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OpnForm vs Retool
Retool provides a visual UI builder for data-driven internal tools, not an open-source form-only solution.
Which to pick
Pick OpnForm if you want…
- Open-source form builder with unlimited submissions
- Open-source code (opnform/opnform on GitHub)
- Integrations with Slack, Discord or Telegram (on OpnForm's list, not Retool's)
Pick Retool if you want…
- Low-code internal tool builder with governance
- Rapid internal tool creation with data sources
- Integrations with PostgreSQL, Okta or Active Directory (on Retool's list, not OpnForm's)
Side by side
- What it is
- OpnForm:OpnForm is an open-source form builder for creating unlimited forms, surveys and workflows with full data control.
- Retool:Retool lets you build, deploy, and manage internal tools that connect directly to databases, APIs, and LLMs.
- Best for
- OpnForm:Open-source form builder with unlimited submissions
- Retool:Low-code internal tool builder with governance
- Who it’s for
- OpnForm:Teams and enterprises needing secure, customizable online forms
- Retool:Product teams, engineers, and analysts building internal apps quickly
- Pricing
- OpnForm:Freemium
- Retool:Freemium
- Plans
- OpnForm:Free $0 · Pro $25/mo per month · Business $67/mo per month · Enterprise $220/mo per month
- Retool:Free $0 · Team $10 per builder/month · Business $50 per builder/month
- Open source
- OpnForm:Yes, 3,790 GitHub stars
- Retool:—
- Works with
- OpnForm:Slack, Discord, Telegram, Google Sheets, Zapier, Stripe, Webhooks, REST API
- Retool:PostgreSQL, Stripe, Okta, Active Directory, GitHub, Segment, Google Analytics
OpnForm features
- Drag-and-drop form designer. Create modern single-page or multi-step forms with themes, custom fonts and branding.
- Conditional logic & calculations. Add branching, computed fields, answer piping and hidden fields without code.
- Unlimited submissions. Collect unlimited responses on any plan with no per-response fees.
- Integrations & automation. Connect to Slack, Discord, Telegram, Google Sheets, Zapier, Stripe and webhooks or use the REST API.
- Collaboration & workspaces. Share forms across teams, with multi-user access, roles and permission controls on higher tiers.
- Security & compliance. Supports SSO/SAML, 2FA, audit logs, GDPR-friendly EU hosting and end-to-end encryption.
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.
OpnForm vs Retool FAQ
Is OpnForm or Retool free?+
OpnForm has a free plan; paid plans start at $25/month (Pro). Retool has a free plan and paid plans.
Is OpnForm or Retool open source?+
OpnForm is open source (opnform/opnform on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Retool.
Do OpnForm and Retool integrate with the same tools?+
Partly. Both list Stripe. OpnForm also lists Slack, Discord, Telegram, Google Sheets and 3 more; Retool also lists PostgreSQL, Okta, Active Directory, GitHub and 2 more.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.