Compare Forest Admin and Retool

At a Glance
Forest Admin
Forest Admin
Star Rating
(58)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Retool
Retool
Star Rating
(351)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Forest Admin excels in quick implementation, with users highlighting its ability to connect to databases like Postgres in mere minutes, resulting in a fully functional admin panel without extensive setup.
  • Users say that Retool stands out for its speed in building applications, with one reviewer noting they could create an audience engine in less than 24 hours, showcasing its efficiency in rapid development.
  • According to verified reviews, Forest Admin is praised for its customization capabilities, allowing teams to manage data and workflows without needing constant engineering support, which simplifies internal processes significantly.
  • Reviewers mention that Retool offers robust integration features, such as connecting with source control and CI/CD pipelines, which enhances its utility for teams looking to streamline their development workflows.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Forest Admin provides a high level of support quality, with users appreciating the responsive assistance that helps them configure the tool to meet their specific needs effectively.
  • Users express that while both tools have similar star ratings, Retool's larger user base and recent activity suggest a more active community, which can be beneficial for users seeking shared experiences and solutions to common challenges.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Forest Admin
No pricing available
Retool
Free
Free
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Free Trial
Forest Admin
No trial information available
Retool
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
55
8.6
273
Ease of Use
8.8
57
8.6
275
Ease of Setup
8.9
29
8.5
213
Ease of Admin
8.8
24
8.6
150
Quality of Support
9.1
39
8.4
207
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
21
8.9
127
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
54
9.3
252
Features by Category
Customer Data Platform (CDP)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
7.4
27
Not enough data
Data Sourcing
7.8
27
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
6.9
25
Not enough data
7.5
24
Not enough data
Intelligence
7.1
23
Not enough data
7.0
22
Not enough data
7.0
22
Not enough data
Digital Process Automation (DPA)Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
Not enough data
8.1
51
Digital Workflows
Not enough data
9.1
49
Not enough data
8.9
50
Not enough data
7.4
46
Forms
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
7.4
45
Not enough data
7.3
45
Automation
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
8.8
46
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
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
Drag and Drop App BuilderHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.2
78
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
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.0
114
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
Not enough data
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
Low-Code Development PlatformsHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
8.3
152
Application Design
Not enough data
8.1
137
Not enough data
8.3
139
Not enough data
7.8
130
Not enough data
7.4
128
Not enough data
8.0
135
Data Control
Not enough data
8.1
130
Not enough data
8.3
135
Not enough data
8.2
129
Publishing
Not enough data
8.5
135
Not enough data
8.3
135
Not enough data
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
No-Code Development PlatformsHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
User Interface Design
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 Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Publishing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - No-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Forest Admin
Forest Admin
Retool
Retool
Forest Admin and Retool are categorized as Digital Process Automation (DPA) and Drag and Drop App Builder
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Forest Admin
Forest Admin
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.4%
Retool
Retool
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
54.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Forest Admin
Forest Admin
Computer Software
20.7%
Financial Services
15.5%
Information Technology and Services
13.8%
Automotive
5.2%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.2%
Other
39.7%
Retool
Retool
Computer Software
20.8%
Financial Services
10.6%
Information Technology and Services
9.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Retail
4.1%
Other
50.4%
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Discussions
Forest Admin
Forest Admin Discussions
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Forest Admin has no discussions with answers
Retool
Retool Discussions
Except using Retool as an internal tool, any cases about using retool as a public tool?
1 Comment
Tye R.
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
Nick S.
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
Andrea Maie R.
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