Retool

Recommended

Build internal tools fast. Connect to any database or API, drag-and-drop UI components.

178 reviews

Free tierHas API

In a nutshell

Retool is the best platform for internal tools. If your team builds admin panels, CRUD apps, or operational dashboards, Retool saves weeks of development per tool. The free tier for 5 users lets you validate before committing. For anything customer-facing, use a different tool.

What's great

Dramatically faster than building internal tools from scratch
Connects to any database or API natively
Free tier for 5 users is enough for small teams

Watch out for

Not for customer-facing applications
Requires some technical knowledge (SQL/JavaScript)
Per-user pricing gets expensive for large teams

Best for

Engineering teams building internal admin panels, dashboards, and operational tools.

Not ideal for

Customer-facing applications or teams without databases/APIs to connect to.

Pricing

Free

Up to 5 users, basic features

Starter

$10/user/mo (Team)

Pro

$50/user/mo (Business)

Enterprise

Custom pricing

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