Avo
A Ruby on Rails admin panel framework you install into an existing app
- Best for
- Rails developers who want to add an admin panel to an existing app without building CRUD screens by hand.
- Skip if
- You're not building on Ruby on Rails, or you need advanced features (audit logs, multi-tenancy) that require the paid tiers.
Avo is a Rails admin panel framework that drops into any new or existing Rails app to generate CRUD interfaces for your models. It offers 30+ field types, table/grid/map/kanban views, Pundit-based authorization, audit logging, multi-tenancy support, Active Storage file uploads, global search, and REST API generation, with a free tier and paid Pro/Advanced tiers for more advanced features.
Pros
- Drops into an existing Rails app rather than requiring a fresh project
- Wide range of view types (table, grid, map, kanban) beyond typical CRUD tables
- Multi-tenancy and audit logging available for larger internal tools
- Backed by an established company (AvoHQ Inc., founded 2020) with ongoing development
Cons
- Free tier is limited - advanced features require a paid Pro/Advanced plan
- Rails-specific, no equivalent for other backend frameworks
- Could not verify current GitHub star count or specific license terms
Features
Auth and access
- RBAC / roles
- Multi-tenant
What's in the box
- File uploads
- Search
- API routes
Growth and ops
- Dark mode
Licensing and commercial
- Free tier
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