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Appsmith

Open-source low-code platform for building internal tools, admin panels and dashboards on your databases and APIs, self-hosted or in the cloud.

Our take: Appsmith gives teams a real open-source path: self-host the Community edition and own the stack.

Best forSelf-hosted internal tools

ReviewedOct 2026Freemium

7.55 criteria · see breakdown

Try AppsmithFree; Business $15/user/month

Appsmith is an open-source low-code platform for building internal tools such as admin panels and dashboards on your own databases and APIs. The Community edition is free to self-host and the cloud Free plan covers 5 users; Business costs $15 per user per month.

The bottom line

A strong open-source internal tool builder; mind the user caps on each plan.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isAn open-source, developer-first builder for internal web apps on your own data.

Our takeAppsmith gives teams a real open-source path: self-host the Community edition and own the stack.

The cloud Business plan is simply priced at $15 per user, developers included. Plan ahead for size, because the free cloud plan stops at 5 users, Business at 99, and enterprise sign-on features sit behind a $2,500 monthly minimum.

Why we rate itOpen-source licensing, a usable free tier and flat per-user pricing.

The catchUser ceilings on Free (5) and Business (99), and SAML/OIDC SSO and SCIM only on Enterprise.

Best / not good for

Best for

Internal admin panels
Self-hosted deployments
Developer-led ops tooling

Not good for

Non-technical builders
Customer-facing consumer apps

Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

Time to value
Hours: sign up or run Docker, connect a datasource and drag widgets.
Scale breakpoint
100 users forces the move from Business to Enterprise at $2,500 a month.
Walled garden
Low: open-source code, Git-backed apps and self-hosting.

Still a fit?

If none of these block you, start on the free plan.

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Appsmith pricing

Plan	Price	Users	Hosting	Notable limits or extras
Community	Free	Not capped on pricing page	Self-hosted	Open source (Apache-2.0)
Free	$0	Up to 5	Cloud	5 workspaces, 3 Git repos, Appsmith branding
Business	$15 per user/month, billed monthly	Up to 99	Cloud	Workflows, custom roles, audit logs; 15-day trial
Enterprise	$2,500/month for 100 users	100 and up	Cloud or self-hosted	SAML/OIDC SSO, SCIM, 24x7 support with SLAs; typically billed annually

From Appsmith's pricing page, checked 4 October 2026. A user is anyone added to a workspace; Appsmith does not charge extra for developers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Appsmith free?

Yes, in two ways. The open-source Community edition is free to self-host, and the cloud Free plan covers up to 5 users, 5 workspaces and 3 Git repos with Appsmith branding. Paid Business costs $15 per user per month (checked 4 October 2026).

How much does Appsmith cost?

Business is $15 per user per month, billed monthly, for up to 99 users, with a 15-day free trial. Enterprise starts at $2,500 a month for 100 users, usually billed annually. Appsmith says developers cost nothing extra (checked 4 October 2026).

What is Appsmith used for?

Building internal tools: admin panels, dashboards, customer support consoles and CRUD apps that read and write your company's databases and APIs. Developers assemble the interface from widgets and add SQL and JavaScript.

Is Appsmith open source?

Yes. The main repository, appsmithorg/appsmith on GitHub, is licensed under Apache-2.0 and can be self-hosted with Docker, Kubernetes or an AWS AMI.

Is Appsmith worth it?

It is worth trying if you want internal tools on your own servers or a flat per-user price. Check the limits first: 5 users on the free cloud plan, 99 on Business, and single sign-on with SAML or OIDC only on Enterprise.

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: Appsmith pricing, Appsmith, Appsmith on GitHub, Appsmith self-hosting docs.

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