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# OutSystems vs Retool Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**OutSystems** [

4.5/5(1,810)

](https://www.g2.com/products/outsystems/reviews#reviews)

**Retool** [

4.6/5(360)

](https://www.g2.com/products/retool/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**OutSystems**
Free Trial

**$0.00** · Free

**Retool**
Free Trial

**Free** · Free

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**OutSystems**
4 months

Based on 30 responses

**Retool**
1 monthFaster

Based on 11 responses

Return on Investment

**OutSystems**
15 months

Based on 21 responses

**Retool**
6 months9 months sooner

Based on 11 responses

Perceived Cost

**OutSystems**
$$$$$

**Retool**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**OutSystems**
12%

**Retool**
17%5% more

Pros & Cons

**OutSystems**
[
Ease of Use (156)
](https://www.g2.com/products/outsystems/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1142836&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Speed of Development (127)
](https://www.g2.com/products/outsystems/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1142501&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (52)
](https://www.g2.com/products/outsystems/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1142388&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Cost Issues (46)
](https://www.g2.com/products/outsystems/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1143748&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Retool**
[
Functionality (38)
](https://www.g2.com/products/retool/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1773097&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Efficiency Improvement (27)
](https://www.g2.com/products/retool/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1770039&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Features (13)
](https://www.g2.com/products/retool/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1773577&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Functionality Limitations (11)
](https://www.g2.com/products/retool/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1770634&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**OutSystems**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ae4fb3e8ed69ec823d7d67868991afe0/alfa-systems.png "Product Avatar Image")

Alfa Systems

](https://www.g2.com/products/alfa-systems/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_dd674051aa4dc7d0dfc8b7737b799e0b/aws-bedrock.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

AWS Bedrock

](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-bedrock/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b3390b4cc3d92e87d570895f7358c003/aws-lambda.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

AWS Lambda

](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-lambda/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f176b4154a751d10150daa67a57b7dc5/azure-active-directory-domain-services.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Azure Active Directory...

](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-active-directory-domain-services/reviews)[
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**Retool**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_a062b6097ef15d211bd8c1a5d606a2bb/anthropic-claude-code.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Claude Code

](https://www.g2.com/products/anthropic-claude-code/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_41f2b5eb5eb8a0a5ee3906c191ea8433/cursor.png "Product Avatar Image")

Cursor

](https://www.g2.com/products/cursor/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_4d46814b876ce7a4ff30815d8c5e836e/netcore-private-limited-email-api.png "Product Avatar Image")

Netcore Email API

](https://www.g2.com/products/netcore-private-limited-email-api/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_50975cd81d0bd763040cc7439aa83e6d/ignite-enterprise-software-solutions-inc-gemini.png "Product Avatar Image")

Gemini

](https://www.g2.com/products/ignite-enterprise-software-solutions-inc-gemini/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/retool/integrations)

Screenshots

**OutSystems**
 ![OutSystems screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1329692/Screen-Shot-2023-07-13-at-9.57.43-PM.png)

**Retool**
 ![Retool screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1790331/App-Building-Inputs.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**OutSystems**

8.9

8.9862

**Retool**

8.6

8.6279

Ease of Use

**OutSystems**

9.1

9.11,406

**Retool**

8.6

8.6281

Ease of Setup

**OutSystems**

8.7

8.71,083

**Retool**

8.5

8.5220

Ease of Admin

**OutSystems**

8.5

8.5515

**Retool**

8.6

8.6150

Quality of Support

**OutSystems**

8.5

8.5850

**Retool**

8.4

8.4213

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**OutSystems**

8.8

8.8493

**Retool**

8.9

8.9127

Product Direction (% positive)

**OutSystems**

9.2

9.2834

**Retool**

9.3

9.3256

Features

Application Development Platforms[Hide 57 FeaturesShow 57 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

578

8.0

117

Additional Functionality

Continuous Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Programming Languages Supported

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Deployment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Code Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

For No-Code Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphical User Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Low-Code Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

UI Prototyping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Source Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Software Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web App Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Custom Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Code Repository Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Game Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrated Development Environment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Debugging

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compatibility Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pre-built Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Code Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Ease of Use

9.4(won by 1.0)

510

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.4

113

File Management

8.3(won by 0.4)

392

7.9

104

Multi-Language Support

8.5(won by 1.4)

377

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.1

99

Customization

8.4(won by 0.3)

421

8.1

111

Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality

8.7(tied score)

416

8.7(tied score)

114

Help Guides

8.6(won by 0.8)

417

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.8

105

Patching & Updates

8.5(won by 0.2)

403

8.3

103

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deployment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Low-Code Development Platforms[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

873

8.3

158

Application Design

UI Code Extending

8.6(won by 0.5)

628

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

138

Programming Code Extending

8.6(won by 0.3)

635

|

Verified

8.3

140

Customized Branding

8.7(won by 0.9)

