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Act! vs Appsmith: 2026 Comparison

Act! Appsmith
Overview A long-standing CRM and marketing automation platform trusted by small and midsize businesses for over 35 years. An open-source low-code platform for building internal tools with a visual builder and extensive data source connectors.
Pricing Subscription ($30-$50/user/month) Freemium (Free-$40/user/month)
Key Features
  • Contact management
  • Opportunity tracking
  • Marketing automation
  • Custom dashboards
  • Mobile access
  • Integration
  • emarketing
  • Calendar management
  • Open source
  • Visual builder
  • Data source connectors
  • JavaScript widgets
  • Git sync
  • RBAC
  • Audit logs
  • Custom widgets
Pros
  • Long track record
  • On-premise option
  • Good for small businesses
  • Established user base
  • Open source
  • Self-hosted option
  • Good community
  • Many connectors
Cons
  • Interface feels dated
  • Limited modern integrations
  • Marketing features are basic
  • Mobile app is limited
  • UI can be janky
  • Learning curve
  • Community support varies
  • Fewer pre-built components