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AppSmith vs Structr
AppSmith has 41,153 GitHub stars, 4,824 forks, 4,467 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Structr has 828 stars, 161 forks, 5 open issues and last shipped 22 days ago. AppSmith leads on adoption by 4,870% (41,153 vs 828 stars). AppSmith is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0; Structr is written in Java under a custom or non-standard licence. AppSmith has attracted 12% as many forks as stars, Structr 19%. AppSmith was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| AppSmith | Structr | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 41K | ★ 828 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Custom / other |
| Written in | TypeScript | Java |
| Last push | 2026-11-02 | 2026-10-12 |
| Forks | ⑂ 4.8K | ⑂ 161 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick AppSmith if
- You weight community size — 41K stars and counting
- You want the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Structr if
- You want the Structr feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches Java
- You evaluated both and Structr fits your workflow better
About AppSmith
Organizations build custom applications like dashboards, admin panels, customer 360, IT automation, and service management tools to help their teams work more efficiently and effectively. Appsmith is an open source low code platform that streamlines custom application development, deployment, and maintenance. Learn more on our website. Installation There are two ways to start using Appsmith: Signup on Appsmith Cloud. Install Appsmith on your machine. See the installation guides below. For other deployment options, see the Installation Guides documentation. Development To build and run Appsmith in your local dev…
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About Structr
Structr brightgreen) purple) Overview Structr is an open source generic low code development and runtime platform built on graph technology. It is not limited to any predefined use case and supports the creation of fully custom applications — including web applications, graph database backed backends, data centric systems, middleware, and integration components. At its core, Structr uses a graph database to store both application components (schema, UI definitions, templates, scripts, workflows) and application/user data. This provides schema flexibility, fast graph traversals, and expressive data modeling…
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Frequently asked questions
Is AppSmith or Structr more popular?
AppSmith has 41,153 GitHub stars and Structr has 828. AppSmith has the larger community by that measure.
Are AppSmith and Structr free?
Both are open source. AppSmith is licensed under Apache-2.0, and Structr has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between AppSmith and Structr?
AppSmith is written in TypeScript and Structr in Java. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, AppSmith or Structr?
Choose AppSmith if you want the larger community (41,153 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose Structr if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.