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Appsmith
The open-source low-code framework
As of 30 August 2026, Appsmith is free to use. Appsmith is an open-source low-code framework for building internal tools and admin panels quickly without writing extensive code. Softwr lists it under No-Code. Appsmith is launched in 2019, available on Web, Self-hosted.
Overview
What Appsmith does
Appsmith is an open-source low-code framework for building internal tools and admin panels quickly without writing extensive code.
What people use it 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
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Where it falls short
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- 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
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Pricing
What Appsmith costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Free
Free
- Up to 5 users on cloud
- 5 workspaces
- 3 Git repos
- 3 standard roles
- Community support
Business
$15 /month per user
- Up to 99 users
- Unlimited workspaces and Git repos
- Workflows and reusable packages
- Premium integrations
- Custom roles and access controls
Enterprise
$2,500 /mo
- Minimum 100 users
- Unlimited users above 100
- SAML/OIDC SSO
- SCIM user provisioning
- CI/CD capabilities
- Private app embedding
Capabilities
Features
Drag-and-drop builder
Database integration
REST API
Workflows
Authentication
Custom code
Git integration
100+ integrations
Integration with 100+ integrations
REST API
Integration with REST API
GraphQL
Integration with GraphQL
Databases
Integration with Databases
GDPR
GDPR security feature
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Questions people ask
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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.
SourceDoes 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.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceHow 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.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Appsmith
- Company
- Appsmith
- Based in
- San Francisco, CA
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