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Spec score 8.4 #55 of 177 in No-code app builders

What it is

Appsmith is an open-source, freemium low-code platform for building custom internal applications on the web or through self-hosting. Teams connect databases, SaaS tools, and REST or GraphQL APIs, assemble interfaces with drag-and-drop widgets, and customize logic with JavaScript. Listed uses include admin panels, back-office apps, CRUD frontends, dashboards, portals, and trackers. Development supports reusable code, custom widgets, JavaScript and HTML/CSS, and imported JavaScript libraries. Git-based version control can deploy merged changes from designated environment branches. Integrations include PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Snowflake, Salesforce, Slack, Google Sheets, REST APIs, and GraphQL. Free costs nothing; Business costs $15 a month per user, and Enterprise costs $2,500 a month for 100 users. New signups receive a 15-day Business trial without a credit card. Self-hosting documentation recommends Docker or Kubernetes; official support is limited to certified configurations.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Appsmith is an open-source low-code platform for building custom internal applications.Read 29 Sep 2026 · appsmith.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · appsmith.com
Trial
New signups receive a 15-day Appsmith Business trial without a credit card and can then activate Business or continue on Free.Read 29 Sep 2026 · appsmith.com
Integrations
The integrations directory lists data sources including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Snowflake, Salesforce, Slack, Google Sheets, REST APIs, and GraphQL.Read 29 Sep 2026 · appsmith.com
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.Read 29 Sep 2026 · appsmith.com
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · appsmith.com
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.Read 29 Sep 2026 · appsmith.com
Deployment limitation
The documentation says official support is limited to its certified configurations, with other environments handled case by case.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.appsmith.com
Development features
The product supports reusable code, custom widgets, JavaScript and HTML/CSS customization, and importing JavaScript libraries.Read 29 Sep 2026 · appsmith.com
Hosting
Appsmith can be hosted on a local machine or server, and its documentation recommends Docker or Kubernetes deployment.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.appsmith.com
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.Read 29 Sep 2026 · appsmith.com
Security controls
Enterprise features listed include SAML/OIDC SSO, SCIM provisioning, customizable access controls, audit logs, and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance.Read 29 Sep 2026 · appsmith.com
Trust center
Appsmith’s Trust Center lists SOC 2 and penetration test reports among documents available by request.Read 29 Sep 2026 · security.appsmith.com
Use cases
The company identifies admin panels, back-office apps, CRUD frontends, dashboards, portals, and trackers as use cases.Read 29 Sep 2026 · appsmith.com
Version control
Appsmith supports Git-based version control and deployment of merged changes from designated environment branches.Read 29 Sep 2026 · appsmith.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Up to 5 cloud users · 5 workspaces · 3 Git repos · Google SSO · 3 standard roles · Public apps · Community support Read 29 Sep 2026 · appsmith.com
Business $15 a month per user Up to 99 users · Unlimited environments, Git repos, and workspaces · Workflows · Reusable packages · Premium integrations · Custom roles and access controls · Audit logs · Email/chat support Read 29 Sep 2026 · appsmith.com
Enterprise $2,500 a month for 100 users Unlimited users starting at 100 · SAML/OIDC SSO · SCIM provisioning and group sync · CI/CD · Private app embedding with shared logins · Airgapped edition add-on · Managed hosting add-on · Custom integrations · Dedicated support and SLAs Read 29 Sep 2026 · appsmith.com
Community Free Open-source low-code application platform · Available for free Read 29 Sep 2026 · appsmith.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Open-source low-code platform
  • Web and self-hosted deployment
  • Many database and SaaS connectors
  • JavaScript and custom widgets
  • 15-day Business trial without credit card

Limits

  • No mobile app support
  • Certified deployment configurations have official support
  • Enterprise costs $2,500 a month
  • Free plan limits users and workspaces

Who it suits

It suits teams building internal tools that need data connectors, JavaScript customization, Git workflows, and flexible hosting. Enterprise buyers may need its listed SSO, provisioning, audit, and compliance controls.

Verdict

Appsmith combines visual app building with pro-code customization, broad connectors, Git deployment, and hybrid hosting. Its free tier and trial provide entry points, while higher tiers add governance and support at stated costs.

Where Specifiction places it

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