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Appsmith alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Appsmith alternative is Retool (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 5 users."
Appsmith compared with 6 alternatives: Retool, Superblocks, UI Bakery, Softr, Bubble and 1 more.
Appsmith has a free plan. Paid plans start at $15 per user / month. 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AppsmithThis tool | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| Retool | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Superblocks | Free trial · from $100/mo | Trial only | Web |
| UI Bakery | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web |
| Softr | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Bubble | Free plan · from $32/mo | Yes | Web |
| Mendix | Free plan · from €918/mo | Yes | Web, Windows |
Price against what you get
Appsmith starts at $15 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 6 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Retool.
UI Bakery, Softr, Bubble and Mendix score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Appsmith
Retool
Platform for building internal apps, workflows and AI agents
- Retool starts at $10 per builder / month, billed annually (plus $5 per internal user).
- Retool also covers workflow automation, AI agents and no-code.
Suits: Companies building internal tools on their own databases
Superblocks
Governed platform for AI-built internal apps and agents
- Superblocks starts at $100 per month for up to 15 builders, billed annually ($125 billed monthly).
- Superblocks has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Appsmith.
- Superblocks also covers AI agents.
Suits: IT and security teams that want to govern apps built with AI
UI Bakery
Low-code and AI builder for internal tools
- UI Bakery starts at $20 per developer / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly).
- UI Bakery also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Teams building admin panels, dashboards and approval workflows on live databases
Softr
No-code builder for client portals and internal tools, with AI
- Softr starts at $19 per month, billed yearly; $25 billed monthly (Basic).
- Softr also covers databases, workflow automation, no-code and forms.
Suits: Client portals and internal tools built on Airtable, Google Sheets or a CRM
Bubble
No-code visual builder for web and native mobile apps, with AI
- Bubble starts at $32 per month, billed annually (Starter, web only); $39 billed monthly.
- Bubble also covers no-code.
Suits: Founders building a full web app or marketplace without writing code
Mendix
Enterprise low-code platform for business applications
- Mendix starts at €918 per month and up for One App (euros as displayed; billing basis not stated).
- Mendix also lists a Windows app.
Suits: Enterprises building business apps across departments
Limits worth knowing in Appsmith
- The Free cloud plan stops at 5 users, 5 workspaces and 3 Git repos.
- Workflows, reusable packages, audit logs and custom roles start on Business, which covers up to 99 users.
- Enterprise starts at $2,500 a month for 100 users, and SAML or OIDC SSO and SCIM are limited to it.
- The pricing page does not say whether the $15 Business price is monthly or annual billing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Appsmith?
The alternatives to Appsmith in this directory are Retool, Superblocks, UI Bakery, Softr, Bubble and Mendix. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Appsmith.
Is there a free alternative to Appsmith?
Yes. Retool, UI Bakery, Softr, Bubble and Mendix have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Appsmith alternatives work on Windows?
The Appsmith listing does not include a Windows app. Mendix lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.