free
Open source
- Unlimited apps
- Unlimited users
- Self-hosted
Business
$40/user/month
Annual
- Cloud hosted
- SSO
- Audit logs
About Appsmith
Appsmith lets developers build internal tools by dragging widgets onto a canvas and connecting them to databases and APIs. Admin panels, dashboards, CRUD interfaces—things that matter to the business but are tedious to build from scratch.
The open-source core runs anywhere. Pre-built widgets cover common needs. JavaScript lets you add custom logic when drag-and-drop isn't enough.
Engineering teams use Appsmith to build internal tools faster without spinning up full React projects for each one.
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Appsmith FAQ
Yes, the open-source version is free to self-host with no user limits. Cloud free tier for up to 5 users. Paid plans for larger teams and enterprise features.
Appsmith is an open-source low-code platform for building internal tools. Connect to databases and APIs, build UIs with drag-and-drop, deploy quickly.
Both build internal tools. Retool has more integrations and polish. Appsmith is open source and more affordable. Retool for enterprises; Appsmith for budget-conscious teams.
Admin panels, dashboards, CRUD apps, customer support tools, and workflows. Connect to any database or API. Good for internal tools that don't need custom design.
Docker for self-hosting. One-click deploys to AWS, GCP, Azure. Kubernetes helm charts available. Or use Appsmith Cloud for managed hosting.