# Appsmith [Platforms & harness multiplexers](https://www.agentlist.io/categories/platform)Appsmith[Last checked Nov 12, 2026](https://www.agentlist.io/changelog) Appsmith is an open-source low-code platform for building admin panels, internal tools and dashboards on top of 25+ databases and any API. [Visit Appsmith](https://www.appsmith.com/) - [appsmith.com](https://www.appsmith.com/) - [github.com/appsmithorg/appsmith](https://github.com/appsmithorg/appsmith) - Open source (Apache-2.0) - Self-hostable - Internal tools - Git version control ## At a glance **Who it's for**: Teams building internal tools that want an open-source builder they can self-host. **What does it do?**: A platform to build admin panels, internal tools and dashboards. It connects to 25+ databases and any API, and covers app development, deployment and maintenance. [github.com (source for What does it do?)](https://github.com/appsmithorg/appsmith) [appsmith.com (source for What does it do?)](https://www.appsmith.com/) **Where does it run?**: Appsmith Cloud, or install it yourself with Docker, Kubernetes and other guides. [github.com (source for Where does it run?)](https://github.com/appsmithorg/appsmith) **What does it cost?**: A free open-source Community edition. Cloud: Free ($0, up to 5 users), Business ($15 per user per month, up to 99 users) and Enterprise ($2,500 per month for 100 users). [appsmith.com (source for What does it cost?)](https://www.appsmith.com/pricing) **What does it connect to?**: 25+ databases and any API, with premium integrations on Business. [github.com (source for What does it connect to?)](https://github.com/appsmithorg/appsmith) [appsmith.com (source for What does it connect to?)](https://www.appsmith.com/pricing) **Who makes it?**: Appsmith. The core repo is Apache-2.0. [github.com (source for Who makes it?)](https://github.com/appsmithorg/appsmith) ## Common questions What is Appsmith? Appsmith is an open-source low-code platform for building admin panels, internal tools and dashboards on top of 25+ databases and any API. Who is Appsmith for? Teams building internal tools that want an open-source builder they can self-host. How much does Appsmith cost? A free open-source Community edition. Cloud: Free ($0, up to 5 users), Business ($15 per user per month, up to 99 users) and Enterprise ($2,500 per month for 100 users). Checked against the vendor's pages on Nov 12, 2026. Plans change often, so confirm before you decide. Does Appsmith run locally or in the cloud? Appsmith runs in the vendor's cloud. You use it through chat apps and an API. What are alternatives to Appsmith? See the Platforms & harness multiplexers shortlist for the other options. [See all agent platforms](https://www.agentlist.io/categories/platform) --- Source: [Appsmith: pricing & alternatives | agentlist.io](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/appsmith). This is the public page rendered as Markdown; interactive controls require the website.