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Appsmith vs Volnyn

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Appsmith

No-Code

The open-source low-code framework

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Volnyn

No-Code

AI website and app builder on a shared credit balance

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Appsmith the free cloud tier is capped at 5 users, 5 workspaces and 3 Git repositories; Volnyn website creation sits on Pro Max, not the entry paid tier, so the feature most buyers arrive for is on the second plan up.
  • They diverge on capability: Appsmith covers Drag-and-drop builder, Volnyn covers AI website builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 15 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Appsmith and Volnyn actually diverge.

Attributes where Appsmith and Volnyn differ
AttributeAppsmithVolnyn
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Self-hostedWeb, iOS, Android, Chrome
Founded2019Unknown

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 Volnyn

  • AI website builder
  • Mobile app builder
  • AI design tools
  • Presentation and spreadsheet makers
  • Browser automation agent
  • Media generation
  • Credit rollover and top-ups

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

Volnyn

  • Launching a small business site without writing codenot Appsmith
  • Generating a brand kit and logo alongside a new sitenot Appsmith
  • Producing a mobile app from the same builder as the websitenot Appsmith
  • Generating images or video for a site without a separate toolnot Appsmith
  • Automating repetitive browser tasks through the agent extensionnot 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

Volnyn

  • Website creation sits on Pro Max, not the entry paid tier, so the feature most buyers arrive for is on the second plan up.
  • Everything is metered from one credit balance, which makes the monthly cost a function of usage rather than a number you can budget. A few AI videos at 100 credits each consume a meaningful share of a Pro allowance.
  • Prices are published in UAE dirhams only, so buyers elsewhere carry the conversion and any card fees on top.
  • The product surface is unusually broad for its size, spanning site building, apps, documents, media generation, browser automation, a freelancer marketplace, a property portal and games. Depth in any one of those is harder to assume than it would be for a focused tool.
  • No founders, leadership or company history are published, and the stated address is a large shared office building, so there is little to verify the operation behind the product against.

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

Volnyn

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Credit-gated rather than time-limited
    • Chat at 5 credits per message
    • AI image at 50 credits
  • Pro$33.05/month
    • 5,000 credits a month
    • 100 daily credits
    • Credit rollover and on-demand top-ups
  • Pro Max$55.09/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • AI website creation at 10 credits per site
    • 7,000 credits a month
  • Enterprise$146.86/month
    • 9,000 credits a month
    • Priority support
    • Dedicated builders

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 Volnyn if

  • You need ai website builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Chrome.
  • You also want mobile app builder.
Volnyn review

Questions people ask

Is Appsmith or Volnyn better?
Neither clearly leads. Appsmith starts at Free and Volnyn at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Appsmith or Volnyn?
Appsmith starts at Free and Volnyn at Free.
Does Appsmith or Volnyn run on more platforms?
Appsmith runs on Web, Self-hosted. Volnyn runs on Web, iOS, Android, Chrome.
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 Volnyn is typically brought in for.
What can Appsmith do that Volnyn cannot?
Appsmith covers Drag-and-drop builder, Database integration, REST API, Workflows. Volnyn covers AI website builder, Mobile app builder, AI design tools, Presentation and spreadsheet makers.

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.

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Volnyn: Is Volnyn free?

There is a free plan, and it is gated by credits rather than by time. Chat costs 5 credits a message, an AI image 50 and an AI video 100, so the free tier is usable for evaluation rather than for running a site.

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Appsmith: 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.

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Volnyn: What does Volnyn cost?

Pro is AED 33.05 a month or AED 27.43 billed yearly for 5,000 monthly credits. Pro Max is AED 55.09 monthly or AED 45.72 yearly for 7,000 credits and adds AI website creation. Enterprise is AED 146.86 monthly or AED 121.90 yearly for 9,000 credits.

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Appsmith: 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.

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Volnyn: Which plan do I need to build a website?

Pro Max. AI website creation is listed on that tier at 10 credits per website, so the cheapest paid plan does not include the site builder itself.

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Appsmith: 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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Volnyn: How do Volnyn credits work?

One balance covers everything. Credits arrive monthly with your plan, roll over if unused, and can be topped up on demand. Each action has a published cost: 5 credits a chat message, 50 an image, 100 a video, 10 a website.

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Volnyn: Can Volnyn build mobile apps?

Yes, it lists an app builder covering iOS and Android alongside the website builder, drawing on the same credit balance.

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Volnyn: What is the Volnyn browser agent?

A Chrome extension published as Volnyn AI Browser Agent that drives a browser to carry out tasks on your behalf, separate from the site builder.

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