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Appsmith vs ToolJet
ToolJet
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Open-source low-code platform for building internal tools and business apps
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Appsmith the free cloud tier is capped at 5 users, 5 workspaces and 3 Git repositories; ToolJet free and Pro tiers cap end users at 50, which may be too low for apps needing broad internal distribution.
- They diverge on capability: Appsmith covers Drag-and-drop builder, ToolJet covers Drag-and-drop app builder.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Appsmith and ToolJet actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (No-Code).
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 ToolJet
- Drag-and-drop app builder
- AI-assisted generation
- Database and API connectors
- Self-hosted and air-gapped deployment
- Multi-instance deployments
- Dedicated support manager
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 ToolJet
- Self-hosting a low-code internal tool platformnot ToolJet
- Custom CRUD dashboards for operations teamsnot ToolJet
- Versioning applications through Gitnot ToolJet
ToolJet
- Building internal admin dashboards and appsnot Appsmith
- Self-hosted or air-gapped internal tool deploymentnot Appsmith
- AI-assisted rapid app prototypingnot Appsmith
- Connecting multiple data sources into one appnot 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
ToolJet
- Free and Pro tiers cap end users at 50, which may be too low for apps needing broad internal distribution.
- Enterprise pricing starts at a steep $3,000/month, a large jump from the $199/month Team plan.
- AI credits reset monthly and do not roll over, penalizing uneven month-to-month usage.
- Smaller integration and community ecosystem than more established players like Retool.
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
ToolJet
Free- FreeFree
- 2 builders
- 50 end users
- 2 apps
- Pro$79/month
- Unlimited builders (per-builder pricing)
- 50 end users
- 5 apps
- Team$199/month
- Unlimited builders (per-builder pricing)
- 100 end users
- Unlimited apps
- Enterprise$3000/month
- Unlimited end users
- Custom AI credits
- Dedicated support manager
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 ToolJet if
- You need drag-and-drop app builder.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web, api, linux, windows, mac.
- You also want ai-assisted generation.
Questions people ask
- Is Appsmith or ToolJet better?
- Neither clearly leads. Appsmith starts at Free and ToolJet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Appsmith or ToolJet?
- Appsmith starts at Free and ToolJet at Free.
- Does Appsmith or ToolJet run on more platforms?
- Appsmith runs on Web, Self-hosted. ToolJet runs on web, api, linux, windows, mac.
- Can I use Appsmith for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 ToolJet is typically brought in for.
- What can Appsmith do that ToolJet cannot?
- Appsmith covers Drag-and-drop builder, Database integration, REST API, Workflows. ToolJet covers Drag-and-drop app builder, AI-assisted generation, Database and API connectors, Self-hosted and air-gapped deployment.
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.
SourceToolJet: What happens if I run out of AI credits?
Users can continue using all other ToolJet features as normal and can contact support to purchase additional AI credits when the monthly allotment runs out.
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.
SourceToolJet: Do unused AI credits roll over?
No, AI credits reset every month and unused credits do not carry over, which ToolJet says helps maintain consistent service quality.
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.
SourceToolJet: Can ToolJet be deployed on-premise?
Yes, both the community and enterprise editions support on-premise and air-gapped deployments, typically completed in under 30 minutes.
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.
SourceToolJet: Is there a free trial for paid plans?
ToolJet offers a 14-day free trial for both its business and enterprise editions.
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