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Managed Appsmith Hosting
Open-source internal tool builder
What is Appsmith on ManageStacks?
Appsmith is an open-source platform for building internal tools with a drag-and-drop UI builder connected to any database or API. ManageStacks deploys Appsmith with persistent storage, SSO support, and automated backups.
Appsmith is an open-source platform for building internal tools with a drag-and-drop UI builder connected to any database or API. ManageStacks deploys Appsmith with persistent storage, SSO support, and automated backups.
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About Appsmith
What Appsmith does, and why teams deploy it.
Appsmith is an open-source low-code platform for building internal tools, admin panels, and dashboards. It provides a drag-and-drop UI builder with 45+ widgets, native connectors for databases and APIs, and JavaScript support for custom logic. Appsmith serves as a self-hosted alternative to Retool.
With Appsmith, developers and non-developers can build CRUD apps, approval workflows, customer support dashboards, and data visualization tools in hours instead of weeks. It supports Git version control, granular access controls, and embed mode for integrating Appsmith pages into existing applications.
DIY vs ManageStacks
What running Appsmith yourself looks like — and what it looks like with us.
DIY self-hosting
- Provisioning a MongoDB instance, configuring the Appsmith server, and wiring up a reverse proxy with SSL just to get the dashboard editor running
- Manually backing up the MongoDB database before every Appsmith upgrade because schema migrations can fail without warning on self-managed installs
- Struggling to connect internal databases behind VPN or private subnets because the self-hosted instance lives outside your secure network boundary
- Losing developer productivity to Docker permission issues, volume mount errors, and memory limits that crash the editor mid-build
- Patching CVEs and updating base images on your own timeline, leaving known vulnerabilities open for weeks while your team is busy shipping features
On ManageStacks
- Appsmith deploys into your own VPC with MongoDB, the application server, and an SSL-terminated load balancer ready in a single provisioning step
- Automated daily snapshots of the Appsmith database let you roll back to any point in the last 30 days without touching a shell
- Your Appsmith instance sits inside your cloud network, so connecting to internal PostgreSQL, MySQL, or REST APIs requires no VPN tunneling or IP whitelisting
- Resource allocation is handled at the infrastructure layer — the editor, workers, and database each get dedicated compute with autoscaling rules pre-configured
- Security patches and Appsmith releases are applied through managed rolling updates, keeping your instance current without development team involvement
Appsmith on ManageStacks — key numbers
$0/user
No per-seat licensing — unlimited editors and viewers on your instance
30 days
Automated backup retention with one-click point-in-time restore
<12 min
Average deployment time from cloud account connection to live editor
Key features
Everything Appsmith ships with, running on our stack.
- Drag-and-drop builder with 45+ UI widgets
- Native connectors for 25+ databases and APIs
- JavaScript for custom logic and transformations
- Git-based version control for applications
- Granular access control with roles and groups
- Embed mode for integrating into existing apps
How it deploys
From subscribe to live in minutes.
Link your cloud provider
Grant ManageStacks deploy access to your AWS, Azure, or GCP account using a scoped IAM role. All resources are created inside a dedicated VPC with private subnets for the database tier.
Configure data source connectivity
Specify which internal databases, APIs, or SaaS tools your Appsmith apps will connect to. ManageStacks sets up security group rules and network peering so Appsmith can reach your data sources without exposing them to the public internet.
Set up authentication and Git sync
Enable SSO through SAML or OIDC for your team, and connect a Git repository to version-control your Appsmith applications. Every change is tracked, reviewable, and rollback-ready.
Deploy and start building apps
ManageStacks provisions the full stack — Appsmith server, MongoDB, Redis cache, and NGINX reverse proxy — with SSL certificates auto-renewed. Open the visual editor and start dragging widgets onto your first internal tool.
Who this is for
Built for teams that want Appsmith to just work.
