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Retool vs Ruly
Retool focuses on internal tools with code-centric components, while Ruly is fully no-code with built-in automation.
Which to pick
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 Ruly's)
Pick Ruly if you want…
- No-code business app builder with enterprise security
- Integrations with REST API, GMail or Outlook (on Ruly's list, not Retool's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Retool:Retool lets you build, deploy, and manage internal tools that connect directly to databases, APIs, and LLMs.
- Ruly:Ruly is a no-code platform to build responsive database-driven web apps with drag-and-drop, automation and role-based security.
- Best for
- Retool:Low-code internal tool builder with governance
- Ruly:No-code business app builder with enterprise security
- Who it’s for
- Retool:Product teams, engineers, and analysts building internal apps quickly
- Ruly:Businesses and individuals needing custom internal tools, CRMs, ERPs or SaaS apps without coding.
- Pricing
- Retool:Freemium
- Ruly:Freemium
- Plans
- Retool:Free $0 · Team $10 per builder/month · Business $50 per builder/month
- Ruly:Free Trial $0 · Standard $8 per month per user
- Works with
- Retool:PostgreSQL, Stripe, Okta, Active Directory, GitHub, Segment, Google Analytics
- Ruly:REST API, GMail, Outlook, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, Zapier
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.
Ruly features
- Drag-and-drop builder. Design data models, forms, lists and custom views visually without writing code.
- Built-in rule engine. Create automation, data-quality, display and scheduled rules using a no-code interface.
- Rich UI components. Kanban, Gantt, Calendar, Timeline, Tiles, Maps and chart views for interactive apps.
- Role-based security. Configure model, row, field, hierarchy and inheritance permissions per user.
- Full REST API. Access all backend features, including CRUD and complex queries, via a secure API.
- Multi-source data. Connect to existing SQL databases or any REST API and combine data in one app.
- Audit & logging. Automatic audit trails, transaction logs and performance monitoring for compliance.
- Multi-language support. Build applications that can be translated and used in multiple languages.
Retool vs Ruly FAQ
Is Retool or Ruly free?+
Retool has a free plan and paid plans. Ruly has a free plan (Free Trial); paid plans start at $8/month per user (Standard).
Do Retool and Ruly integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Retool lists PostgreSQL, Stripe, Okta, Active Directory and 3 more; Ruly lists REST API, GMail, Outlook, OAuth 2.0 and 2 more.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.