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Appsmith Pricing in 2026

Free tier

Free

$0month
  • ✓Self-hosting under Apache 2.0
  • ✓Drag-and-drop UI builder
  • ✓Database and API connectors
  • ✓JavaScript customization
  • ✓Community support
  • ✓Unlimited users

Business

$15month
  • ✓Everything in Free
  • ✓Full Git version control
  • ✓Environment branching
  • ✓Standard support
  • ✓$15 per month per user

Enterprise

$2,500month
  • ✓Everything in Business
  • ✓100 users included
  • ✓SAML/OIDC SSO
  • ✓SOC 2 Type II compliance
  • ✓Audit logs
  • ✓Custom branding
  • ✓Dedicated support
  • ✓Air-gapped deployment

Selected pricing claims were checked against their cited sources on or after July 26, 2026. This date does not cover every figure in this guide. Pricing may have changed. Visit Appsmith for current pricing.

Appsmith pricing guide details

Pricing Overview

Appsmith offers Free, Business, and Enterprise plans. The Free plan is $0 for individual developers and small teams, with up to five cloud users and five workspaces. Business costs $15 per month per user and adds customization and collaboration features, including unlimited environments, Git repos, and workspaces. Enterprise costs $2,500 per month for 100 users and includes advanced security, scale, and support features.

Plan Comparison

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FeatureFreeBusinessEnterprise
Price$0$15 per month per user$2,500 per month for 100 users
UsersUp to 5 for cloudUp to 99Unlimited, starting at 100
Workspaces5UnlimitedUnlimited
Git repositories3UnlimitedUnlimited
Workflows—YesYes
Reusable packages—YesYes
Audit logs—YesYes
SSOGoogle SSOGoogle and GitHub OAuthSAML, OIDC, OAuth, and supported identity providers
User provisioning and group sync through SCIM——Yes
SupportCommunity support on DiscordPriority email and chat support24x7 support coverage with response-time SLAs

Appsmith Free is available at no cost and supports up to five cloud users. Business costs $15 per month per user and adds collaboration and customization features including unlimited environments, Git repositories, and workspaces, plus workflows, reusable packages, premium integrations, custom roles, access controls, and audit logs.

Enterprise costs $2,500 per month for 100 users. It adds SAML/OIDC SSO, SCIM provisioning and group sync, CI/CD, private app embedding with shared logins, managed hosting, custom integrations, and dedicated support and SLAs.

Hidden Costs and Considerations

Appsmith’s Business plan is priced at $15 per month per user. Appsmith states that there is no additional charge for developers who access the Appsmith IDE to build or edit applications.

Cost Estimates by Team Size

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Team SizeFree PlanBusiness PlanEnterprise Plan
1-5 users$0/mo$15-$75/moOverkill
10 users$0/mo$150/moOverkill
25 users$0/mo (limited features)$375/mo$2,500/mo
50 users$0/mo (limited features)$750/mo$2,500/mo
100 users$0/mo (limited features)$1,500/mo$2,500/mo
200 users$0/mo (limited features)$3,000/moContact sales

The Enterprise plan breaks even against Business pricing at roughly 167 users ($2,500 divided by $15). For teams of 50 or more, the Enterprise plan at $2,500 per month for 100 users delivers substantial value when you factor in SSO, compliance certifications, and dedicated support. For teams under 25 users, the Business plan keeps costs predictable without paying for enterprise features you do not need.

How Appsmith Pricing Compares

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PlanPricingUser allowanceBest For
Free$0Up to 5 users for cloudIndividual developers and small teams
Business$15 per user/monthUp to 99 usersTeams needing more customization and collaboration
Enterprise$2,500/month100 usersTeams needing advanced security, scale, and support

Appsmith’s Free cloud tier is available at no cost for up to five users. Teams that need additional customization and collaboration can use the Business plan at $15 per user per month. Enterprise starts at $2,500 per month for 100 users and includes advanced security, scale, and support features.

Appsmith Pricing FAQ

Is Appsmith really free?

Yes. Appsmith's Community Edition is fully free and open-source under the Apache 2.0 license. You can self-host it with unlimited users at no cost. The free tier includes drag-and-drop UI building, database connectors, and JavaScript customization. Paid plans start at $15 per user per month for teams needing Git integration and environment branching.

How does Appsmith's hourly billing work on the Business plan?

The Business plan costs $15 per month per user. An active hour is any clock hour during which a user triggers at least one action.

When does the Enterprise plan make financial sense?

The Enterprise plan at $2,500 per month includes 100 users, which works out to $25 per user per month. It becomes cost-effective compared to Business pricing when your team exceeds roughly 167 users. However, many organizations choose Enterprise earlier for the security features — SAML/OIDC SSO, SOC 2 Type II compliance, audit logs, and dedicated support.

How does Appsmith compare to Retool on pricing?

Appsmith is significantly cheaper at the entry level. Its free tier offers unlimited self-hosted users, while Retool's free tier has usage limits. Retool's paid plans start at $75 per month, compared to Appsmith's $15 per user per month. However, Retool includes managed cloud hosting, while Appsmith's free and Business tiers require you to handle your own infrastructure.

What are the hidden costs of self-hosting Appsmith?

Self-hosting Appsmith requires your own server infrastructure — typically a cloud VM or Kubernetes cluster. Budget for compute costs, storage, SSL certificates, monitoring, and backups. You also need DevOps time for setup, upgrades, and maintenance, which varies based on your deployment complexity.

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