Appsmith vs Windmill
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Build internal tools, fast. | Turn scripts into workflows and UIs. |
| GitHub stars | 37K | 13K |
| License | Apache 2.0 | AGPL 3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Rust |
| Pricing | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source |
| Self-hostable | ||
| Replaces | Retool, Airtable | Zapier, Retool |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
Appsmith features
- Drag-and-drop UI builder
- Connect to databases, REST, and GraphQL
- JavaScript anywhere for logic
- Git-based version control
- Role-based access and self-hosting
Windmill features
- Run scripts in Python, TS, Go, and Bash
- Compose flows from scripts
- Auto-generated UIs and apps
- Cron scheduling and webhooks
- Blazing-fast Rust execution engine