Appsmith vs ToolJet

Side-by-side open-source comparison for 2026. Appsmith currently leads on GitHub stars (39.6k) over ToolJet (35.0k). Both tools list each other as alternatives in this directory.

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Appsmith vs ToolJet, ranked by GitHub stars
#ToolStarsLanguageLicense
1Appsmith

Appsmith is a platform to build admin panels, internal tools, and dashboards. It seamlessly integrates with over 25 databases and any API.

39.6kTypeScriptApache License 2.0
2ToolJet

A low-code platform for building business applications with a drag and drop builder, supporting integration with various databases, cloud storages, and APIs.

35.0kJavaScriptGNU Affero General Public License v3.0

Overview

Appsmith

Appsmith is a platform to build admin panels, internal tools, and dashboards. It seamlessly integrates with over 25 databases and any API.

TypeScript ยท Apache License 2.0 ยท 39.6k GitHub stars

ToolJet

A low-code platform for building business applications with a drag and drop builder, supporting integration with various databases, cloud storages, and APIs.

JavaScript ยท GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 ยท 35.0k GitHub stars

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more popular, Appsmith or ToolJet?

Appsmith currently has more GitHub stars (39.6k) than ToolJet (35.0k). Star counts are a proxy for community adoption.

Are Appsmith and ToolJet free?

Yes. Both are open source and free to use in your own projects.

How does this comparison work?

Pages only exist for mutual alternatives โ€” each tool lists the other in its alternatives metadata. Stats come from the canonical tool records in this directory.

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