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Appsmith vs Make
Make provides visual workflow automation similar to Zapier, not a UI builder; Appsmith adds UI and code-level customization.
Which to pick
Pick Appsmith if you want…
- Open-source low-code internal tools
- Open-source code (appsmithorg/appsmith on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license)
- Integrations with Snowflake, GraphQL or Google SSO (on Appsmith's list, not Make's)
Pick Make if you want…
- Visual AI workflow automation
- The lower starting price: $12/month against $2500/month
- Integrations with OpenAI (ChatGPT, Whisper), HubSpot CRM or monday.com (on Make'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.
- Make:Make is a visual automation platform that lets you build, scale and run AI-driven workflows and agents without code.
- Best for
- Appsmith:Open-source low-code internal tools
- Make:Visual AI workflow automation
- Who it’s for
- Appsmith:Developers and teams building internal dashboards, admin panels, and workflow apps.
- Make:Businesses and teams that need to automate processes across apps, data sources and AI models.
- Pricing
- Appsmith:Freemium
- Make:Freemium
- Plans
- Appsmith:Free $0 · Business $15 per month per user · Enterprise $2,500 per month · Community Free
- Make:Free $0 · Core $12 per month · Pro $21 per month · Teams $38 per month
- Open source
- Appsmith:Yes, 40,983 GitHub stars
- Make:—
- Works with
- Appsmith:Snowflake, GraphQL, Salesforce, Google SSO, Okta, Auth0, Active Directory
- Make:OpenAI (ChatGPT, Whisper), HubSpot CRM, monday.com, NetSuite, Salesforce, Slack, Canva, Perplexity AI
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.
Make features
- No-code visual builder. Design workflows with drag-and-drop, prompts or code.
- 3,000+ integrations. Connect to thousands of apps and AI models, including custom apps.
- AI agents & toolkit. Create and manage AI agents and use built-in AI tools in any plan.
- Scenario scheduling. Run workflows on minute-level schedules with unlimited active scenarios on higher plans.
- Enterprise security. GDPR, SOC 2/3 compliance, encryption, SSO and on-prem agent support.
- Custom code execution. Run JavaScript or Python within workflows for advanced logic.
- Team collaboration. Roles, private spaces and shared scenario templates for teams.
- Execution monitoring. Real-time visual monitoring, log search and analytics dashboard.
Appsmith vs Make FAQ
Is Appsmith or Make free?+
Appsmith has a free plan; paid plans start at $2500/month (Enterprise). Make has a free plan; paid plans start at $12/month (Core).
Which is cheaper, Appsmith or Make?+
Make is cheaper to start with: Make's Core plan ($12/month) against Appsmith's Enterprise plan ($2500/month).
Is Appsmith or Make open source?+
Appsmith is open source (appsmithorg/appsmith on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Make.
Do Appsmith and Make integrate with the same tools?+
Partly. Both list Salesforce. Appsmith also lists Snowflake, GraphQL, Google SSO, Okta and 2 more; Make also lists OpenAI (ChatGPT, Whisper), HubSpot CRM, monday.com, NetSuite and 4 more.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.