Appsmith vs UI Bakery
Which automation & integration tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.
Appsmith
Developer teams that want a permissive open-source base they can self-host for free, with a simple per-user price if they move to the paid plan.
UI Bakery
Small developer teams that want low per-developer pricing with viewers included, and the option to self-host.
Side by side
| Appsmith | UI Bakery | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (5 cloud users); Business $15/user/month | Free; Builder from $20/developer/month |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Developer teams that want a permissive open-source base they can self-host for free, with a simple per-user price if they move to the paid plan. | Small developer teams that want low per-developer pricing with viewers included, and the option to self-host. |
Pros and cons
Appsmith
Pros
- Apache 2.0 Community edition, the most permissive license here
- One flat price per user on Business, with no builder/viewer split to track
- Git version control even on the free plan
- 15-day Business trial
Cons
- Viewers cost the same $15 as developers on Business
- SAML/OIDC SSO and SCIM need Enterprise at $2,500/month for 100 users
- Business tops out at 99 users
UI Bakery
Pros
- Viewers are included (up to 50) instead of billed per seat
- Low entry price: $20 per developer per month, annual
- Self-hosted plans start at Free
- Audit logs and RBAC on the mid tier, not only Enterprise
Cons
- More than 50 viewers requires Enterprise
- SSO is Enterprise only
- Proprietary platform, not open source
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