AppSmith

Appsmith is an open-source low-code platform crafted for developers to rapidly build custom admin panels, internal tools, and dashboards. It simplifies complex workflows by integrating with over 25 databases and APIs, enabling quick development without sacrificing control.

AppSmith is the open source alternative to:

Retool

Airplane

Make

Power Apps

Appsheet

About AppSmith

Appsmith connects to diverse data sources and offers a drag-and-drop UI builder combined with full JavaScript customization. Developers can create responsive applications with integrated Git workflows and CI/CD support, ensuring secure and scalable deployments. The platform is designed for speed and ease, reducing development hours and costs while allowing complete control over application logic and appearance.

Key Features

Open-source under Apache 2.0 license
Drag-and-drop UI builder with JS customization
Integrates with 25+ databases, SaaS tools, and APIs
Git integration and CI/CD support
Enterprise-ready security features including SSO and RBAC

Representation of core functionalities

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mindmap Appsmith Frontend Layer UI Builder Visual Form Builder Widget System Page Management Query Builder Interface Theme Engine Backend Layer API Server Authentication Service Authorization Service Query Engine Data Integration Layer Plugin System Database Layer Application Data Store User Management Store Configuration Store Integration Components Data Source Connectors Database Connectors SQL NoSQL API Integrations Third-party Services Authentication Systems OAuth Provider SSO Integration User Management Infrastructure Deployment Options Docker Container Kubernetes Cluster Cloud Services AWS Security Layer Access Control Data Encryption API Security Support Systems Caching Layer Query Cache Asset Cache Session Management Monitoring Performance Tracking Error Logging Usage Analytics

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Summary

Appsmith combines the efficiencies of low-code development with the flexibility developers need, accelerating app creation and streamlining operations while ensuring robust security and full customizability.

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