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3dlooky vs Retool
Retool focuses on internal tools and data dashboards, not on 3D product visualization.
Which to pick
Pick 3dlooky if you want…
- No-code 3D product configurators
- Integrations with 3ds Max, Arnold or V-Ray (on 3dlooky's list, not Retool's)
Pick Retool if you want…
- Low-code internal tool builder with governance
- Internal tool builder
- Integrations with PostgreSQL, Stripe or Okta (on Retool's list, not 3dlooky's)
Side by side
- What it is
- 3dlooky:3dlooky lets you add interactive 3D product models and configurators to websites without coding in minutes.
- Retool:Retool lets you build, deploy, and manage internal tools that connect directly to databases, APIs, and LLMs.
- Best for
- 3dlooky:No-code 3D product configurators
- Retool:Low-code internal tool builder with governance
- Who it’s for
- 3dlooky:E-commerce teams, manufacturers, 3D artists, marketing teams, developers and agencies
- Retool:Product teams, engineers, and analysts building internal apps quickly
- Pricing
- 3dlooky:Contact sales
- Retool:Freemium
- Plans
- 3dlooky:—
- Retool:Free $0 · Team $10 per builder/month · Business $50 per builder/month
- Works with
- 3dlooky:3ds Max, Arnold, V-Ray, Corona, Gaussian Splats, FBX, OBJ, GLB
- Retool:PostgreSQL, Stripe, Okta, Active Directory, GitHub, Segment, Google Analytics
3dlooky features
- Multi-format import. Supports 12 import formats (GLB, FBX, OBJ, USDZ, STL, etc.) and creates optimized web-ready copies.
- AI rendering & Canvas. Generate realistic renders with AI, connect images and prompts in visual workflows.
- Configurable variants. Create up to 250 options per variant, hotspots, media, formulas and CSV datasets without code.
- Real-time AR preview. Embed a snapshot that launches AR on iPhone or Android in real-world size.
- 71-method JavaScript API. Control the viewer, events and AR handoff via a documented API with OAuth2 support.
- Extensive material library. Apply PBR materials, 106 HDRI environments up to 4K, real-time reflections and 1,942 Google Fonts.
Retool features
- Unified app builder. Create production-ready internal apps via a visual UI or AI-generated prompts.
- AI agents integration. Use MCP server or CLI to build apps with AI agents and deploy within Retool.
- Direct data connections. Connect securely to any database, API, or LLM with existing permissions.
- Governance & security. Built-in auth, RBAC, audit logs, and SSO for enterprise compliance.
- Workflow automation. Design and run automated workflows with triggers, steps, and scheduling.
- Mobile & offline support. Deploy native iOS/Android/PWA apps with offline mode and push notifications.
- Reusable modules & themes. Share components, queries, and visual themes across apps.
- Versioning & source control. Track releases, revert changes, and integrate with Git.
3dlooky vs Retool FAQ
Is 3dlooky or Retool free?+
Retool has a free plan and paid plans.
Do 3dlooky and Retool integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: 3dlooky lists 3ds Max, Arnold, V-Ray, Corona and 10 more; Retool lists PostgreSQL, Stripe, Okta, Active Directory and 3 more.
On DevHunt
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