601

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.8

131

Application Templates

8.7(won by 1.3)

623

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.4

130

Configurable Workflow

8.6(won by 0.5)

630

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

138

Rules-Based Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Control

Data Migration

7.9

572

|

Verified

8.1(won by 0.2)

131

Data Synchronization

8.3(tied score)

597

|

Verified

8.3(tied score)

135

Data Security

8.6(won by 0.4)

611

|

Verified

8.2

130

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Aggregation and Publishing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Publishing

Application Deployment

9.0(won by 0.5)

662

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.5

135

Platform Compatability

8.9(won by 0.6)

620

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

135

Lifecycle Management

8.9(won by 0.7)

651

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.2

134

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deployment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrations Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Iteration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Requirements Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms

Adaptive Learning

8.4(won by 0.1)

32

8.3

6

Natural Language Interaction

8.3

35

9.3(won by 1.0)

5

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Proactive Assistance

8.1

32

9.0(won by 0.9)

5

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Additional Functionality

Custom Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI-assisted Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaborative Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphical Workflow Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Process Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web/Mobile App Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI App Builder[Hide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

32

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scalability

Scalability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Iteration Management

Iteration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backend Logic Creation

Backend Logic Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prompt Understanding

Prompt Understanding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Development

Application Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Full-Stack Output

Full-Stack Output

Not enough data

Not enough data

API Integration

API Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contextual Guidance

Contextual Guidance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable User Interface

Customizable User Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Customization

Design Customization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Out-of-the-Box Functionality

Out-of-the-Box Functionality

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generation and Interpretation - AI App Builder

Prompt Understanding

7.9(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Backend Logic Creation

8.8(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Context Awareness

8.3(won by default)

8

Not enough data

UI Generation

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Generated Application Quality - AI App Builder

Scalability

9.6(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Out-of-the-Box Functionality

8.7(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Design Customization

8.6(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Data & API Integration

9.3(won by default)

21

Not enough data

Digital Process Automation (DPA)[Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.1

51

Digital Workflows

Logic and Conditions

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

49

No-Code Or Low-Code

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

50

Document Management

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

46

Forms

Data Mapping

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

49

Templates

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

45

Mobile-Friendly Forms

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

45

Automation

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

49

Workflow Mapping

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

46

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

47

Robotic Process Automation

Not enough data

6.6(won by default)

44

Agentic AI - Digital Process Automation (DPA)

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag and Drop App Builder[Hide 43 FeaturesShow 43 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.2

81

Functionality

App complexity

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

77

App Variety

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

74

Customized Branding

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

73

Application Templates

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

71

Data Control

Data Migration

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

71

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

72

Data Security

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

69

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Drag and Drop App Builder

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

5

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

5

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

5

Additional Functionality

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphical User Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

No-Code

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Charting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrated Development Environment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agile Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Custom Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web/Mobile App Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Agent Builders[Hide 43 FeaturesShow 43 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

111

Not enough data

Customization - AI Agent Builders

Tone Customization

8.3(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Security Guardrails

9.5(won by default)

29

Not enough data

Natural Language Configuration

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

API Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality - AI Agent Builders

Omni-channel Support

9.3(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Agent Branding

7.9(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Proactive Response Capabilities

9.1(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Seamless Human Escalation

8.3(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Multimedia Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Modal Input Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders

Analytics & Reporting

9.7(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Contextual Awareness

9.2(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Data Privacy Compliance

9.3(won by default)

20

Not enough data

Integration - AI Agent Builders

Workflow Automation

9.7(won by default)

31

Not enough data

API Usage

8.7(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Platform Interoperability

9.0(won by default)

38

Not enough data

CRM Data Integration

9.1(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scalability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Personalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Webhooks

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fallback Handling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple LLM Models

Not enough data

Not enough data

Built-in AI Assistant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pre-built Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agent Design Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deep Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Model Training

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Debugging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deployment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Error Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Development Platforms[Hide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.8

17

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms

Adaptive Learning

7.2(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

7.8(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

8.5(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Artificial Intelligence[Hide 37 FeaturesShow 37 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Speech Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

For eCommerce

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Sales Teams/Organizations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chatbot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI[Hide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Code Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text to Image

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Characters and Avatars

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Personalization and Recommendation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conditional Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transformer Model

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Image & Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive and Co-Creative Systems

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Augmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Variation Autoencoder Models

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adversarial Training

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transfer Learning and Fine-tuning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Simulation and Scenario Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Creative Design

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prompt Engineering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Foundation Model

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

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OutSystems

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

23.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

39.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

36.8%

[![Retool](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/70bcfd1c4654cadf2c43c468dfffb741/retool.svg "Retool")](https://www.g2.com/products/retool/reviews)

Retool

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

55.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

38.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

6.6%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

23.4%

55.0%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

39.9%

38.5%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

36.8%

6.6%

Reviewers' Industry

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OutSystems

Information Technology and Services

16.5%

Computer Software

12.3%

Insurance

7.1%

Banking

7.1%

Consulting

5.0%

Other

51.9%

[![Retool](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/70bcfd1c4654cadf2c43c468dfffb741/retool.svg "Retool")](https://www.g2.com/products/retool/reviews)
Retool

