Founded

2017

Starting Price

0

About Retool

Retool is a low-code platform that enables developers to rapidly build internal tools using a drag-and-drop interface and pre-built components. It connects to virtually any database or API, allowing teams to create admin panels, dashboards, and CRUD apps in a fraction of the time.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Dramatically accelerates internal tool development
Connects to virtually any database or API
100+ pre-built components
Supports cloud and self-hosted deployment
Strong enterprise features

Cons

Key Features

Drag-and-Drop App Builder

Build UIs visually with 100+ pre-built components.

Native Database Integrations

Connect to PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redshift, BigQuery, and more.

Retool Workflows

Automate business processes with visual workflow builder.

API Connectivity

Integrate with any REST or GraphQL API plus native connectors.

Retool Mobile

Build native mobile apps for iOS and Android.

Custom Components

Extend with custom React components.

Role-Based Access Control

Granular permissions with audit logging.

Self-Hosted Deployment

Deploy on your own infrastructure.

Pricing

Free

0/month

Up to 5 users
Unlimited apps
Native integrations

Team

10/user/month

Best For

Admin Panels

Build internal admin panels for managing data.

Customer Support Tools

Unified dashboards pulling from CRMs and databases.

CRUD Apps

Quick interfaces for database operations.

Workflow Automation

Automate data syncing and report generation.

Tags:low-code internal tools admin panel drag-and-drop workflow automation

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#5

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Best low-code platform for internal tools — the most capable builder for teams with at least one technically skilled member who can create tools the whole team uses

#1

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Best for teams that prioritize development speed and polished UX over cost and open-source flexibility — especially those under 20 users where the pricing premium is manageable.

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