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Appsmith
Appsmith · San Francisco, California, United States
What it is
Appsmith is an open-source low-code platform for creating custom internal applications. Teams connect databases, SaaS tools, and REST or GraphQL APIs, then assemble interfaces with drag-and-drop widgets and customize behavior with JavaScript. Listed use cases include admin panels, back-office apps, CRUD frontends, dashboards, portals, and trackers. Developers can build reusable code and custom widgets, add JavaScript or HTML/CSS, and import JavaScript libraries. Git-based version control supports deploying merged changes from designated environment branches. The integrations directory includes PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Snowflake, Salesforce, Slack, Google Sheets, REST APIs, and GraphQL. Appsmith is available on the web or as self-hosted software for a local machine or server; its documentation recommends Docker or Kubernetes deployment. The Free plan is available, and Business starts at $15/user/mo. New signups receive a 15-day Business trial without a credit card. Enterprise features include SAML/OIDC SSO, SCIM provisioning, access controls, audit logs, and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance.
For and against
For
- Connects databases, SaaS tools, and APIs
- Supports JavaScript and custom widgets
- Git-based version control for environment branches
- Free plan and 15-day Business trial
Against
- Paid plans start at $15/user/mo
- Official support is limited to certified configurations
- No mobile app support
The verdict
Appsmith offers a visual path to building internal applications while retaining options for code customization and Git-based deployment. Teams should consider its certified-configuration support boundary when choosing a hosting setup.
Who it suits
Appsmith suits teams building internal tools from connected data sources, especially developers who want to customize application logic. It offers web and self-hosted deployment options.
Plans and prices
Free
Up to 5 cloud users · 5 workspaces · 3 Git repos · Google SSO
Read 29 Sep 2026 · appsmith.com
Business
Up to 99 users · Unlimited environments, Git repos, and workspaces · Workflows · Reusable packages
Read 29 Sep 2026 · appsmith.com
Enterprise
Unlimited users starting at 100 · SAML/OIDC SSO · SCIM provisioning and group sync · CI/CD
Read 29 Sep 2026 · appsmith.com
Community
Open-source low-code application platform · Available for free
Read 29 Sep 2026 · appsmith.com
On the record
- Company background
- Appsmith’s About page says co-founders Abhishek, Arpit, and Nikhil started the company to help engineers build useful team apps while avoiding repetitive work.appsmith.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Deployment limitation
- The documentation says official support is limited to its certified configurations, with other environments handled case by case.docs.appsmith.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Development features
- The product supports reusable code, custom widgets, JavaScript and HTML/CSS customization, and importing JavaScript libraries.appsmith.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Hosting
- Appsmith can be hosted on a local machine or server, and its documentation recommends Docker or Kubernetes deployment.docs.appsmith.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- How it works
- Users connect databases, SaaS tools, and REST or GraphQL APIs, assemble interfaces with drag-and-drop widgets, and customize logic with JavaScript.appsmith.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The integrations directory lists data sources including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Snowflake, Salesforce, Slack, Google Sheets, REST APIs, and GraphQL.appsmith.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Appsmith is an open-source low-code platform for building custom internal applications.appsmith.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Security controls
- Enterprise features listed include SAML/OIDC SSO, SCIM provisioning, customizable access controls, audit logs, and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance.appsmith.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Support
- The pricing comparison lists Discord community support for Free, priority email and chat for Business, and 24x7 coverage with response-time SLAs for Enterprise.appsmith.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Trial
- New signups receive a 15-day Appsmith Business trial without a credit card and can then activate Business or continue on Free.appsmith.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Trust center
- Appsmith’s Trust Center lists SOC 2 and penetration test reports among documents available by request.security.appsmith.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Use cases
- The company identifies admin panels, back-office apps, CRUD frontends, dashboards, portals, and trackers as use cases.appsmith.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Version control
- Appsmith supports Git-based version control and deployment of merged changes from designated environment branches.appsmith.com · read 29 Sep 2026
