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Appsmith vs MuleSoft

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Appsmith

Software

The open-source low-code framework

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MuleSoft logo

MuleSoft

Software

Integration platform as a service (iPaaS) with robust API management

From
$1500/monthly
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; MuleSoft listed on UK G-Cloud at £6.39 per user per month for the Salesforce MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, via reseller Skyflo Digital Ltd
  • They diverge on capability: Appsmith covers Drag-and-drop builder, MuleSoft covers API Gateway.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Appsmith and MuleSoft actually diverge.

Attributes where Appsmith and MuleSoft differ
AttributeAppsmithMuleSoft
Starting priceFree$1500/monthly
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Self-hostedCloud, On-premises, Hybrid
Founded20191999

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 MuleSoft

  • API Gateway
  • API Design
  • Integration Platform
  • Salesforce
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • AWS
  • ServiceNow

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

MuleSoft

  • API Developmentnot Appsmith
  • API Gatewaynot Appsmith
  • API Testingnot Appsmith
  • API Documentationnot Appsmith
  • Microservicesnot 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

MuleSoft

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £6.39 per user per month for the Salesforce MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, via reseller Skyflo Digital Ltd

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

MuleSoft

$1500/monthly
  • Starter$1500/monthly
    • API gateway
    • Design center
    • Basic integration
  • Professional$3500/monthly
    • Advanced integration
    • Analytics
    • Team collaboration
  • Enterprise$undefined/monthly
    • Full Anypoint platform
    • Custom SLA
    • 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 MuleSoft if

  • You need api gateway.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premises, Hybrid.
  • You also want api design.
MuleSoft review

Questions people ask

Is Appsmith or MuleSoft better?
Neither clearly leads. Appsmith starts at Free and MuleSoft at $1500/monthly, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Appsmith or MuleSoft?
Appsmith has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Appsmith and $1500/monthly for MuleSoft.
Does Appsmith or MuleSoft run on more platforms?
Appsmith runs on Web, Self-hosted. MuleSoft runs on Cloud, On-premises, Hybrid.
Can I use Appsmith for free?
Yes. Appsmith has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MuleSoft starts at $1500/monthly.
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 MuleSoft is typically brought in for.
What can Appsmith do that MuleSoft cannot?
Appsmith covers Drag-and-drop builder, Database integration, REST API, Workflows. MuleSoft covers API Gateway, API Design, Integration Platform, Salesforce.
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