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Ruly vs ToolJet
ToolJet is open-source low-code for internal tools; Ruly offers a hosted SaaS with unlimited apps and user-based pricing.
RulyThe No-Code Application Development Platform
ToolJetOpen source low-code platform for internal toolsWhich to pick
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 ToolJet's)
Pick ToolJet if you want…
- AI-assisted internal tool creation
- Open-source low-code platform
- Open-source code (ToolJet/ToolJet on GitHub, AGPL-3.0 license)
- Integrations with PostgreSQL, MongoDB or ServiceNow (on ToolJet's list, not Ruly's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Ruly:Ruly is a no-code platform to build responsive database-driven web apps with drag-and-drop, automation and role-based security.
- ToolJet:ToolJet is an open-source low-code platform for building internal tools with AI, visual builder, and coding-agent support.
- Best for
- Ruly:No-code business app builder with enterprise security
- ToolJet:AI-assisted internal tool creation
- Who it’s for
- Ruly:Businesses and individuals needing custom internal tools, CRMs, ERPs or SaaS apps without coding.
- ToolJet:Product, ops, and engineering teams building internal dashboards, CRUD apps, and automation.
- Pricing
- Ruly:Freemium
- ToolJet:Freemium
- Plans
- Ruly:Free Trial $0 · Standard $8 per month per user
- ToolJet:Free $0 per builder/month · Basic $23 per builder/month · Pro $79 per builder/month · Team $199 per builder/month
- Open source
- Ruly:—
- ToolJet:Yes, 41,023 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Ruly:REST API, GMail, Outlook, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, Zapier
- ToolJet:PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ServiceNow, REST, gRPC, LDAP, SAML
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.
ToolJet features
- AI-driven app generation. Describe an app in plain language and get a production-ready draft with components and queries.
- 100+ native connectors. Connect to databases, SaaS services, REST/gRPC endpoints, or use the built-in PostgreSQL-backed ToolJet Database.
- Granular governance. RBAC, SAML/OIDC/LDAP SSO, audit logs, and environment controls for all AI-generated assets.
- Workflow automation. Node-based visual workflows, scheduled jobs, and agent nodes to automate internal processes.
- Self-hosted or cloud. Deploy on ToolJet Cloud or run the open-source edition on-premise with air-gapped options.
- Version control & CI/CD. Git sync, branching, and multi-environment promotion for dev, staging, and prod.
Ruly vs ToolJet FAQ
Is Ruly or ToolJet free?+
Ruly has a free plan (Free Trial); paid plans start at $8/month per user (Standard). ToolJet has a free plan and paid plans.
Is Ruly or ToolJet open source?+
ToolJet is open source (ToolJet/ToolJet on GitHub, AGPL-3.0 license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Ruly.
Do Ruly and ToolJet integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Ruly lists REST API, GMail, Outlook, OAuth 2.0 and 2 more; ToolJet lists PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ServiceNow, REST and 3 more.
On DevHunt
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