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Appsmith vs Celigo

Appsmith logo

Appsmith

Software

The open-source low-code framework

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Celigo logo

Celigo

Software

The iPaaS platform for mid-market and enterprise

From
$400/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; Celigo prices are not published on any of the three editions
  • They diverge on capability: Appsmith covers Drag-and-drop builder, Celigo covers App integration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Appsmith and Celigo actually diverge.

Attributes where Appsmith and Celigo differ
AttributeAppsmithCeligo
Starting priceFree$400/month
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Self-hostedWeb, Mobile
Founded20192008

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 Celigo

  • App integration
  • Process automation
  • Master data management
  • API management
  • Workflow builder
  • Error handling
  • Analytics
  • 800+ apps

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 Celigo
  • Self-hosting a low-code internal tool platformnot Celigo
  • Custom CRUD dashboards for operations teamsnot Celigo
  • Versioning applications through Gitnot Celigo

Celigo

  • Integrating NetSuite with ecommerce and CRM systemsnot Appsmith
  • Prebuilt integration templates between common business applicationsnot Appsmith
  • Building custom flows between internal systemsnot Appsmith
  • Governance and auditability over integrations on the higher editionsnot 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

Celigo

  • Prices are not published on any of the three editions
  • Billed on endpoints and flows, so the cost is driven by how many systems you connect rather than by volume through them
  • API Builder, lookup caching and a sandbox all require the Professional edition
  • Single sign-on is optional on Standard and included from Professional up
  • Unlimited endpoints and the full governance features are Enterprise only

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

Celigo

$400/month
  • Growth$400/month
    • 50 integrations
    • Basic support
  • Scale$1200/month
    • Unlimited integrations
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$3000/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated support

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 Celigo if

  • You need app integration.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want process automation.
Celigo review

Questions people ask

Is Appsmith or Celigo better?
Neither clearly leads. Appsmith starts at Free and Celigo at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Appsmith or Celigo?
Appsmith has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Appsmith and $400/month for Celigo.
Does Appsmith or Celigo run on more platforms?
Appsmith runs on Web, Self-hosted. Celigo runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Appsmith for free?
Yes. Appsmith has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Celigo starts at $400/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 Celigo is typically brought in for.
What can Appsmith do that Celigo cannot?
Appsmith covers Drag-and-drop builder, Database integration, REST API, Workflows. Celigo covers App integration, Process automation, Master data management, API management. Both handle GDPR, Cloud deployment, Web support.
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