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Reflex alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Reflex: smaller ecosystem than Streamlit or React, and requires programming skills. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Reflex, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Streamlit currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Streamlit logoStreamlitOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 466.5
2Refine logoRefineOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted3 of 362.6
3Windmill logoWindmillOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 457.2
4Appsmith logoAppsmithOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 455.3
  1. Streamlit logo

    1. StreamlitTop pick

    Best for: Data teams building internal dashboards and data apps in pure Python

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Reflex

    Quicker for simple data apps and dashboards, with a bigger community.

    Pros

    • Apps in pure Python with no front-end work
    • Large community component gallery
    • Free hosting for public apps on Community Cloud

    Cons

    • Rerun model makes complex apps awkward
    • Limited layout control
    • Not suited to CRUD-heavy admin panels
    Visit Streamlit Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Streamlit a good Reflex alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Language
    Pure Python
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streamlit.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Community Cloud
    Free for public apps
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streamlit.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Private deployment
    Via Snowflake
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streamlit.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Refine logo

    2. Refine

    Best for: React developers who want to code internal tools quickly without a low-code platform

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Reflex

    React framework for teams comfortable with JavaScript.

    Pros

    • MIT-licensed with no per-user costs
    • Works with many UI libraries and backends
    • Produces plain React code you fully own

    Cons

    • Requires React developers
    • You handle hosting and maintenance
    • No visual builder for non-technical staff
    Visit Refine Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Refine a good Reflex alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Purpose
    Internal tools, admin panels, dashboards
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Code ownership
    Plain React code
    Checked Oct 25, 2026refine.dev(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Windmill logo

    3. Windmill

    Best for: Engineering teams that want scripts, workflows and internal UIs in one self-hosted platform

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Reflex

    Python scripts become workflows and UIs with built-in scheduling.

    Pros

    • Scripts, workflows and apps in one place
    • Supports many languages including Python and TypeScript
    • Free self-hosted edition with unlimited executions

    Cons

    • Built for developers, not business users
    • App builder is less polished than Retool's
    • Enterprise features need a paid licence
    Visit Windmill Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Windmill a good Reflex alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Community edition
    Free, unlimited executions
    Checked Oct 25, 2026windmill.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Script languages
    Python, TypeScript, Go, PHP, Bash, SQL
    Checked Oct 25, 2026windmill.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Free guests
    100 per 30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026windmill.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026windmill.dev(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Appsmith logo

    4. Appsmith

    Best for: Developer teams that want a Retool-style builder they can self-host for free

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Reflex

    Open-source visual builder for CRUD-style internal tools.

    Pros

    • Apache-licensed and free to self-host
    • Git-based version control for apps
    • Connects to common databases and any REST or GraphQL API

    Cons

    • Fewer and less polished components than Retool
    • SSO and audit features need paid plans
    • Large apps can feel sluggish
    Visit Appsmith Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Appsmith a good Reflex alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 5 users on cloud
    Checked Oct 25, 2026appsmith.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    $15 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026appsmith.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Community edition
    Free, open source
    Checked Oct 25, 2026appsmith.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Reflex alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Streamlit logo

Best Reflex alternative for most people

Streamlit

Quicker for simple data apps and dashboards, with a bigger community.

Refine logo

Best Reflex alternative for a free option

Refine

React framework for teams comfortable with JavaScript.

Retool logo

Best Reflex alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Retool

Low-code builder that needs much less code for standard tools.

Windmill logo

Best Reflex alternative for open source

Windmill

Python scripts become workflows and UIs with built-in scheduling.

Appsmith logo

Best Reflex alternative for self-hosting

Appsmith

Open-source visual builder for CRUD-style internal tools.

Retool logo

Best Reflex alternative for iPhone and Android

Retool

Low-code builder that needs much less code for standard tools.

Streamlit logo

Best Reflex alternative for working in the browser

Streamlit

Quicker for simple data apps and dashboards, with a bigger community.

Reflex alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Reflex?

Streamlit ranks first right now. Quicker for simple data apps and dashboards, with a bigger community. Refine and Retool follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Reflex?

Yes. Streamlit (open source), Refine (open source), Retool (free plan + paid) and Windmill (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Reflex?

Yes: Streamlit, Refine, Windmill and Appsmith. Streamlit, Refine and Windmill can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Reflex?

The complaints we hear most: smaller ecosystem than Streamlit or React; requires programming skills; cloud features cost extra.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Reflex, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.