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Any License / User Term Limitations for Building Tools with Appsmith?

Issue

I'm wondering what kind of business apps I can build with AppSmith and if there are any limitations. Specifically, I want to know if I can create a paid app where users log in using 3rd party authentication platforms and connect payment gateways. I'm also curious if there are any licensing differences between cloud vs self-hosted community vs self-hosted enterprise versions and if I can sell the apps I build as SAAS.

Resolution

  • Appsmith allows users to build business apps with features such as third-party authentication and payment gateway integration.
  • Users can create and sell apps as SaaS products using the platform.
  • These features are available on both the cloud and self-hosted versions of Appsmith.
  • The main difference between versions is in the licensing and distribution terms for the business edition.
  • The self-hosted version is licensed under the Apache 2.0 license, which governs the platform but not the apps built on it.
  • Users are free to sell SaaS apps developed with Appsmith.
  • The platform offers flexibility for creating and monetizing business applications.