Appsemble
Eindhoven open-source low-code platform with EU-hosted apps at a flat EUR 50 per app per month
Quick Overview
| Company | Appsemble B.V. |
|---|---|
| Category | Low-Code/No-Code Application Platforms |
| Headquarters | Eindhoven, Netherlands |
| EU Presence | EU (Netherlands) |
| Data Location | European (GDPR) cloud, as stated by the vendor |
| Open Source | Yes |
| Pricing | Building an app on the standard blocks costs nothing. Hosted SaaS: EUR 50 per app per month excl. VAT (European cloud, standard backend, 10 GB storage, standard SLA). Enterprise SLA from EUR 100 per app per month. Third-line support for self-hosting from EUR 40 per app per month. Custom blocks from EUR 1,000 and apps from EUR 5,000 on request. |
| Replaces | Microsoft Power Apps, OutSystems |
Detailed Review
Appsemble is a Dutch open-source low-code platform from Appsemble B.V., based in the Klokgebouw in Eindhoven. Apps are defined as human-readable YAML or JSON recipes built from reusable blocks, run as progressive web apps, and the code is published under LGPL-3.0. Because an app is a plain text definition, it can be versioned, reviewed and moved like source code, which is a different idea of portability from an export button.
Its pricing is unusually simple. Building an app on the standard blocks costs nothing. Hosting is a flat EUR 50 per app per month excluding VAT, including European cloud hosting, a standard backend and 10 GB of storage. An enterprise SLA starts at EUR 100 per app per month, and third-line support for self-hosters at EUR 40. Custom blocks and apps are quoted from EUR 1,000 and EUR 5,000.
Appsemble is small and its documentation and references are largely Dutch. It is not a rival to Mendix or Betty Blocks for large estates, and it has none of their governance tooling, but for a team that wants to avoid lock-in and know the monthly bill in advance it is one of the most transparent options in the category.
For the same reason it suits pilots, where a single app can be hosted for a known monthly cost and judged on results.
What Appsemble does well
- Open source under LGPL-3.0, apps are portable recipes
- Flat published price of EUR 50 per app per month
- Hosting in the European cloud, 10 GB included per app
- Self-hosting is supported, with third-line support from EUR 40
- Dutch company with a visible office in Eindhoven
Where Appsemble falls short
- Small vendor, so a smaller ecosystem than the large platforms
- Most documentation and references are in Dutch
- Custom blocks and apps are paid work from EUR 1,000 and EUR 5,000
- No enterprise process or governance tooling like larger platforms
Standout feature. A flat EUR 50 per app per month with European hosting and an open-source licence, which is rare for a low-code platform.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Open source under LGPL-3.0, apps are portable recipes
- Flat published price of EUR 50 per app per month
- Hosting in the European cloud, 10 GB included per app
- Self-hosting is supported, with third-line support from EUR 40
- Dutch company with a visible office in Eindhoven
Cons
- Small vendor, so a smaller ecosystem than the large platforms
- Most documentation and references are in Dutch
- Custom blocks and apps are paid work from EUR 1,000 and EUR 5,000
- No enterprise process or governance tooling like larger platforms
Alternatives to Appsemble
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Appsemble?
Appsemble is a Dutch open-source low-code platform from Appsemble B.V., based in the Klokgebouw in Eindhoven. Apps are defined as human-readable YAML or JSON recipes built from reusable blocks, run as progressive web apps, and the code is published under LGPL-3.0. Because an app is a plain text definition, it can be versioned, reviewed and moved like source code, which is a different idea of portability from an export button.
Where is Appsemble based?
Appsemble operates from Eindhoven, Netherlands, which places it under EU (Netherlands).
What does Appsemble cost?
Building an app on the standard blocks costs nothing. Hosted SaaS: EUR 50 per app per month excl. VAT (European cloud, standard backend, 10 GB storage, standard SLA). Enterprise SLA from EUR 100 per app per month. Third-line support for self-hosting from EUR 40 per app per month. Custom blocks from EUR 1,000 and apps from EUR 5,000 on request..
Who is Appsemble best for?
Teams wanting open-source apps at a flat hosted price. A flat EUR 50 per app per month with European hosting and an open-source licence, which is rare for a low-code platform.
What are the drawbacks of Appsemble?
Small vendor, so a smaller ecosystem than the large platforms. Most documentation and references are in Dutch. Custom blocks and apps are paid work from EUR 1,000 and EUR 5,000. No enterprise process or governance tooling like larger platforms.
Is Appsemble a good alternative to Microsoft Power Apps?
Appsemble is built as a European alternative to Microsoft Power Apps: Eindhoven open-source low-code platform with EU-hosted apps at a flat EUR 50 per app per month. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does Appsemble compare to other Low-Code/No-Code Application Platforms?
Appsemble is one of several European Low-Code/No-Code Application Platforms we cover. It is most often compared with Microsoft Power Apps, OutSystems.