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Appsmith vs OpnForm
Appsmith targets internal dashboards and CRUD apps, not dedicated form workflows like OpnForm.
Which to pick
Pick Appsmith if you want…
- Open-source low-code internal tools
- Integrations with Snowflake, GraphQL or Salesforce (on Appsmith's list, not OpnForm's)
Pick OpnForm if you want…
- Open-source form builder with unlimited submissions
- The lower starting price: $25/month against $2500/month
- Integrations with Slack, Discord or Telegram (on OpnForm'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.
- OpnForm:OpnForm is an open-source form builder for creating unlimited forms, surveys and workflows with full data control.
- Best for
- Appsmith:Open-source low-code internal tools
- OpnForm:Open-source form builder with unlimited submissions
- Who it’s for
- Appsmith:Developers and teams building internal dashboards, admin panels, and workflow apps.
- OpnForm:Teams and enterprises needing secure, customizable online forms
- Pricing
- Appsmith:Freemium
- OpnForm:Freemium
- Plans
- Appsmith:Free $0 · Business $15 per month per user · Enterprise $2,500 per month · Community Free
- OpnForm:Free $0 · Pro $25/mo per month · Business $67/mo per month · Enterprise $220/mo per month
- Open source
- Appsmith:Yes, 40,983 GitHub stars
- OpnForm:Yes, 3,790 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Appsmith:Snowflake, GraphQL, Salesforce, Google SSO, Okta, Auth0, Active Directory
- OpnForm:Slack, Discord, Telegram, Google Sheets, Zapier, Stripe, Webhooks, REST API
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.
OpnForm features
- Drag-and-drop form designer. Create modern single-page or multi-step forms with themes, custom fonts and branding.
- Conditional logic & calculations. Add branching, computed fields, answer piping and hidden fields without code.
- Unlimited submissions. Collect unlimited responses on any plan with no per-response fees.
- Integrations & automation. Connect to Slack, Discord, Telegram, Google Sheets, Zapier, Stripe and webhooks or use the REST API.
- Collaboration & workspaces. Share forms across teams, with multi-user access, roles and permission controls on higher tiers.
- Security & compliance. Supports SSO/SAML, 2FA, audit logs, GDPR-friendly EU hosting and end-to-end encryption.
Appsmith vs OpnForm FAQ
Is Appsmith or OpnForm free?+
Appsmith has a free plan; paid plans start at $2500/month (Enterprise). OpnForm has a free plan; paid plans start at $25/month (Pro).
Which is cheaper, Appsmith or OpnForm?+
OpnForm is cheaper to start with: OpnForm's Pro plan ($25/month) against Appsmith's Enterprise plan ($2500/month).
Is Appsmith or OpnForm open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Appsmith (appsmithorg/appsmith on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license) and OpnForm (opnform/opnform on GitHub).
Do Appsmith and OpnForm integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Appsmith lists Snowflake, GraphQL, Salesforce, Google SSO and 3 more; OpnForm lists Slack, Discord, Telegram, Google Sheets and 4 more.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.