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Compare Appsmith and Retool 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free
Appsmith
Star Rating
(66)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 3 pricing plansRetool
Star Rating
(348)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Retool excels in creating enterprise-quality applications quickly, with users highlighting its ability to connect with source control and kick off CI/CD processes, making it a strong choice for teams needing rapid deployment.
- Users say that Appsmith provides a user-friendly experience, particularly for business users, with its drag-and-drop UI components and built-in JavaScript support for logic, which simplifies the process of building complex forms and dashboards.
- Reviewers mention that Retool's implementation process is notably fast, with one user stating they were able to build an audience engine in less than 24 hours, showcasing its efficiency in getting projects off the ground.
- According to verified reviews, Appsmith shines in its community-driven support and flexibility, allowing users to easily connect to various data sources like SQL and REST APIs, which enhances its usability in diverse environments.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both platforms offer free entry-level pricing, Retool has a larger volume of reviews, indicating a more established presence in the market, which can be reassuring for potential users looking for a reliable solution.
- Users report that while Appsmith has a slight edge in ease of setup and support quality, Retool's robust features for building intuitive interfaces and strong workflows make it a compelling option for teams focused on API interactions and complex application needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Appsmith
Community
Free
Cloud and self-hosted. Our open-source, community edition is free forever and contains powerful features:
- Unlimited users
- Unlimited apps
- Unlimited datasources and widgets
Retool
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
Appsmith
Free Trial is available
Retool
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
52
8.6
270
Ease of Use
9.1
58
8.6
272
Ease of Setup
9.2
47
8.4
210
Ease of Admin
8.9
31
8.6
150
Quality of Support
9.3
46
8.4
204
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
29
8.9
127
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
53
9.3
249
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Digital Workflows
8.1
8
9.1
49
8.9
9
8.9
50
8.3
9
7.4
46
Forms
9.1
9
8.3
49
8.1
9
7.4
45
7.8
9
7.3
45
Automation
8.0
9
8.9
49
8.0
9
8.8
46
8.5
9
8.6
47
7.3
8
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
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
Functionality
9.3
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Governance
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
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 - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Design
8.1
31
8.1
137
8.5
31
8.3
139
8.0
29
7.8
130
8.0
28
7.4
128
7.7
28
8.0
133
Data Control
8.4
29
8.1
130
8.9
30
8.3
135
8.5
28
8.2
129
Publishing
8.8
29
8.5
134
8.7
30
8.3
135
8.3
26
8.2
132
Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Appsmith 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
Appsmith
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
Information Technology and Services
15.4%
Computer Software
13.8%
Financial Services
7.7%
Consumer Goods
6.2%
Security and Investigations
4.6%
Other
52.3%
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%
Discussions
Appsmith has no discussions with answers
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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