Appsmith

by Appsmith · Bengaluru, Karnataka · Since 2019

Open-source internal tool builder built in Bengaluru.

Developer tools & APIs No-code platformsTrendingMade in IndiaFree planOpen source

Starting price: Free · paid from $15/user/mo; Free for 5 cloud users; Business $15/user/month
Free trial / plan: Free plan; Up to 5 cloud users; open-source Community edition also free
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.7; transparency & India fit

What is Appsmith?

Appsmith is a low-code builder for internal tools: admin panels, support dashboards, approval screens and CRUD front ends sitting on top of a company's own databases and APIs. Developers drag widgets onto a canvas, bind them to queries, and write JavaScript wherever the visual layer runs out. The core is open source, so Indian engineering teams can run the Community edition on their own servers at no licence cost.

It fits startups and mid-size product companies in India whose developers keep getting pulled into building ops tooling. It is not a no-code tool for business users; someone still has to write SQL and JavaScript and understand the data model. Teams wanting a citizen-developer platform for HR or finance staff will find the learning curve steeper than they expect.

Pricing is in US dollars. The cloud Free plan covers up to 5 users, Business costs $15 per user per month for up to 99 users, and Enterprise is listed at $2,500 per month for 100 users with SAML SSO, SCIM and CI/CD. Indian buyers paying by card should budget for forex charges and GST under reverse charge or as billed.

What works well

+Open-source Community edition can be self-hosted free on your own infrastructure
+Cloud Free plan allows 5 users with Git version control on 3 repos
+JavaScript can be written anywhere in an app, so developers are rarely boxed in
+Business plan adds workflows, reusable packages, audit logs and custom roles at $15/user/month
+15-day Business trial with no credit card required
+One self-hosted licence key can run across multiple instances

What to watch out for

−Priced only in USD; no rupee pricing published
−Needs developers comfortable with SQL and JavaScript, not suited to non-technical staff
−SAML/OIDC SSO and SCIM are locked to Enterprise at $2,500/month
−Business plan caps out at 99 users
−Airgapped deployment and managed hosting are paid add-ons on top of Enterprise

Best suited for: Indian engineering teams building admin panels and ops dashboards over existing databases · Startups wanting a self-hosted, open-source alternative to Retool · Companies with data residency needs that prefer running tools on their own servers

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Appsmith features

Researched from Appsmith's official product pages · updated October 2026.

App building

Drag-and-drop widgets
JavaScript anywhere
Reusable packages

Data

Database and API connectors
Premium integrations on Business
Custom integrations on Enterprise

Governance

Git version control
Custom roles
Audit logs
SAML/OIDC SSO and SCIM (Enterprise)

Deployment

Cloud
Self-hosted
Airgapped (add-on)
CI/CD (Enterprise)

Appsmith pricing (USD)

Source

Every edition as published by the vendor · free trial: 15-day Business trial, no credit card required. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full Appsmith pricing breakdown

Free

Up to 5 cloud users

5 workspaces
Git version control (3 repos)
Google SSO
3 standard roles
Community support

Business

$15 /user/month

Billed monthly by card, up to 99 users

Unlimited environments and Git repos
Workflows and reusable packages
Custom roles and audit logs
Remove Appsmith branding
Email and chat support

Enterprise

$2,500 /month for 100 users

Typically billed annually

SAML/OIDC SSO
SCIM provisioning
CI/CD
Private app embedding
Dedicated support and SLAs

Other pricing options & add-ons

Community edition
Open-source, self-hosted
Free
Airgapped edition
Enterprise add-on
Contact sales
Managed hosting
Dedicated servers, Enterprise add-on
Contact sales

• Prices are in USD; GST and forex charges are not included.
• Business is billed at the end of each month by credit card.

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Integrations, security & India

Security & compliance

SOC 2 Type 2 listed on the pricing page
Audit logs from Business
SSO and SCIM on Enterprise

For Indian businesses

Appsmith was founded in Bengaluru.
No INR pricing; plans are charged in USD.
Self-hosting lets Indian firms keep data on Indian servers.

