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Baserow vs Retool
Retool focuses on internal tools with a visual builder but is not open source.
Which to pick
Pick Baserow if you want…
- No-code database & app building
- Open-source code (baserow/baserow on GitHub)
- Integrations with CSV, XML or JSON (on Baserow's list, not Retool's)
Pick Retool if you want…
- Low-code internal tool builder with governance
- Internal tool builders
- Integrations with PostgreSQL, Stripe or Okta (on Retool's list, not Baserow's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Baserow:Baserow is an open-source no-code platform for building databases, apps and automations.
- Retool:Retool lets you build, deploy, and manage internal tools that connect directly to databases, APIs, and LLMs.
- Best for
- Baserow:No-code database & app building
- Retool:Low-code internal tool builder with governance
- Who it’s for
- Baserow:Teams and individuals who need a collaborative, code-free data platform.
- Retool:Product teams, engineers, and analysts building internal apps quickly
- Pricing
- Baserow:Freemium
- Retool:Freemium
- Plans
- Baserow:Free $0 · Premium $10 per user per month (billed yea · Advanced $18 per user per month (billed yea
- Retool:Free $0 · Team $10 per builder/month · Business $50 per builder/month
- Open source
- Baserow:Yes, 6,094 GitHub stars
- Retool:—
- Works with
- Baserow:CSV, XML, JSON, HTTP, Email, Webhooks, PostgreSQL table, Jira
- Retool:PostgreSQL, Stripe, Okta, Active Directory, GitHub, Segment, Google Analytics
Baserow features
- Multiple views. Grid, Gallery, Kanban, Calendar, Timeline, Form and Survey visualizations.
- No-code automations. Visual workflow builder with triggers, conditions, loops and native actions.
- AI assistant. Kuma can generate tables and apps from natural language descriptions.
- Role-based permissions. Fine-grained access control and audit logs for compliance.
- Integrations. Native HTTP, email, webhooks and connectors to external services.
- Data import/export. CSV, XML, JSON import and export with 20+ field types.
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.
Baserow vs Retool FAQ
Is Baserow or Retool free?+
Baserow has a free plan and paid plans. Retool has a free plan and paid plans.
Is Baserow or Retool open source?+
Baserow is open source (baserow/baserow on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Retool.
Do Baserow and Retool integrate with the same tools?+
Partly. Both list GitHub. Baserow also lists CSV, XML, JSON, HTTP and 6 more; Retool also lists PostgreSQL, Stripe, Okta, Active Directory and 2 more.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.