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ToolJet vs Appsmith
Why Teams Choose ToolJet Over Appsmith
Both are open source. Both are developer-first. But ToolJet gives you 78+ components (vs 45+), 100+ integrations (vs 25+), Python support, production-ready workflows, and no end-user fees. More power, fewer limits.
At a Glance
| ToolJet | Appsmith | |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Components | ✓ 78+ | ✗ 45+ |
| Data Integrations | ✓ 100+ | ✗ 25+ |
| Python Support | ✓ Yes | ✗ No — JavaScript only |
| End User Pricing | ✓ Free — no per-user fees | ✗ Charged per user |
| Workflows | ✓ Production-ready | ✗ Open beta |
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Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Everything You Need to Know, Side by Side
| Feature | ToolJet | Appsmith |
|---|---|---|
| Core Platform | ||
| Visual App Builder | Drag-and-drop with 78+ components | Drag-and-drop with 45+ widgets |
| Built-in Database | ToolJet Database (PostgreSQL-backed, no-code UI with spreadsheet interface) | Integrated PostgreSQL (recently added) |
| Workflow Automation | Production-ready visual node-based builder with JS/Python | Open beta — human-in-the-loop, scheduled jobs |
| Scheduled Jobs | Via workflow scheduler | Via workflows (open beta) |
| Agent Builder | Build & deploy AI agents | Appsmith Agents (pre-built templates) |
| Multi-Page Apps | Yes | Yes |
| Embedded Apps | Yes (Enterprise) | Public (free), Private (Enterprise) |
| UI & Components | ||
| Component Count | 78+ built-in components | 45+ pre-built widgets |
| Custom Components | Yes, via React components | Custom widgets via HTML/CSS/JS (iframe sandbox) |
| Application Theming | Workspace-wide theming | Basic theming |
| White-Labelling | Yes (Enterprise) | Remove branding (Business+) |
| Auto-Generated Forms | Yes, from data sources | JSON Form widget |
| Reusable Modules | Yes | Packages — versioned, shareable (Business+) |
| Developer Experience | ||
| Languages | JavaScript and Python | JavaScript only |
| Custom Code | Full JS/Python in queries, transformations, and event handlers | JavaScript everywhere — queries, transformations, business logic |
| Git Sync | Any Git provider — GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, etc. (Team plan) | Git sync with branches, PRs, CI/CD |
| Multi-Environment | Dev / Staging / Production | Dev / Staging / Production |
| CI/CD Integration | Yes | Enterprise only |
| Plugin SDK | Yes — build custom data sources and components | No plugin SDK |
| NPM Libraries | Yes | Yes |
| OpenTelemetry | Yes — Grafana, Datadog, New Relic | Not available |
| IDE Features | Code editor with autocomplete | Built-in autocomplete, linting, debugging |
| AI Capabilities | ||
| AI App Generation | Multi-page apps from natural language | Appy copilot — contextual code generation |
| Specialized AI Agents | Product manager, UI/UX, Developer, Data engineer agents | Appsmith Agents — pre-built templates for HR, sales, support |
| AI Query Builder | Generate & transform queries with AI | Code generation via copilot |
| AI Debugging | One-click issue identification & fix | Not documented |
| LLM Integrations | Bring your own LLM in workflows | Native OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI integration |
| Data Sources & Integrations | ||
| Total Integrations | 100+ | 25+ databases + REST/GraphQL |
| Databases | PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, MSSQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis, MariaDB, CouchDB, Databricks | PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, MSSQL, Oracle, Redis, Snowflake, Redshift, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Firebase, ArangoDB |
| REST & GraphQL | Yes | Yes |
| JavaScript Queries | Yes | Yes |
| Python Queries | Yes | No |
| SaaS Integrations | Airtable, Google Sheets, Stripe, Twilio, SendGrid, Slack, and 80+ more | Google Sheets, Slack, Salesforce, HubSpot, Jira, and others |
| ToolJet Database | Built-in no-code database with spreadsheet UI | N/A |
| Security & Access Control | ||
| SSO (SAML/OIDC) | Yes — from Team plan | Enterprise only — Google SSO on Free |
| RBAC | Built-in + custom roles | 3 standard roles (Free), custom roles (Business+) |
| SCIM 2.0 Provisioning | Yes | Enterprise only |
| LDAP / Active Directory | Yes | Not documented |
| Audit Logs | Yes (Enterprise) | Business and Enterprise |
| Secrets Management | AWS Secret Manager, Azure Key Vault, GCP Secret Manager, HashiCorp Vault | Not available |
| AES-256-GCM Encryption | Yes | Encrypted in transit and at rest |
