Appsmith
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Appsmith is an open-source low-code platform for building admin panels, internal tools and dashboards on top of 25+ databases and any API.
- Open source (Apache-2.0)
- Self-hostable
- Internal tools
- Git version control
At a glance
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Key facts
As of Nov 12, 2026
- 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.
- 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).
- Where does it run?
- Appsmith Cloud, or install it yourself with Docker, Kubernetes and other guides.
- What does it connect to?
- 25+ databases and any API, with premium integrations on Business.
- Who makes it?
- Appsmith. The core repo is Apache-2.0.
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.
Compare Appsmith
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