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App Types: Internal & Public
Learn about App Types: Internal & Public in WaymakerOS.
Internal AppsPublic Apps
Every app deployed through Host is either an internal app (for your team) or a public app (for your customers). The difference is who can access it.
Internal Apps (EX — Employee Experience)
Internal apps are for your organisation's team members. They are included with your WaymakerOne Pass at no extra cost.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Workspace members only — authentication is automatic |
| Pricing | Included with your plan |
| Data | Uses your Commander data layer (tables, goals, projects) |
| Use cases | CRM, HRIS, project trackers, timesheet systems, internal dashboards |
| Distribution | List in the App Store for other workspaces to subscribe |
Examples
- A sales CRM that shows deals from your Commander tables
- An HR dashboard that displays team goals and roles
- A timesheet app that logs hours against projects
- An inventory tracker for operations
Public Apps (CX — Customer Experience)
Public apps are for your customers and external users. They are accessible by anyone on the internet (or behind your own authentication).
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Anyone with the URL — you manage authentication in your app |
| Pricing | Usage-based (bandwidth and requests count against your plan) |
| Data | Can connect to your data layer via access rules |
| Use cases | Company website, customer portal, documentation site, SaaS product |
| Distribution | Accessed via custom domain or app URL |
Examples
- A company website deployed to your custom domain
- A customer portal where clients log in to view their project status
- A documentation site for your product
- A booking system that customers use to schedule appointments
Choosing the Right Type
| Question | Internal | Public |
|---|---|---|
| Who uses it? | Your team | Your customers |
| Does it need Waymaker login? | Yes (automatic) | You choose the auth |
| Is it in the App Store? | Can be listed | No — accessed via URL |
| Does usage count against limits? | Minimal (team use) | Yes (public traffic) |
Next Steps
- Hosting Apps — creating and deploying apps
- Listing Your App — making internal apps discoverable
- Custom Domains — branding public apps with your domain
- Authentication — adding login to public apps