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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Appian
Star Rating
(485)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about AppianRetool
Star Rating
(348)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Appian excels in its Process Management capabilities, particularly with features like Process Overview and Process Analysis, which received high ratings of 8.5 and 8.4 respectively. In contrast, Retool's ratings in these areas are lower, with a Process Overview score of 7.7, indicating that Appian may provide a more robust solution for managing complex workflows.
- Reviewers mention that Retool shines in Low-Code App Development, achieving a score of 9.0, which is higher than Appian's 8.5. This suggests that users looking for a more flexible and user-friendly low-code environment may prefer Retool for building applications quickly.
- G2 users highlight Appian's strong Automation Building features, particularly in Collaboration and Custom Automation, with scores of 8.6 and 8.3 respectively. Users on G2 note that these features facilitate teamwork and streamline automation processes effectively, while Retool's scores in these areas are slightly lower, indicating a potential gap in collaborative automation capabilities.
- Users say that Retool's API Connection feature is a standout, scoring an impressive 9.5, which is significantly higher than Appian's 8.4. This suggests that Retool may be better suited for users who require seamless integration with various APIs for their applications.
- Reviewers mention that Appian's Quality of Support is rated at 8.5, which is slightly better than Retool's 8.4. This indicates that users may find Appian's customer support to be more responsive and helpful, which can be crucial for businesses relying on timely assistance.
- Users report that both platforms offer strong Workflow Automation capabilities, with both scoring 8.8. However, Appian's additional features in Real-Time Updates (8.3) may provide an edge for users needing immediate feedback and adjustments in their workflows, while Retool's score in this area is slightly higher at 8.4, suggesting a competitive offering.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Appian
No pricing availableRetool
Free
Free
For developers and small teams
- Unlimited web and mobile apps 1GB of workflow data
- 5GB of data storage
- Connect to any API or data source
Free Trial
Appian
Free Trial is available
Retool
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
282
8.6
270
Ease of Use
8.7
339
8.6
272
Ease of Setup
8.5
281
8.4
210
Ease of Admin
8.5
229
8.6
150
Quality of Support
8.5
275
8.4
204
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
232
8.9
127
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
271
9.3
249
Features by Category
Automation Building
8.6
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
35
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
8.4
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
43
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
Bot Management & Execution
8.6
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
Intelligent Automation
8.6
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Digital Workflows
8.7
70
|
Verified
9.1
49
8.5
70
|
Verified
8.9
50
7.8
65
|
Verified
7.4
46
Forms
8.5
66
|
Verified
8.3
49
8.3
66
|
Verified
7.4
45
8.6
66
|
Verified
7.3
45
Automation
8.9
69
|
Verified
8.9
49
8.8
69
|
Verified
8.8
46
8.3
66
|
Verified
8.6
47
7.7
57
6.6
44
Agentic AI - Digital Process Automation (DPA)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Management
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
Process Analysis
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
Automation
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.6
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Process Mining
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
76
Not enough data
8.6
74
Not enough data
8.0
72
Not enough data
7.5
70
Data Control
Not enough data
8.5
70
Not enough data
8.4
72
Not enough data
8.4
69
Agentic AI - Drag and Drop App Builder
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
112
Not enough data
7.9
103
Not enough data
7.2
99
Not enough data
8.1
111
Not enough data
8.6
112
Not enough data
7.8
105
Not enough data
8.3
102
Generative AI
7.7
56
Not enough data
7.7
55
Not enough data
Process Management
8.5
158
Not enough data
8.4
156
Not enough data
8.4
157
Not enough data
7.8
124
Not enough data
8.4
137
Not enough data
8.0
121
Not enough data
8.2
122
Not enough data
Customization
7.6
155
Not enough data
8.8
166
Not enough data
8.5
156
Not enough data
8.1
154
Not enough data
8.6
168
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.4
162
Not enough data
8.4
161
Not enough data
8.5
168
Not enough data
8.7
161
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Process Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Development
8.5
130
Not enough data
Functionality - Process Orchestration
7.9
15
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
Integration & Adaptability - Process Orchestration
8.3
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
Customization - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workflow Design & Orchestration
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Integrations & Connectivity
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Automation Execution & Intelligence
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Development & Customization
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Governance & Security
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Automation Platforms (BAPs)
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Generation and Interpretation - AI App Builder
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generated Application Quality - AI App Builder
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Design
7.8
138
|
Verified
8.1
137
7.9
142
|
Verified
8.3
139
8.1
147
|
Verified
7.8
130
8.3
118
7.4
128
9.0
153
|
Verified
8.0
133
Data Control
8.2
145
|
Verified
8.1
130
8.5
146
|
Verified
8.3
135
8.8
148
|
Verified
8.2
129
Publishing
8.7
156
|
Verified
8.5
134
8.7
151
|
Verified
8.3
135
8.5
152
|
Verified
8.2
132
Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms
8.2
12
9.0
5
8.1
12
9.3
5
8.3
12
9.0
5
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Appian and Retool are categorized as Digital Process Automation (DPA) and Low-Code Development Platforms
Unique Categories
Retool is categorized as Application Development Platforms, Drag and Drop App Builder, and AI App Builder
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Appian
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Retool
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Financial Services
21.1%
Banking
10.3%
Information Technology and Services
7.0%
Computer Software
5.8%
Insurance
5.5%
Other
50.4%
Computer Software
21.0%
Financial Services
10.7%
Information Technology and Services
9.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.8%
Other
50.3%
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Discussions
What is Appian software used for?
3 Comments
JP
Digital Transformation and process automationRead more
1) How can I automate associating apps with Users and Groups? 2) How can I write multiple rows to a Data a store Entity without using a SmartObject function or widget?
1 Comment
HT
Hi Mark, the best way to get advice on your questions is to head over to our Appian Community, where your peers can share their best practices and...Read more
How can we user RPA with Appian ?
1 Comment
Official Response from Appian
Hi Mahantesh,
RPA can be used in any Appian process to automate simple, repetitive tasks or connect systems that don't use APIs. Appian has native...Read more
Except using Retool as an internal tool, any cases about using retool as a public tool?
1 Comment
TR
Depending on your use case it is quite flexible. On higher tiers supports user level access control, imbedding, and google docs integration is pretty good.Read more
How do I populate a table as I'm running a query?
1 Comment
NS
You should be able to apply the query to a table and it should populate automatically.Read more
What is Retool used for?
1 Comment
AR
Retool is used to create customized, data applications and tools for internal use within organizations. It simplifies the development process, making it...Read more
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