Appsmith vs Diun
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted automation & workflows options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Appsmith
Open-source low-code platform for building internal apps
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Diun
Notifier that alerts when Docker images receive updates
| Feature | Appsmith | Diun |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Automation & Workflows | Automation & Workflows |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, helm | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 40,605 | ★ 4,828 |
| First released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Retool, Microsoft Power Apps | Watchtower |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Appsmith or Diun better?
Neither is universally better. Appsmith has the larger community, while Diun is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Appsmith and Diun free and open-source?
Yes. Appsmith is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Diun under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Appsmith and Diun with Docker?
Appsmith: yes. Diun: yes.