Engineering teams building internal tools
Backend engineers who need admin panels, data dashboards, and CRUD interfaces but do not want to spend weeks hand-coding React frontends. Appsmith on ManageStacks gives them a drag-and-drop builder connected directly to their production databases inside the same VPC.
Startups replacing Retool to cut costs
Growing companies hitting Retool's per-user pricing ceiling at $10–50 per editor per month. Self-hosted Appsmith has no per-seat fees, and ManageStacks keeps the infrastructure cost at a flat $29/month regardless of how many developers use the platform.
IT departments with compliance requirements
Organizations in healthcare, finance, or government where internal tools must run on approved infrastructure. ManageStacks deploys Appsmith inside your own cloud tenancy so patient data, financial records, and PII never transit through a third-party SaaS.
Compliance & compatibility
What we handle, what Appsmith runs on.
Compliance & operations
- Application data and database stored entirely within your own cloud account and region
- HIPAA-eligible deployment architecture when paired with compliant cloud provider configurations
- SOC 2 aligned infrastructure controls including encrypted storage, audit logs, and network isolation
- GDPR-compliant data residency with deployments available in any AWS, Azure, or GCP region worldwide
- Git-based version control provides a full audit trail of every application change and who made it
Compatibility
- Version
- Appsmith Community Edition v1.30+ (latest stable tracked automatically)
- Runtime
- Java 17 server with Node.js build pipeline for custom widgets
- Dependencies
- MongoDB 6.0+, Redis 7+ (both provisioned and managed by ManageStacks)
- Min. resources
- 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM minimum; 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM recommended for teams with 10+ concurrent editors
How ManageStacks helps
We handle the parts you shouldn't be writing yourself.
ManageStacks deploys Appsmith with MongoDB, Redis, and automated SSL pre-configured. Build internal tools and admin panels without managing the underlying infrastructure or worrying about scaling.
How it compares
Appsmith on ManageStacks vs the alternatives.
Compare self-hosted Appsmith on ManageStacks against popular low-code internal tool platforms and manual self-hosting.
| Property | ManageStacks + AppsmithUs | Retool | Tooljet | DIY self-hosted Appsmith |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost (10 users) | $29/mo flat | $100–500/mo (per-user tiers) | $29/mo (cloud) or self-host free | Cloud compute costs only |
| Seat limits | Unlimited | Plan-dependent | Varies by plan | Unlimited |
| Data residency | Your own cloud (any region) | Retool-managed or on-prem (Enterprise) | Your cloud (self-host) or Tooljet-managed | Wherever you deploy |
| Setup complexity | Under 15 minutes | Instant (SaaS) | 1–4 hours (self-host) | 2–5 hours |
| Customization depth | Full source access + custom widgets | Extensive but closed-source | Open source + plugins | Full source access + custom widgets |
| Ongoing maintenance | Fully managed (backups, updates, SSL) | None (vendor-managed SaaS) | All on your team if self-hosted | All on your team (upgrades, backups, SSL, monitoring) |
Comparison focuses on architectural properties (deployment model, pricing basis, open-source status) that don't change with vendor pricing pages. Verify current pricing on each vendor's own site.
FAQ
Common questions about Appsmith on ManageStacks.
What databases can Appsmith on ManageStacks connect to?
Appsmith natively connects to PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, DynamoDB, Firestore, S3, and many more. It also supports any REST or GraphQL API as a data source.
Does Appsmith on ManageStacks support SSO?
Yes. Appsmith supports SSO via OIDC and SAML. ManageStacks configures your identity provider during deployment so your team can authenticate with existing credentials.
Can I use Git with Appsmith on ManageStacks?
Yes. Appsmith supports connecting applications to Git repositories for version control, branching, and collaboration. ManageStacks ensures persistent storage for your app definitions and Git configuration.
Deploy Appsmith in under 5 minutes.
Subscribe through your AWS, Azure, or GCP marketplace. We handle provisioning, SSL, monitoring, backups, updates, and security. From $29/app/month.