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    Retool

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    4.7
    Astronaut's Rating
    No-Code/Low-Code
    Freemium

    The Astronaut's Review

    Expert analysis by The Software Astronaut

    Astronaut's Score

    4.7
    4.7
    out of 5.0

    The Verdict

    The low-code platform for building internal tools rapidly.

    Our Take

    Retool enables building internal tools by connecting to databases and APIs with drag-and-drop interface. Accelerates internal tool development significantly.

    Where It Fits

    • Internal tool development
    • Database admin interfaces
    • Rapid prototyping
    • Teams with databases

    Where It Falls Short

    • Customer-facing apps
    • Simple needs
    • Those without databases

    Rating Breakdown

    Ease of Use
    4.6
    Features
    4.5
    Value for Money
    4.2
    Customer Support
    4.4

    In-Depth Analysis

    Overview

    Retool is a low-code platform for building internal tools by connecting to databases and APIs with pre-built components.

    Ease of Use

    Retool requires some technical understanding. The drag-and-drop is intuitive. SQL knowledge helps.

    Key Strengths

    • Rapid internal tool building
    • Database connections
    • Pre-built components
    • Custom JavaScript
    • Self-hosted option
    • Many integrations

    Limitations to Consider

    • Not for customer-facing
    • Learning curve
    • Pricing per user
    • Self-hosting complex

    Pricing Analysis

    Free for 5 users. Team at $10/user/month. Business at $50/user/month. Enterprise custom.

    Final Thoughts

    Retool is excellent for internal tools. Customer-facing apps need custom development. The speed of building is compelling.

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    About Retool

    Low-code internal tools builder

    4.7
    Astronaut Rating
    94%
    Astronaut Recommends
    5
    Key Features

    Key Features

    Drag-and-Drop UI
    Database Connections
    API Integration
    Custom JS
    Access Control

    Feature Availability

    FeatureRetool
    Cloud-Based
    Accessible from any device with internet
    Mobile App
    Native mobile applications available
    Partial
    API Access
    Programmatic access for integrations
    Partial
    Free Trial
    Try before you buy
    Free Tier
    Permanently free plan available
    24/7 Support
    Round-the-clock customer assistance
    Partial
    SSO/SAML
    Enterprise single sign-on
    Partial
    Data Export
    Export your data anytime
    Integrations
    Connect with other tools
    Custom Branding
    White-label capabilities
    Partial
    Available
    Not Available
    Partial
    Limited / Add-on

    Pricing Overview

    Free tier, Team from $10/user/month

    freemium
    Free tier available

    Integration & API

    API Supported
    Yes
    API Auth Methods
    API Key
    API Protocols
    REST
    Native Integrations
    PostgreSQL
    MySQL
    MongoDB
    Snowflake
    REST APIs
    Marketplace
    No
    Zapier
    Yes

    Security & Compliance

    Certifications
    SOC 2
    HIPAA
    Encryption
    AES-256
    TLS 1.2
    Compliance
    GDPR
    HIPAA
    Uptime SLA
    99.9%

    Customization

    Custom Objects
    Yes
    Custom Fields
    Yes
    Custom Workflows
    Yes
    Custom Reports
    Yes
    Custom Branding
    Yes
    Coding Capability
    Yes

    Mobile

    Mobile App
    Yes
    Platforms
    iOS
    Android
    Mobile Pricing
    Included

    Delivery & Infrastructure

    Deployment Type
    Public Cloud
    Browsers
    Chrome
    Firefox
    Safari
    Edge
    Data Centers
    USA
    EU
    Languages
    English

    Pricing & Licensing

    Contract Duration
    Monthly
    Annual
    License Mix
    Yes
    Trial Days
    Not specified
    Currency
    USD

    Support

    Channels
    Email
    Chat
    Help Center
    Hours
    Business Hours
    Dedicated Manager
    Yes
    Training
    Yes

    Get Started

    Pricing

    Free tier, Team from $10/user/month

    Vendor

    Retool Inc.

    Category

    No-Code/Low-Code

    Status

    Listed Software

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