Appsmith vs OliveTin
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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OliveTin
Web buttons that safely run predefined shell commands
| Feature | Appsmith | OliveTin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Automation & Workflows | Automation & Workflows |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, helm | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 40,605 | ★ 3,742 |
| First released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Retool, Microsoft Power Apps | Rundeck |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Appsmith or OliveTin better?
Neither is universally better. Appsmith has the larger community, while OliveTin is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Appsmith and OliveTin free and open-source?
Yes. Appsmith is licensed under Apache-2.0 and OliveTin under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Appsmith and OliveTin with Docker?
Appsmith: yes. OliveTin: yes.