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Appsmith vs ILLA Builder
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| Fact | Appsmith | ILLA Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 41k | 12k |
| Latest | v2.4.3 | illa-builder@4.8.5 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-05-27 |
| Release cadence | about 7 days between releases | about 14 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 10 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Retool. Alternatives to Retool →
Full replacementAppsmithWidget-based app builder over databases and APIs, with JavaScript in every binding.
Full replacementILLA BuilderDrag-and-drop app builder over databases and APIs.
Appsmith
ILLA Builder
- illa-builder@4.8.52024-08-05
- illa-builder@4.8.42024-07-29Update README-CN.md
- illa-builder@4.8.32024-07-15Update README-CN.md
- illa-builder@4.8.22024-05-31Update README-CN.md
- illa-builder@4.8.12024-05-17Update README-CN.md
Appsmith
✓ signed The latest release, v2.4.3, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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ILLA Builder
unsigned The latest release, illa-builder@4.8.5, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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