About Appsmith
Appsmith is an open source low-code platform for building internal tools and admin apps. Developers can use drag-and-drop widgets and add custom JavaScript when needed.
What it does
You connect to a database, a SaaS tool or a REST or GraphQL API, then build the user interface from widgets. Logic and data changes can be written in JavaScript or described in natural language. Apps are version controlled with Git, and merged changes can deploy automatically from chosen branches. Self-hosting keeps access to internal data inside your own network.
Key features
- Drag-and-drop UI widgets
- Connections to databases and REST or GraphQL APIs
- Custom widgets written in JS, HTML or CSS
- Git version control and automatic deploys
- Self-hosting for secure access to internal data
Who it's for
Engineering and operations teams that need internal dashboards, admin panels or support tools quickly. Developers who want low-code speed but still need full control over the code will find it a good fit.
Pricing and good to know
The project is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and is available on GitHub. You can self-host it, which keeps internal data inside your network. Plan details are on the vendor's pricing page. Apps can also import their own JavaScript libraries, which gives you room to extend the interface.
Highlights
- Build interfaces from drag-and-drop widgets
- Connect to databases and REST or GraphQL APIs
- Write custom widgets in JS, HTML or CSS
- Track changes with Git and deploy merged updates
- Self-host to keep data inside your network
