Retool alternatives

Base

RetoolThe tool you’re replacing

Seat-based pricing grows with every builder and internal user, and Business costs $50 per builder and $15 per internal user a month, billed yearly.

$10/mo7.7

1. 01
   WindmillOur pick · Head-to-head
   Centres on scripts and workflow automation, for developer teams that care more about the automation layer than drag-and-drop screens.Engineering teams building and maintaining internal tools and automations
   $120/moFreemium
   7.9
   Try Windmill
   Source: our Retool reviewComparison: “vs Windmill: Windmill centers on scripts and workflows; Retool adds a stronger app-building layer.”

   vs RetoolBetter value (9 vs 7) · Fewer integrations (7 vs 9)

   AI Development · Free plan: Yes

   Read review Windmill
2. 02
   bubbleHead-to-head
   A visual builder aimed at customer-facing web apps, the kind of project Retool is not built for.Non-technical founders validating SaaS or marketplace ideas
   $29/moFreemium
   7.8
   Try bubble
   Source: our Retool reviewComparison: “vs Bubble: Bubble targets customer-facing apps; Retool targets internal tools on company data.”

   vs RetoolEasier to use (7 vs 6)

   Developer & Technical · Free plan: Yes

   Read review bubble
3. 03
   DronaHQHead-to-head
   Another low-code platform for internal apps, AI agents and automations, worth comparing on connectors and seat pricing.Engineering teams building internal dashboards and admin panels fast
   $140/moPaid
   7.7
   Try DronaHQ
   Source: our Retool reviewComparison: “vs DronaHQ: both build internal apps and agents; compare connectors and seat pricing.”

   vs RetoolEasier to use (7 vs 6)

   AI Agent Builders · Free plan: No

   Read review DronaHQ
4. 04
   GlideLighter option
   A no-code builder for web and mobile apps made from spreadsheets, for simpler apps that don't need Retool's depth.Teams building internal dashboards from Google Sheets
   ~$19/moFreemium
   7.7
   Try Glide
   Source: our Glide reviewStep-up alternative: “Glide Enterprise or Retool for complex internal tools.”

   vs RetoolEasier to use (9 vs 6) · Fewer integrations (7 vs 9)

   E-commerce Platforms · Free plan: Yes

   Read review Glide
5. 05
   BudibaseLighter option
   Open-source internal apps and automations that are free to self-host with unlimited users.Teams that can self-host with Docker or Kubernetes
   $19/moFreemium
   7.6
   Try Budibase
   Source: our Budibase reviewComparison: “vs Retool: Retool's free cloud plan stops at 5 users; Budibase self-hosted is free with unlimited users.”

   vs RetoolBetter value (8 vs 7) · Easier to use (7 vs 6)

   Developer & Technical · Free plan: Yes

   Read review Budibase
6. 06
   AppsmithLighter option
   An open-source builder for admin panels and dashboards whose Business plan charges one flat price per user, with no separate builder seats.Internal admin panels
   $15/moFreemium
   7.5
   Try Appsmith
   Source: our Appsmith reviewComparison: “vs Retool: Retool prices builders and users separately; Appsmith Business is flat per user.”

   vs RetoolBetter value (8 vs 7)

   Developer & Technical · Free plan: Yes

   Read review Appsmith
7. 07
   ToolJetLighter option
   An open-source internal tool builder that charges per builder only, with caps on end users per plan.Admin panels and dashboards on your own data
   $23/moFreemium
   7.5
   Try ToolJet
   Source: our ToolJet reviewComparison: “vs Retool: Retool charges per builder and per internal user; ToolJet charges per builder with end-user caps.”

   vs RetoolEasier to use (7 vs 6)

   Developer & Technical · Free plan: No

   Read review ToolJet
8. 08
   SuperblocksHead-to-head
   An enterprise platform for governed internal apps with a flat Teams fee and unlimited end users, though it has no free plan.IT-governed internal tools
   $100/moPaid
   7.1
   Try Superblocks
   Source: our Superblocks reviewComparison: “vs Retool: Retool has a free plan and per-user pricing; Superblocks Teams is a flat fee with unlimited end users.”

   vs RetoolEasier to use (7 vs 6)

   Developer & Technical · Free plan: No

   Read review Superblocks

* “Lower listed price” compares the entry prices in our reviews. Where the two tools price differently (per seat, per contact, per email sent), the cheaper option depends on your list size and sending volume.