Retool
Build internal tools on top of your data
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Retool lets you build, deploy, and manage internal tools that connect directly to databases, APIs, and LLMs.
- for
- Product teams, engineers, and analysts building internal apps quickly
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
Key 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.
Use cases
- Vendor onboarding tracker that syncs with PostgreSQL and flags missing data
- Corporate treasury dashboard aggregating financial data from Stripe
- Real-time earthquake monitoring using external APIs
- Supply-chain logistics dispatch monitor with live database updates
- Employee directory app with SSO and role-based access
Retool pricing
- Free$0Unlimited web & mobile apps · 500 workflow runs/month · 5 GB DB & file storage · Up to 5 users
- Team$10/builder/month5,000 workflow runs/month · Staging environments · App release versions · 1,000 AI credits/month
- Business$50/builder/monthAudit logging · Rich permission controls · Portals & embedded apps · 3,000 AI credits/month
Retool vs alternatives
 Retool |  ToolJet |  Appsmith |  Bubble | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Low-code internal tool builder with governance | Open-source internal tool builder | Community-driven internal tool builder | No-code web & mobile app creation |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free | Free | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — |
- Retool vs ToolJet: Open-source low-code platform focused on internal tools
- Retool vs Appsmith: Open-source platform with similar low-code UI for internal apps
- Retool vs Bubble: Visual web/mobile app builder without built-in data governance
Retool FAQ
What can I build with Retool?+
You can build internal apps and automations that connect to your own data sources, run in your infrastructure, and are governed by your security policies.
Who is allowed to build apps?+
Anyone who works closely with data and systems can use the visual builder or AI prompts to create apps.
How does Retool handle security?+
Retool includes built-in authentication, role-based access control, audit logging, and supports SSO via SAML/OpenID.
Can I import existing code?+
Yes, you can upload ZIP files or sync with GitHub to import React code and other projects.
What AI capabilities are included?+
Retool provides AI agents, up to 20 free agent hours per month, and AI credits that can be expanded with paid packs.
Summarized by DevHunt from retool.com · Oct 1, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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