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Appsmith vs HeyForm
Appsmith targets internal dashboards and CRUD apps, whereas HeyForm specializes in surveys and quizzes.
Which to pick
Pick Appsmith if you want…
- Open-source low-code internal tools
- Internal admin apps
- A free plan to start with
- Integrations with Snowflake, GraphQL or Google SSO (on Appsmith's list, not HeyForm's)
Pick HeyForm if you want…
- Open-source alternative to Typeform and Google Forms
- The lower starting price: $15/month against $2500/month
- Integrations with Zapier, Google Sheets or Airtable (on HeyForm's list, not Appsmith's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Appsmith:Appsmith is an open-source low-code platform to build internal tools and custom apps faster.
- HeyForm:HeyForm is an open-source form builder for surveys, quizzes and polls with AI-generated forms and conditional logic.
- Best for
- Appsmith:Open-source low-code internal tools
- HeyForm:Open-source alternative to Typeform and Google Forms
- Who it’s for
- Appsmith:Developers and teams building internal dashboards, admin panels, and workflow apps.
- HeyForm:Product teams, marketers, HR, educators and developers who need customizable online forms.
- Pricing
- Appsmith:Freemium
- HeyForm:Paid
- Plans
- Appsmith:Free $0 · Business $15 per month per user · Enterprise $2,500 per month · Community Free
- HeyForm:Basic $15 USD per month · Premium $24 USD per month · Business $40 USD per month
- Open source
- Appsmith:Yes, 40,983 GitHub stars
- HeyForm:Yes, 9,000 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Appsmith:Snowflake, GraphQL, Salesforce, Google SSO, Okta, Auth0, Active Directory
- HeyForm:Zapier, Google Sheets, Airtable, Hubspot, Mailchimp, Salesforce, Slack
Appsmith features
- Drag-and-drop UI builder. Assemble responsive interfaces with widgets, then customize them in JS/HTML/CSS.
- Full JavaScript customization. Add logic, manipulate data, and import external libraries using a built-in IDE.
- Broad data connectivity. Connect to any database, SaaS service, or REST/GraphQL API, including LLMs.
- Git version control & CI/CD. Sync apps to Git, manage branches, and deploy automatically with CI pipelines.
- Enterprise security & governance. Role-based access, SAML/OIDC SSO, SCIM provisioning, audit logs, SOC 2 Type II compliance.
- Self-hosting & air-gapped options. Run Appsmith on your own infrastructure for secure internal data access.
- Embeddable apps with shared logins. Embed public or private apps inside existing products using shared authentication.
- AI-assisted development. Copilot prompts generate widget code and workflow logic for faster prototyping.
HeyForm features
- AI form generation. Generate a complete form in seconds using AI.
- Conditional logic. Show or hide questions based on previous answers.
- Multiple endings. Redirect users or display different results after submission.
- Custom branding. Full control over fonts, colors, layouts, custom CSS and domains.
- Integrations & payments. Connect to Zapier, Google Sheets, Airtable, Hubspot, Mailchimp, Salesforce, Slack and accept payments via Stripe.
Appsmith vs HeyForm FAQ
Is Appsmith or HeyForm free?+
Appsmith has a free plan; paid plans start at $2500/month (Enterprise). HeyForm is paid, from $15/month (Basic), with a free trial.
Which is cheaper, Appsmith or HeyForm?+
HeyForm is cheaper to start with: HeyForm's Basic plan ($15/month) against Appsmith's Enterprise plan ($2500/month).
Is Appsmith or HeyForm open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Appsmith (appsmithorg/appsmith on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license) and HeyForm (heyform/heyform on GitHub, AGPL-3.0 license).
Do Appsmith and HeyForm integrate with the same tools?+
Partly. Both list Salesforce. Appsmith also lists Snowflake, GraphQL, Google SSO, Okta and 2 more; HeyForm also lists Zapier, Google Sheets, Airtable, Hubspot and 2 more.
On DevHunt
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