Side by side
Appsmith vs Protogrid
Both stand on low-code development platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Appsmith combines visual app assembly with code customization and a broad set of listed data integrations. Check the Free plan limits and certified deployment configurations against your needs before choosing a plan.
Visit Appsmith Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Protogrid combines low-code application building with workflow, offline operation, integrations, and configurable access controls. Review the Evaluation availability limitation and Enterprise user charges when considering its plans.
Visit ProtogridThe facts
| Appsmith | Protogrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Business: $15 per user a month | Enterprise: $100 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Appsmith | Not published |
| Website | appsmith.com | protogrid.com |
| On low-code development platforms | #16 of 56 | #20 of 56 |
Appsmith: what it does well
- Connects databases, SaaS tools, REST, and GraphQL APIs
- Drag-and-drop widgets with JavaScript customization
- Git-based version control and branch deployments
- Free plan and 15-day Business trial
- Self-hosted and web platforms
What to know first
- No mobile app support
- Free plan caps cloud users at five
- Official support limited to certified configurations
Protogrid: what it does well
- Free for up to two users
- Applications can work offline and synchronize later
- Multilingual support in every application
- Includes workflow and automated calculation features
What to know first
- Evaluation is limited to 12 months
- Evaluation does not assure availability
- Enterprise lists additional per-user charges
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