Filament alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Filament: only for Laravel and PHP, and major-version upgrades can require rework. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Filament, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. AdminJS currently ranks first.
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Best Filament alternative for most people
AdminJSAuto-generated admin panel for Node.js applications.
Best Filament alternative for a free option
React-adminReact-based admin framework for any REST or GraphQL backend.
Best Filament alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
RetoolLow-code platform when you would rather not write the panel yourself.
Best Filament alternative for open source
RefineHeadless React framework for internal tools and dashboards.
Best Filament alternative for self-hosting
Forest AdminHosted back-office interface over your existing database.
Best Filament alternative for iPhone and Android
RetoolLow-code platform when you would rather not write the panel yourself.
Best Filament alternative for working in the browser
AdminJSAuto-generated admin panel for Node.js applications.
Filament alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Filament?
AdminJS ranks first right now. Auto-generated admin panel for Node.js applications. React-admin and Refine follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Filament?
Yes. AdminJS (open source), React-admin (open source), Refine (open source) and Retool (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Filament?
Yes: AdminJS, React-admin and Refine. AdminJS, React-admin and Refine can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Filament?
The complaints we hear most: only for Laravel and PHP; major-version upgrades can require rework; not usable by non-developers.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Filament, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.