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Audience

Data teams, engineers, and operations teams at startups and enterprises looking to rapidly build secure, AI-powered internal tools that integrate with their existing systems

About Retool

Securely deploy vibe-coded apps in one governed platform. Build in Retool, import from tools like Claude Code, Replit, or Lovable, or connect via MCP. However your team builds, every app ships safely, with governance built in.

People across your organization are already vibe-coding internal tools with no SSO, no RBAC, no audit logs, and no connection to your existing data controls. Retool is where secure vibe coding happens by default. Build from scratch, import an app from another AI builder, or connect an agent via MCP — governance lives in the platform, not in each individual app.

Pricing

Starting Price:
$10 per user per month
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
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Integrations

API:
Yes, Retool offers API access
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Ratings/Reviews - 1 User Review

Overall
5.0 / 5
ease
5.0 / 5
features
5.0 / 5
design
5.0 / 5
support
5.0 / 5
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Company Information

Retool
Founded: 2017
United States
retool.com

Videos and Screen Captures

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Product Details

Platforms Supported
Cloud
On-Premises
Training
Documentation
Live Online
Webinars
In Person
Support
Phone Support
Online

Retool Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Retool work with?
Retool works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Retool support in their product?
Retool supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Retool offer?
Retool offers support via phone support and online.
Q: What other applications or services does Retool integrate with?
Retool integrates with: AccessOwl, Active Directory, Adaptive, AI Agent Builder, Amazon Athena, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Redshift, Amazon S3, Anthropic, Apache Cassandra, Apache CouchDB, Google Cloud BigQuery, Claude Code, Close, Cursor, Docker, Elasticsearch, Firebase, Git, Gemini, Google Sheets, GraphQL, Vertica, Indent, and journy.io and more.
Q: Does Retool have an API?
Yes, Retool has an API.
Q: What type of training does Retool provide?
Retool provides training in the form of documentation, live online, webinars, and in person.
Q: Does Retool offer a free trial?
Yes, Retool offers a free trial.
Q: How much does Retool cost?
Pricing for Retool starts at $10 per user per month.

Retool Product Features

AI Agent Builders

AI Agents

AI App Generators

AI Automation

AI Code Generators

AI Coding Agents

AI Coding Assistants

AI Development

AI IDEs

AI Mobile App Builders

Agentic AI

App Design

Change Management Supported
Collaboration Supported
Design Templates Supported
Drag & Drop Supported
Feature Library Supported
Prototyping Supported
Testing Management Supported
Visual Interface Supported

App Makers

Collaboration Tools Not Supported
Compatibility Testing Not Supported
Deployment Management Not Supported
Drag & Drop Not Supported
Forms Creation Not Supported
Iteration Management Not Supported
No-Code Not Supported
Pre-Built Templates Not Supported
Visual Modeling Not Supported
Workflow Management Not Supported
For eCommerce Not Supported
Mobile Apps Not Supported
Web Apps Not Supported

Application Development

Software Development Not Supported
Debugging Not Supported
Testing Management Not Supported
Code Assistance Not Supported
Graphical User Interface Not Supported
Version Control Not Supported
Web App Development Not Supported
Mobile Development Not Supported
Data Modeling Not Supported
Deployment Management Not Supported
Collaboration Tools Not Supported
Access Controls/Permissions Not Supported
Source Control Not Supported
Reporting/Analytics Not Supported
Code Refactoring Not Supported
Compatibility Testing Not Supported
No-Code Not Supported

Database

Monitoring Not Supported
Creation / Development Not Supported
Data Migration Not Supported
Data Search Not Supported
Data Replication Not Supported
Performance Analysis Not Supported
Virtualization Not Supported
Queries Not Supported
Relational Interface Not Supported
Backup and Recovery Not Supported
Database Conversion Not Supported
Mobile Access Not Supported
NOSQL Not Supported
Data Security Not Supported

Database Clients

Drag and Drop App Builders

IDE

Code Completion Not Supported
Compiler Not Supported
Cross Platform Support Not Supported
Debugger Not Supported
Drag and Drop UI Not Supported
Integrations and Plugins Not Supported
Multi Language Support Not Supported
Project Management Not Supported
Text Editor / Code Editor Not Supported

Low-Code Development

Business Process Automation Supported
Collaborative Development Supported
Data Aggregation and Publishing Supported
Deployment Management Supported
Drag & Drop Supported
Integrations Management Supported
Iteration Management Supported
Performance Monitoring Supported
Requirements Management Supported
Templates Supported
Visual Modeling Supported
Web / Mobile App Development Supported
Workflow Management Supported
AI-Assisted Development Not Supported

Mobile App Development

Drag and Drop Editor Not Supported
Visual Editor Not Supported
Integration Options Not Supported
For Enterprise Apps Not Supported
Multiple Apps from Same Base Not Supported
Access Controls / Permissions Not Supported
Collaboration Tools Not Supported
Debugging Not Supported
No-Code Not Supported
Reporting / Analytics Not Supported
Source Control Not Supported
Compatibility Testing Not Supported
Data Modeling Not Supported
Mobile App Security Not Supported
For Consumer Apps Not Supported
Any App Development Language Not Supported
No Dependencies Not Supported
Single Sign-On (SSO) Not Supported
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Not Supported
FaceID and TouchID Not Supported
Enterprise Mobility (EMM/MAM) Not Supported

MongoDB GUI Clients

No-Code Development

Business Process Automation Supported
Collaborative Development Supported
Data Aggregation and Publishing Supported
Deployment Management Supported
Drag & Drop Supported
Integrations Management Supported
Iteration Management Supported
Performance Monitoring Supported
Requirements Management Supported
Templates Supported
Visual Modeling Supported
Web / Mobile App Development Supported
Workflow Management Supported
AI-Assisted Development Not Supported

PostgreSQL GUI Clients

Rapid Application Development (RAD)

Vibe Coding

Web App Development

Workflow Management

Approval Process Control Not Supported
Forms Management Not Supported
Document Management Not Supported
Configurable Workflow Not Supported
Customizable Dashboard Not Supported
Graphical Workflow Editor Not Supported
Calendar Management Not Supported
Access Controls/Permissions Not Supported
Workflow Configuration Not Supported
Task Management Not Supported
Mobile Access Not Supported
Business Process Automation Not Supported
Compliance Tracking Not Supported
Third Party Integrations Not Supported
No-Code Not Supported

Retool Verified User Reviews

Write a Review
  • A Retool User
    CTO
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User, Administrator, Deployment
    Company Size: 26 - 99
    Design
    5 out of 5 stars
    Ease
    5 out of 5 stars
    Features
    5 out of 5 stars
    Pricing
    5 out of 5 stars
    Support
    5 out of 5 stars
    Probability You Would Recommend? 10 out of 10
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "A Great NO/LOW Code product"

    5 out of 5 stars Posted 2023-05-01

    Pros: For our internal workflows and tooling, we now use retool for everything. It is super easy and quick to get our critical operations workflows built. Excellent support from their team too!

    Cons: There are really no cons for what we need. One item we would like to see more fully featured is the ability to share to external users.

    Overall: They update their product regularly with new features. I think every company should consider this to replace any manual processes like spreadsheets.

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