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ToolJet

Open-source, AI-assisted low-code builder for internal tools, dashboards and workflows, with a free cloud plan and a free self-hosted edition.

Our take: ToolJet fits teams that want internal tools on their own infrastructure, or that prefer paying per builder rather than per viewer.

Best forSelf-hostable internal tools
ReviewedPricing: Freemium
7.5 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try ToolJetFree; Basic $23/builder/mo billed annually

ToolJet is an open-source, AI-assisted low-code platform for building internal tools, dashboards and workflows on your own databases and APIs. The cloud Free plan and the self-hosted Community Edition are both free for 2 builders and 50 end users; paid cloud plans cost $23 to $199 per builder a month on annual billing.

The bottom line

Strong open-source internal tool builder; check the end-user caps first.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isAn open-source low-code platform for internal apps, with AI generation and paid cloud and enterprise tiers.
Our takeToolJet fits teams that want internal tools on their own infrastructure, or that prefer paying per builder rather than per viewer.
The free tiers work for a pilot, but the 50 end-user and 10 app caps arrive quickly and only Team lifts them. If you need workflows, plan on self-hosting.
Why we rate itOpen-source core, 100+ data sources, a built-in database and AI generation, with a free self-hosted option.
The catchEnd users are capped at 50 below Team, workflows are self-hosted only, and monthly billing costs more than annual.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Admin panels and dashboards on your own data
  • Teams that must self-host
  • Teams that prefer per-builder pricing
Not good for
  • Apps for more than 50 users on Free, Basic or Pro
  • Teams that want workflows on ToolJet Cloud
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Sign up free with no card, or run the Community Edition in Docker; AI can draft a first app from a prompt.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Past 50 end users or 10 apps you need Team at $199 per builder per month on annual billing.
  3. Walled garden
    Low: open-source core, self-hosting, and Git sync on Team.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, start on the free plan.
Try ToolJet

ToolJet plans and prices

PlanAnnual billingMonthly billingBuildersEnd usersApps
Free (cloud)$0$025010
Basic (cloud)$23 per builder/mo$29 per builder/mo25010
Pro (cloud)$79 per builder/mo$99 per builder/moUnlimited5010
Team (cloud)$199 per builder/mo$249 per builder/moUnlimited100Unlimited
Community Edition (self-hosted)$0$025010
Team (self-hosted)$199 per builder/moNot checkedPer builder100Unlimited
EnterpriseCustomCustomCustomUnlimitedUnlimited

From ToolJet's pricing page, checked 4 October 2026. The page headline shows annual prices; monthly prices come from the same page's plan data. Extra AI credits cost $1 per 100.

What changes between ToolJet plans

FeatureFree and BasicProTeam
AI credits100 a month (Free); 2,000 per builder (Basic)2,000 per builder3,000 per builder
ToolJet Database10 tables, 500 rows10 tables, 500 rowsUnlimited
Version control and custom stylingNoYesYes
SSO, audit logs, Git sync, white labellingNoNoYes
SupportCommunity SlackEmailPriority support portal

From ToolJet's plan comparison, checked 4 October 2026. Workflows and the agent builder are available on self-hosted plans only.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ToolJet free?

Yes. ToolJet Cloud has a Free plan with 2 builders, up to 50 end users, 10 apps and 100 AI credits a month, and the self-hosted Community Edition is free with the same limits (checked 4 October 2026). The open-source code is licensed AGPL-3.0.

How much does ToolJet cost?

Cloud plans are priced per builder per month: Basic $29, Pro $99 and Team $249 billed monthly, or $23, $79 and $199 billed annually. Self-hosted Team is $199 per builder per month on annual billing, Enterprise is quote-based, and extra AI credits cost $1 per 100 (checked 4 October 2026).

Is ToolJet a low-code platform?

Yes. It is a low-code builder with a drag-and-drop canvas and AI app generation, plus JavaScript and Python for custom logic.

What is ToolJet used for?

Internal tools: admin panels, dashboards, back-office and operational apps, customer portals and workflows that run on your own databases and APIs.

Can I self-host ToolJet?

Yes. The free Community Edition runs on your own infrastructure with Docker, Kubernetes or the major clouds. Fully offline operation, including licensing, needs the Self-hosted Enterprise air-gapped add-on.

Does ToolJet have a free trial?

ToolJet points new users to the Free plan for evaluation and arranges trials of paid features through its team. The Team plan card has a Start Trial button.

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: ToolJet pricing, ToolJet home, ToolJet on GitHub, Retool pricing, Appsmith pricing, Appsmith on GitHub, Budibase pricing.

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Tags

#LowCode#InternalTools#OpenSource#AppBuilder

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