# ToolJet: Free Open Source Alternative to Airplane, Appian, Fastgen

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/tooljet
Last updated: 2026-11-07

ToolJet (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Airplane, Appian, Fastgen, Mendix. Open-source low-code platform for creating custom internal tools, dashboards, and admin panels with a drag-and-drop interface

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: ToolJet
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://tooljet.com
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/tooljet/tooljet
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 41.2k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/tooljet/tooljet or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Airplane.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (5)
Replacing these paid tools with ToolJet saves up to $75/mo ($900/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Airplane](https://caniforkit.com/airplane) | [forms](https://caniforkit.com/category/forms) | $15/mo | [Compare Airplane vs ToolJet](https://caniforkit.com/vs/airplane-vs-tooljet) |
| [Appian](https://caniforkit.com/appian) | [forms](https://caniforkit.com/category/forms) | $15/mo | [Compare Appian vs ToolJet](https://caniforkit.com/vs/appian-vs-tooljet) |
| [Fastgen](https://caniforkit.com/fastgen) | [forms](https://caniforkit.com/category/forms) | $15/mo | [Compare Fastgen vs ToolJet](https://caniforkit.com/vs/fastgen-vs-tooljet) |
| [Mendix](https://caniforkit.com/mendix) | [forms](https://caniforkit.com/category/forms) | $15/mo | [Compare Mendix vs ToolJet](https://caniforkit.com/vs/mendix-vs-tooljet) |
| [OutSystems](https://caniforkit.com/outsystems) | [forms](https://caniforkit.com/category/forms) | $15/mo | [Compare OutSystems vs ToolJet](https://caniforkit.com/vs/outsystems-vs-tooljet) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is ToolJet free and open source?
ToolJet is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Open-source low-code platform for creating custom internal tools, dashboards, and admin panels with a drag-and-drop interface

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using ToolJet?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Airplane.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)