Trust, compliance & who uses Appsmith

Certifications & compliance

SOC 2 Type 2 — Listed in the pricing page feature comparison Source

Each claim links to the vendor's own published statement. Always confirm current certificate validity directly with the vendor.

Is Appsmith the best choice for you?

Best choice if you are…

Indian engineering teams building admin panels and ops dashboards over existing databases
Startups wanting a self-hosted, open-source alternative to Retool
Companies with data residency needs that prefer running tools on their own servers

Look elsewhere if you are…

Business users with no coding background wanting a pure no-code app maker
Teams needing customer-facing mobile apps rather than internal web tools

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Sources (1) · updated October 2026

https://www.appsmith.com/pricing

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Specifications

Category: Developer tools & APIs, No-code platforms
Vendor: Appsmith
Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Founded: 2019
Pricing model: Freemium
Starting price: Free · paid from $15/user/mo · Free for 5 cloud users; Business $15/user/month
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: Yes

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Appsmith — frequently asked questions

How much does Appsmith cost in India?+

Appsmith does not publish rupee prices. The Business plan is $15 per user per month and Enterprise is $2,500 per month for 100 users, while the cloud Free plan and the open-source Community edition cost nothing.

Is GST included in Appsmith pricing?+

No. Appsmith lists USD prices without Indian taxes, so GST and any bank forex markup on card payments come on top.

Is Appsmith free?+

Yes. Appsmith's cloud Free plan supports up to 5 users, and the open-source Community edition can be self-hosted with no licence fee.

Does Appsmith offer a free trial?+

New Appsmith signups get a 15-day trial of the Business plan without entering a credit card, after which they can pay or drop to Free.

Can I self-host Appsmith?+

Yes. Appsmith can be self-hosted using the Community edition or a licence key for paid plans, and one key works across multiple instances. An airgapped edition is a paid Enterprise add-on.

Appsmith vs Retool: which is better for Indian teams?+

Appsmith's main edge over Retool is its open-source core, which lets Indian teams self-host free. Teams that want a fully managed cloud product and do not care about open source may compare both on connector depth and per-user cost.

Do I need coding skills to use Appsmith?+

Mostly yes. Appsmith is built for developers: apps are wired to SQL queries and APIs, and logic is written in JavaScript.

Does Appsmith support SSO?+

Appsmith includes Google SSO on Free, while SAML and OIDC SSO plus SCIM provisioning need the Enterprise plan.

Is Appsmith secure?+

Appsmith lists SOC 2 Type 2 on its pricing page, and paid plans add audit logs and granular roles. Self-hosting keeps application data inside your own network.

Where is the Appsmith login page?+

Appsmith's login is at https://login.appsmith.com/org, linked from its official website.

How much does Appsmith cost?+

Appsmith publishes its plans at https://www.appsmith.com/pricing. It offers a free plan. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.

Does Appsmith have a free trial?+

Yes. Appsmith's official site offers a free trial of 15 days.

Is Appsmith secure and compliant?+

Appsmith's official site states SOC 2 compliance.

What is Appsmith?+

Appsmith is developer tools & apis by Appsmith, an Indian company from Bengaluru. Open-source internal tool builder built in Bengaluru.

How much does Appsmith cost?+

Appsmith publishes: Free · paid from $15/user/mo · Free for 5 cloud users; Business $15/user/month. Confirm current plans and taxes on the official pricing page.

Does Appsmith offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Appsmith offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Appsmith made in India?+

Yes. Appsmith is built by Appsmith, headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Who is Appsmith best suited for?+

Appsmith suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for developer tools & apis with no-code platforms.

What are the best alternatives to Appsmith?+

Popular alternatives in developer tools & apis include BrowserStack, DronaHQ, TestMu AI. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Appsmith deployed?+

Appsmith is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About Appsmith

Appsmith · Bengaluru, Karnataka · Founded 2019 · 1 product in our catalogue · Indian company

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