| MFA | Via IdP policies | 2FA available |
| Compliance | ||
| SOC 2 Type II | Yes | Yes |
| ISO 27001 | Yes | Not documented |
| GDPR | Yes | Not documented |
| HIPAA | Yes (self-hosted) | Not documented |
| Deployment Options | ||
| Cloud (Managed SaaS) | Yes — all plans | Free (5 users only) or Enterprise |
| Docker / Docker Compose | Yes | Yes |
| Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| AWS / Azure / GCP | Yes — EC2, ECS, EKS, AKS, ACI, Cloud Run, GKE | AWS AMI, manual setup on Azure/GCP |
| DigitalOcean | Yes | Yes |
| OpenShift | Yes | Not documented |
| Helm Charts | Yes | Yes |
| Air-Gapped | Yes — included | Enterprise add-on |
| Business Plan Cloud Hosting | Yes — cloud available on all plans | No — Business plan requires self-hosting |
| Pricing & Limits | ||
| Free Tier | 2 builders, 50 end users, self-host available | 5 users, cloud only, 3 Git repos |
| Per-User Pricing | Per builder only — end users always free | Per user (all users billed equally) |
| Business Plan Cloud Hosting | Included | Not included — self-host only or upgrade to Enterprise |
| Enterprise Starting Price | Custom | $2,500/month (100 users) |
| Open Source & Community | ||
| License | AGPL-3.0 (Community Edition) | Apache 2.0 (Community Edition) |
| GitHub Stars | 37,700+ (started 2021) | 39,600+ (started 2020) |
| Contributors | 650+ | 342 |
| Growth Rate | 37,700+ stars in 4 years (2021–2025) | 39,600+ stars in 5 years (2020–2025) |
Pricing
Pay for Builders, Not Every User.
ToolJet
End users are always freeFree$0
2 builders, 50 end users, 2 apps, self-host available
Pro~$79/builder/month
Team$199/builder/month
Unlimited apps and workflows · no per-user fees. Cloud included.
EnterpriseCustom
Air-gapped, SCIM, full audit logs, dedicated support
Appsmith
All users charged equallyFree$0 — 5 users, cloud only
Business$15/user/month
Self-host only — no cloud hosting included. Up to 99 users.
Enterprise$2,500/month (100 users)
SAML/OIDC SSO, SCIM, CI/CD, cloud hosting, air-gapped (add-on)
Cost Breakdown: A Growing Team
10 builders + 500 end users on paid plans — what does it actually cost?
| Line Item | Appsmith Business | ToolJet Team |
|---|---|---|
| Builders (10) | $150/mo | $1,990/mo |
| End users (500) | $7,500/mo | Free — no per-user fees |
| Cloud hosting | Not included on Business — self-host required | Included on all plans |
| Workflows | Open beta | Production-ready, unlimited |
| Air-gapped deployment | Enterprise add-on | Included |
| Annual total | $91,800/yr | $23,880/yr |
Appsmith charges every user — builders and end users alike — at the same rate. With 500 end users on the Business plan, end-user costs alone are $7,500/month. ToolJet charges only for builders. Apps and workflows are unlimited, with no per-user fees for end users. Plus, Appsmith Business has no cloud hosting — you must self-host or pay $2,500/month for Enterprise.
Based on published pricing from appsmith.com/pricing as of April 2026.
Deployment
Cloud on Every Plan. Self-Host Anywhere.
ToolJet
Cloud + self-host on all plansDockerKubernetesAWSAzureGCPDigitalOceanOpenShiftHelmAir-gapped
Cloud hosting included on every plan. Self-host with Docker, Kubernetes, or any major cloud provider. Air-gapped deployment included — no add-on required.
Appsmith
No cloud on Business planDockerKubernetesAWS AMIDigitalOceanHelmAir-gapped (Enterprise add-on)
Cloud hosting only on Free (5 users) or Enterprise ($2,500/month). Business plan requires self-hosting. Air-gapped is an Enterprise add-on with additional cost.
Open Source
Both Open Source. Both Community-Driven.
ToolJet
Community Edition — AGPL-3.037,700+GitHub Stars
5,000+Forks
650+Contributors
2021Founded
Started in 2021 — a year after Appsmith — and reached 37,700+ GitHub stars in just 4 years, compared to Appsmith's 39,600+ in 5 years. Faster community adoption with JavaScript and Python support, 78+ components, and 100+ integrations.
Appsmith
Community Edition — Apache 2.039,600+GitHub Stars
4,500+Forks
342Contributors
2020Founded
Started in 2020 and reached 39,600+ GitHub stars in 5 years. A solid open-source project with JavaScript-first development and a growing community on Discord.
Enterprise Governance
Enforce standards, policies, and access boundaries at scale.
SSO / RBAC / Audit Logs
Centralized identity with granular permissions and traceability.
Secure Infrastructure
Hardened deployments for regulated and security-first teams.
Compliance Ready
Built with SOC II, ISO, and GDPR certifications for enterprise teams.
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