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Appsmith

Updated: Oct 4, 2026

Open-source low-code platform to build custom internal tools, admin panels, and dashboards faster, with drag-and-drop UI, broad data connectivity, and enterprise-grade security.

Appsmith

About Appsmith

Overview

Appsmith is an open-source low-code platform for building custom internal tools, admin panels, and dashboards. Developers connect data sources, assemble drag-and-drop UIs, and customize with JavaScript to ship apps faster.

The platform connects to LLMs, databases, SaaS tools, and REST/GraphQL APIs, and it can be self-hosted for secure access to internal data. Appsmith is open source under the Apache 2.0 license with a fully maintained community edition.

Key Benefits

  • Build custom apps up to 80% faster with drag-and-drop widgets
  • Connect to any LLM, database, SaaS tool, or REST/GraphQL API
  • Customize logic with JavaScript or natural language prompts
  • Version control and CI/CD deployment through Git
  • Self-host any edition, including air-gapped deployments
  • Enterprise security with SSO, role-based access, and SOC 2 Type II compliance

How It Works

Users connect data sources, assemble responsive UIs with drag-and-drop widgets, and customize logic in JavaScript or through natural language prompts. They sync apps to a Git repository, manage dev/staging/prod branches, and deploy merged changes automatically through CI/CD pipelines.

Use Cases

  • Support teams build customer dashboards that raise agent productivity
  • Data science teams create UIs over data warehouse control tables
  • DevOps teams automate server patching and fleet management
  • Enterprises reduce seat license costs with custom app extensions
  • Businesses modernize legacy applications with new features

Why Choose This Product

Appsmith is developer-first, combining low-code speed with code-level control over every aspect of an application. Its open-source Apache 2.0 edition, self-hosting and air-gapped options, and enterprise governance features reduce vendor lock-in and support secure internal deployments.

Key Features

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Drag-and-drop UI

All plans

Assemble responsive interfaces with drag-and-drop widgets in the visual builder.

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AI copilots

Generate custom widgets and workflow logic from natural language prompts, then customize the resulting code.

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JS IDE

Write reusable code blocks with auto-complete, multi-line editing, debugging, and linting in a centralized IDE.

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Data connectivity

Connect to any LLM, database, SaaS tool, or REST/GraphQL API from your apps.

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Self-hosting

Business+

Run any Appsmith edition in your own infrastructure, including air-gapped deployments.

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Git version control

All plans

Sync apps to a Git repository, manage dev/staging/prod branches, and deploy merged changes via CI/CD.

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Enterprise SSO

Enterprise

Authenticate with SAML/OIDC and provision users and groups through SCIM sync.

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Embeddable apps

Enterprise

Embed apps within existing legacy and SaaS applications with shared logins.

Appsmith Pricing

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Free
Free/mo
  • Up to 5 users for cloud
  • 5 workspaces
  • Version control with Git (3 repos)
  • Google SSO
  • 3 standard roles for access control
  • Public apps and community support
Business
$15/mo
  • Up to 99 users
  • Unlimited environments, Git repos, and workspaces
  • Workflows and reusable packages
  • Premium integrations
  • Custom roles and audit logs
  • Remove Powered by Appsmith branding and email/chat support
Enterprise
$2500/mo
  • SAML/OIDC SSO and SCIM user provisioning
  • CI/CD and private app embedding with shared logins
  • Airgapped and managed hosting add-ons
  • Custom integrations
  • Dedicated support with response time SLAs
Compare plans
Feature
Free
Free/mo
Business
$15/mo
Enterprise
$2500/mo
Drag-and-drop UI
Self-hosting
Git version control
Enterprise SSO
Embeddable apps

Pricing extracted from the product website and may change. Check the source for current details.

Frequently asked questions about Appsmith

Is Appsmith free?

Appsmith offers a free plan with optional paid upgrades. See the pricing section for what's included in each tier.

How much does Appsmith cost?

Appsmith offers the following plans: Free, Business, Enterprise. See the pricing section for what's included in each tier and any per-seat or usage-based costs.

What platforms does Appsmith support?

Appsmith is available on: Web.