No-Code · head to head
Appsmith vs Gravity Forms
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; Gravity Forms basic license covers only 1 site and renews at $59/year after a discounted $44 first year
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Appsmith and Gravity Forms actually diverge.
| Attribute | Appsmith | Gravity Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $59/year |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Self-hosted | Web |
| Category | No-Code | Surveys |
| Founded | 2019 | Unknown |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Gravity Forms
Nothing recorded that Appsmith does not also cover.
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 Gravity Forms
- Self-hosting a low-code internal tool platformnot Gravity Forms
- Custom CRUD dashboards for operations teamsnot Gravity Forms
- Versioning applications through Gitnot Gravity Forms
Gravity Forms
- WordPress form building and lead capturenot Appsmith
- E-commerce payment form processingnot Appsmith
- Multi-site form managementnot 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
Gravity Forms
- Basic license covers only 1 site and renews at $59/year after a discounted $44 first year
- Pro license is capped at 3 sites; using it on more requires the Elite tier at $259/year renewal
- Marketing integrations like HubSpot and Mailchimp are Basic-tier only, while payment and workflow add-ons (Stripe, Zapier, Trello) require Pro or above
Pricing, plan by plan
Appsmith
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 5 users on cloud
- 5 workspaces
- 3 Git repos
- Business$15/month per user
- Up to 99 users
- Unlimited workspaces and Git repos
- Workflows and reusable packages
- Enterprise$2500/month
- Minimum 100 users
- Unlimited users above 100
- SAML/OIDC SSO
Gravity Forms
$59/year- Basic$59/year
- 1 site license
- 20+ integrations including HubSpot, Mailchimp, Active Campaign
- Pro$159/year
- 3 site licenses
- Payment processing with Stripe, Square, PayPal
- 15+ Pro-level add-ons
- Elite$259/year
- Unlimited site licenses
- All add-ons included
- Advanced features: User Registration, Conversational Forms, Signature, Survey
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.
Choose Gravity Forms if
Nothing in the data separates Gravity Forms from Appsmith on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Appsmith or Gravity Forms better?
- Neither clearly leads. Appsmith starts at Free and Gravity Forms at $59/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Appsmith or Gravity Forms?
- Appsmith has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Appsmith and $59/year for Gravity Forms.
- Does Appsmith or Gravity Forms run on more platforms?
- Appsmith runs on Web, Self-hosted. Gravity Forms runs on Web.
- Can I use Appsmith for free?
- Yes. Appsmith has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Gravity Forms starts at $59/year.
- 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 Gravity Forms is typically brought in for.
- What can Appsmith do that Gravity Forms cannot?
- Appsmith covers Drag-and-drop builder, Database integration, REST API, Workflows.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Appsmith: How much does Appsmith cost?
Appsmith offers a free plan for up to 5 users, a Business plan at $15 per user per month (up to 99 users), and an Enterprise plan starting at $2,500 per month for a minimum of 100 users with unlimited users available at that rate.
SourceGravity Forms: What is the cheapest Gravity Forms plan?
The Basic plan is $59/year and includes 1 site license with 20+ integrations. The Elite plan at $259/year offers unlimited sites and all add-ons.
SourceAppsmith: Does Appsmith have a free version?
Yes, Appsmith's Free plan provides access for up to 5 users with 5 workspaces, 3 Git repos, and community support at no cost. All plans offer unlimited apps.
SourceGravity Forms: Can I process payments with Gravity Forms?
Yes. Payment processing with Stripe, Square, and PayPal is included in the Pro ($159/year) and Elite ($259/year) plans, but not in the Basic plan.
SourceAppsmith: What does the Business plan include compared to Free?
The Business plan at $15 per user per month supports up to 99 users, provides unlimited workspaces and Git repos, includes workflows and reusable packages, premium integrations, custom roles, and access controls with email and chat support compared to the Free plan's community support only.
SourceGravity Forms: How many sites can I use Gravity Forms on?
The Basic plan covers 1 site, Pro covers 3 sites, and Elite covers unlimited sites. All pricing is annual subscription.
SourceAppsmith: How are Appsmith users counted for billing purposes?
Appsmith counts any user who builds or edits applications as a standard user for billing. Developers and builders are treated the same as other users and all users count toward the per-user billing model without separate developer seat charges.
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