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Appsmith vs Boomi

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Appsmith

Software

The open-source low-code framework

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Boomi logo

Boomi

Software

The world's leading cloud integration platform

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Appsmith has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Appsmith the free cloud tier is capped at 5 users, 5 workspaces and 3 Git repositories; Boomi subscription tier prices are not published; only the pay-as-you-go base of $99 a month plus usage is stated
  • They diverge on capability: Appsmith covers Drag-and-drop builder, Boomi covers Cloud integration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Appsmith and Boomi actually diverge.

Attributes where Appsmith and Boomi differ
AttributeAppsmithBoomi
Starting priceFree$299/month
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Self-hostedWeb, On-premise
Founded20192000

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Appsmith

  • Drag-and-drop builder
  • Database integration
  • REST API
  • Workflows
  • Authentication
  • Custom code
  • Git integration
  • 100+ integrations

Only in Boomi

  • Cloud integration
  • API management
  • Master data management
  • Trading partner network
  • Process automation
  • Real-time sync
  • Monitoring
  • Analytics

Both cover

  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Appsmith

  • Building internal admin panels over existing databases and APIsnot Boomi
  • Self-hosting a low-code internal tool platformnot Boomi
  • Custom CRUD dashboards for operations teamsnot Boomi
  • Versioning applications through Gitnot Boomi

Boomi

  • Integrating cloud and on-premises applicationsnot Appsmith
  • API management and publishingnot Appsmith
  • Master data management across systemsnot Appsmith
  • EDI and B2B data exchangenot Appsmith
  • Workflow automation between business systemsnot Appsmith

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Appsmith

  • The free cloud tier is capped at 5 users, 5 workspaces and 3 Git repositories
  • Workflows, custom roles and audit logs all require the Business plan at $15 per user per month
  • SAML and OIDC single sign-on need Enterprise, which starts at $2,500 a month with a 100 user minimum
  • Embedding an app privately is Enterprise only; the lower tiers embed publicly
  • Managed hosting is an Enterprise add-on rather than an included option

Boomi

  • Subscription tier prices are not published; only the pay-as-you-go base of $99 a month plus usage is stated
  • Metered on several axes at once, including connections, users, environments and API transactions, so the bill is hard to predict from any one of them
  • Connection counts, environments and user seats are all capped by edition

Pricing, plan by plan

Appsmith

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Self-hosted
    • Community support
  • Cloud FreeFree
    • Cloud hosted
    • Limited features
  • Cloud Pro$99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Email support

Boomi

$299/month
  • Starter$299/month
    • 50 integrations
    • Basic support
  • Growth$799/month
    • Unlimited integrations
    • Advanced analytics
  • Enterprise$1999/month
    • Custom SLA
    • Dedicated support
    • Advanced security

Which should you pick?

Choose Appsmith if

  • You need drag-and-drop builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Self-hosted.
  • You also want database integration.
Appsmith review

Choose Boomi if

  • You need cloud integration.
  • You work on Web, On-premise.
  • You also want api management.
Boomi review

Questions people ask

Is Appsmith or Boomi better?
Neither clearly leads. Appsmith starts at Free and Boomi at $299/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Appsmith or Boomi?
Appsmith has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Appsmith and $299/month for Boomi.
Does Appsmith or Boomi run on more platforms?
Appsmith runs on Web, Self-hosted. Boomi runs on Web, On-premise.
Can I use Appsmith for free?
Yes. Appsmith has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Boomi starts at $299/month.
What is Appsmith best used for?
Appsmith is most often used for building internal admin panels over existing databases and apis, self-hosting a low-code internal tool platform, custom crud dashboards for operations teams, versioning applications through git. Of those, building internal admin panels over existing databases and apis and self-hosting a low-code internal tool platform are not what Boomi is typically brought in for.
What can Appsmith do that Boomi cannot?
Appsmith covers Drag-and-drop builder, Database integration, REST API, Workflows. Boomi covers Cloud integration, API management, Master data management, Trading partner network. Both handle GDPR, Cloud deployment, Web support.
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