Alternatives to Dashpress

Appsmith

37,536

Apache-2.0

Appsmith is a powerful low-code platform designed to help developers build internal applications, admin panels, and CRUD apps with minimal coding effort. By providing a visual development environment with pre-built components and extensive integrations, Appsmith enables teams to create functional applications 10x faster than traditional development methods.

Key Features

Visual Application Builder:
- Drag-and-drop interface builder
- 45+ pre-built UI widgets
- Responsive design capabilities
- Custom CSS and JavaScript support
- Theme customization
- Component library management
Data Source Integration:
- 20+ database connectors (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.)
- REST API and GraphQL integration
- File storage connectors (S3, Google Drive)
- Authentication providers
- Real-time data synchronization
- Custom data source plugins
Application Development:
- CRUD application templates
- Admin panel generators
- Dashboard and analytics tools
- Workflow automation
- Form builders with validation
- Multi-step wizards
Collaboration Features:
- Team workspaces and organizations
- Git-based version control
- Branching and merging
- Code reviews and comments
- Role-based permissions
- App sharing and embedding
Deployment & Hosting:
- One-click application deployment
- Custom domain support
- Environment management
- SSL certificate automation
- Docker containerization
- Kubernetes support
Enterprise Capabilities:
- Single sign-on (SSO) integration
- LDAP and Active Directory support
- Comprehensive audit logging
- White-label customization
- On-premise deployment options
- Enterprise security features
Developer Experience:
- JavaScript code editor with IntelliSense
- API debugging and testing
- Error handling and logging
- Performance monitoring
- Import/export applications
- CLI tools for automation

Technical Specifications

Backend: Java with Spring Boot
Frontend: React with TypeScript
Database: MongoDB for metadata
Deployment: Docker, Kubernetes
Supported Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, and more
APIs: REST, GraphQL, WebSocket
Authentication: OAuth, SAML, LDAP

Use Cases

Admin Panels: Customer support dashboards, content management systems
CRUD Applications: User management, inventory systems, order management
Analytics Dashboards: Business intelligence, reporting tools
Workflow Tools: Approval systems, task management, process automation
Internal Tools: Employee directories, expense management, project tracking

Unique Advantages

Rapid Development: Build applications 10x faster than traditional coding
Developer-Friendly: Combines visual development with code flexibility
Extensive Integrations: Connect to virtually any data source or API
Git Integration: Professional version control and collaboration workflows
Self-Hosted: Complete control over data and deployment
Open Source: Transparent, customizable, and community-driven

ToolJet

36,200

AGPL-3.0

ToolJet is a comprehensive low-code platform designed to help developers and teams build internal tools, admin panels, and dashboards with minimal engineering effort. As a powerful alternative to Retool and Mendix, ToolJet provides a visual development environment that accelerates the creation of business applications while maintaining flexibility and customization options.

Key Features

Visual Application Builder:
- Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
- 40+ pre-built UI components
- Responsive design capabilities
- Custom component library
- Theme customization
- Layout management tools
Extensive Data Integration:
- 30+ database connectors (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.)
- REST API and GraphQL integration
- File storage connectors (S3, Google Drive, etc.)
- Real-time data synchronization
- Custom data source plugins
- Data transformation tools
Application Development:
- Admin panel generators
- Dashboard and analytics tools
- CRUD application templates
- Workflow automation tools
- Form builders with validation
- Data visualization components
Collaboration Features:
- Multi-user application editing
- Version control and history
- Comments and review system
- Team workspaces
- Role-based permissions
- App sharing and embedding
Deployment & Management:
- One-click application deployment
- Custom domain support
- Environment management (dev/staging/prod)
- Docker containerization
- Kubernetes deployment
- Auto-scaling capabilities
Enterprise Capabilities:
- Single sign-on (SSO) integration
- Comprehensive audit logging
- White-label customization
- On-premise deployment options
- Enterprise security features
- Professional support services
Developer Experience:
- JavaScript code editor
- Custom component development
- API debugging tools
- Error handling and logging
- Import/export applications
- CLI tools and automation

Technical Specifications

Backend: Node.js with NestJS
Frontend: React with TypeScript
Database: PostgreSQL (primary), supports multiple databases
Deployment: Docker, Kubernetes
Supported Integrations: 30+ databases and APIs
Authentication: OAuth, SAML, LDAP
APIs: REST, GraphQL

Use Cases

Admin Panels: Customer support dashboards, content management systems
Business Intelligence: Analytics dashboards, reporting tools
Workflow Tools: Approval systems, task management, process automation
CRUD Applications: User management, inventory systems, order processing
Internal Tools: Employee directories, expense management, project tracking

Unique Advantages

Rapid Development: Build applications 10x faster than traditional development
Retool Alternative: Open-source alternative with similar capabilities
Extensive Integrations: Connect to virtually any data source or service
Team Collaboration: Built-in collaboration features for team development
Self-Hosted: Complete control over data and deployment
Enterprise Ready: Production-grade features for large organizations

Motor Admin

2,125

AGPL-3.0

Motor Admin is a comprehensive no-code admin panel and business intelligence platform that transforms your database into a powerful management interface. It provides all the tools needed to manage data, create custom workflows, and generate business insights without writing a single line of code.

Key Features

Comprehensive Data Management:
- Full CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
- Advanced search and filtering capabilities
- Bulk data operations and batch processing
- Data import and export functionality
- Real-time data synchronization
- Data validation and constraints
Custom Actions & Workflows:
- Visual workflow builder
- Automated action triggers
- Custom business logic implementation
- Email notification system
- Webhook integrations
- API endpoint creation
Business Intelligence & Reporting:
- Drag-and-drop report builder
- Interactive data visualizations
- Charts, graphs, and dashboards
- KPI tracking and monitoring
- Scheduled report generation
- Data analytics and insights
User Interface & Experience:
- Modern, responsive design
- Customizable layouts and themes
- Dark and light mode support
- Mobile-optimized interface
- Intuitive navigation and search
- Keyboard shortcuts and accessibility
Security & Access Control:
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Granular permission management
- User authentication and authorization
- Audit logging and activity tracking
- Data encryption and security
- Session management
Database Integration:
- Multiple database support
- Automatic schema detection
- Relationship mapping
- Foreign key navigation
- Index optimization
- Query performance monitoring
Extensibility & Integration:
- REST API for external integrations
- Webhook support for real-time updates
- Third-party service connections
- Custom plugin development
- Theme and component customization
- Extension marketplace