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Appsmith vs Paragon

Appsmith logo

Appsmith

No-Code & Low-Code

The open-source low-code framework

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Paragon logo

Paragon

Automation & Integration

Embedded integration platform for SaaS

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; Paragon no price is published for either plan, and both require a quote
  • They diverge on capability: Appsmith covers Drag-and-drop builder, Paragon covers Embedded workflows.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Appsmith and Paragon actually diverge.

Attributes where Appsmith and Paragon differ
AttributeAppsmithParagon
Starting priceFree$299/month
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Self-hostedWeb, Embedded
CategoryNo-Code & Low-CodeAutomation & Integration
Founded20192021

Identical on both: 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 Paragon

  • Embedded workflows
  • Native integrations
  • Workflow builder
  • Error handling
  • Monitoring
  • Analytics
  • Webhooks
  • 500+ apps

Both cover

  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • JavaScript language 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 Paragon
  • Self-hosting a low-code internal tool platformnot Paragon
  • Custom CRUD dashboards for operations teamsnot Paragon
  • Versioning applications through Gitnot Paragon

Paragon

  • Embedding third party integrations into a SaaS productnot Appsmith
  • Managing customer facing connectors without building each onenot 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

Paragon

  • No price is published for either plan, and both require a quote
  • Cost scales with the number of customer tenants using the integrations, so the bill follows an end customer count rather than the vendor's own usage
  • SAML SSO, self hosting, dynamic field mapping and SLAs are all 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

Paragon

$299/month
  • Starter$299/month
    • 50 integrations
    • Basic support
  • Growth$999/month
    • 200 integrations
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Unlimited integrations
    • 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 Paragon if

  • You need embedded workflows.
  • You work on Web, Embedded.
  • You also want native integrations.
Paragon review

Questions people ask

Is Appsmith or Paragon better?
Neither clearly leads. Appsmith starts at Free and Paragon at $299/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Appsmith or Paragon?
Appsmith has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Appsmith and $299/month for Paragon.
Does Appsmith or Paragon run on more platforms?
Appsmith runs on Web, Self-hosted. Paragon runs on Web, Embedded.
Can I use Appsmith for free?
Yes. Appsmith has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paragon 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 Paragon is typically brought in for.
What can Appsmith do that Paragon cannot?
Appsmith covers Drag-and-drop builder, Database integration, REST API, Workflows. Paragon covers Embedded workflows, Native integrations, Workflow builder, Error handling. Both handle GDPR, Cloud deployment, Web support, JavaScript language support.
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