At a Glance
Ideal for
Engineering teams needing to build internal tools quickly
Consider that
Not for customer-facing apps
Typical cost: $10/mo
Best For
Engineering teams needing to build internal tools quickly
Startup Offer
Free tier for small teams
Product Screenshots
2 screenshots
About Retool
Retool is a low-code platform for building internal business tools. Connect to databases and APIs, then drag-and-drop components to create admin panels and dashboards.
Key Features
Drag-and-drop components
Connect any database or API
Custom JavaScript support
Role-based access control
Self-hosted option
Mobile app builder
Things to Consider
Not for customer-facing apps
Gets expensive with users
Requires some technical knowledge
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Our Rating
4.2
Strong nocode solution. Engineering teams needing to build internal tools quickly.
Reviewed Dec 2025 by our editorial team
PricingFreemium
Est. Monthly Cost$0-50/mo
CategoryDeveloper Tools, No-Code & Low-Code
Founded2017
Last UpdatedDec 2025
Free Tier
Includes: 5 users, unlimited apps
Note: Community support only