Shiny lets users build interactive data science web applications with R and Python.
Anvil
Build web applications with Anvil using Python and a drag-and-drop editor.
About Anvil
Anvil is a web application builder that lets developers create and deploy apps using Python and a drag-and-drop visual editor. Developers can write the front end and back end in Python, and the homepage says Anvil also covers databases, user management, and deployment within the same framework. The homepage describes instant cloud deployment and hosting, which can be started with one click.
The homepage describes support through documentation, tutorials, and a community forum, and it mentions custom development support on paid plans. It also says Anvil can be used with an AI agent from the Anvil Editor or a preferred IDE. The homepage describes a security model but does not specify guarantees, so users should review Anvil's security documentation for details. Pricing is not stated in the source.
Key features
- Drag-and-drop visual designer for building and adjusting user interfaces
- Python code for both front-end and back-end application logic
- Built-in user management, database access, and deployment in one framework
- One-click cloud deployment and hosting
- Connections to existing authentication services and external databases
- Support for Git version control, CI, DTAP environments, and a debugger
Best for: Python developers who want to build and deploy web applications without separately setting up front-end tooling, hosting, and DevOps infrastructure.
Good for
- Uses Python for both front-end and back-end development, according to the homepage
- Offers instant cloud deployment and hosting from the editor
- Provides documentation, tutorials, and a community forum for support
Anvil at a glance
- Website
- anvil.works
- Category
- Development › Web Development
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
Anvil alternatives
Tools and sites you could use instead, ranked by how closely they match.
Python users can build static websites with Pelican, a site generator.
Build static sites with Barely, a lightweight generator written in Python.
Open source
20 alternatives
Build blogs, presentations, and online stores with Vvveb, an open-source content management system and drag-and-drop site builder.
Free
14 alternatives
Test and learn technical topics in a browser through interactive server and configuration playgrounds.
Popular in Web Development
Well-known listings from the same topic.
cron-jobcron-job.orgCrontab Generatorcrontab-generator.orgCrontab.iocrontab.ioSITE123site123.comSemantic UIsemantic-ui.comWordpresswordpress.org
Anvil FAQ
Can I connect Anvil apps to an external database?
Yes. The homepage says Anvil integrates with your stack and lets you connect to your external databases, all in Python.
Can I use an AI agent when building with Anvil?
The homepage says you can connect your preferred AI agent directly from the Anvil Editor or from your preferred IDE, and that you can edit the code it generates.
Where can I get help with Anvil?
The homepage lists in-depth documentation, tutorials, and an active community forum. It also mentions custom development support through paid plans.
Is something wrong or out of date?
Tell us and an editor will check it.
Own this website?
Claim this listing
Claim the listing and suggest updates yourself. An editor checks every claim first.