Computer Software

20.5%

Financial Services

10.7%

Information Technology and Services

9.5%

Marketing and Advertising

4.6%

Health, Wellness and Fitness

4.0%

Other

50.6%

FAQs

## OutSystems vs Retool FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between OutSystems vs Retool?

OutSystems and Retool differ most clearly in their primary market segment and reviewer-cited strengths, with OutSystems favored for enterprise-grade speed and governance, and Retool for rapid internal tool development and integration flexibility.

| [OutSystems](https://www.g2.com/products/outsystems/reviews) | [Retool](https://www.g2.com/products/retool/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (1,802 reviews) | 4.6/5 (361 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Small-Business |
| 8.7 | 8.5 |
| 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Speed of Development (158 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (24 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of OutSystems and Retool compare?

Retool is rated as the stronger value on price and cost satisfaction, with reviewers expressing higher satisfaction than for OutSystems.

- **OutSystems:** Reviewers frequently cite high and complex pricing as a trade-off, with 75 all-time mentions of "Expensive" and 64 mentions of "Cost Issues".
- **Retool:** In recent reviews, many buyers describe Retool as offering strong value for rapid internal tool development, though some note price escalation for advanced controls.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent OutSystems reviewers mention switching due to high licensing costs, especially as app and user counts scale.

### What are the best alternatives to OutSystems and Retool?

The top three alternatives to OutSystems and Retool are Superblocks, ServiceNow App Engine, and Zoho Creator.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [OutSystems](https://www.g2.com/products/outsystems/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1,802 reviews) | Mid-Market | High and complex pricing frequently cited as a trade-off | Speed of Development (158 all-time mentions) |
| [Retool](https://www.g2.com/products/retool/reviews) | 4.6/5 (361 reviews) | Small-Business | Strong value for rapid internal tool development; price escalation for advanced controls | Ease of Use (24 all-time mentions) |
| [Superblocks](https://www.g2.com/products/superblocks/reviews) | 4.7/5 (190 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [ServiceNow App Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/servicenow-app-engine/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1,156 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Zoho Creator](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-creator/reviews) | 4.3/5 (165 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which AI Agent Builders features should I prioritize when comparing OutSystems and Retool?

Buyers should prioritize Ease of Use, Integration Capabilities, Speed of Development, Flexibility, and Pricing when comparing OutSystems and Retool.

- **Ease of Use:** OutSystems (194 all-time mentions), Retool (24 all-time mentions); OutSystems scores 9.1, Retool 8.6.
- **Integration Capabilities:** OutSystems (43 all-time mentions), Retool (10 all-time mentions); Retool reviewers highlight easy connectivity to databases and APIs.
- **Speed of Development:** OutSystems (158 all-time mentions), Retool (15 all-time mentions); OutSystems is frequently cited for rapid enterprise app delivery.
- **Flexibility:** Retool (14 all-time mentions); reviewers note strong customization and JavaScript support.
- **Pricing:** OutSystems has 75 all-time mentions of being expensive, while Retool reviewers note value but mention price escalation for advanced features.

### What are the pros and cons of OutSystems vs Retool?

OutSystems is strongest in speed of enterprise-grade development, while Retool excels in ease of use and integration flexibility.

- **OutSystems strengths:** Speed of Development (158 all-time mentions), Ease of Use (194), Fast Development (136), App Development (130), Easy Integration (52), Low Code (55), Rapid Development (48), Integration Capabilities (43).
- **OutSystems trade-offs:** Expensive (75 all-time mentions), Cost Issues (64), complex pricing, steep learning curve for advanced logic, platform lock-in, and performance slowdowns on large modules.
- **Retool strengths:** Ease of Use (24 all-time mentions), Fast Development (15), Flexibility (14), Easy Integrations (13), Features (13), Integration Capabilities (10), Customizability (8), Easy Setup (8), strong JavaScript and API support.
- **Retool trade-offs:** Reviewers note performance slowdowns in large or complex apps, limited advanced feature access on lower tiers, and some learning curve for advanced workflows.

### Is OutSystems or Retool better for small businesses?

Retool is the better fit for small businesses, as its largest reviewer segment is Small-Business and reviewers highlight ease of use and rapid setup for small teams.

- **OutSystems:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note high licensing costs and complexity as barriers for small businesses.
- **Retool:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently cite ease of use, fast onboarding, and suitability for small teams and startups.

### Which AI Agent Builders platform has better integrations?

Retool is favored for integrations, with reviewers frequently citing its broad connectivity and easy integration with databases, APIs, and Python.

- **OutSystems:** Reviewers mention easy integration with third-party databases and REST APIs, with 52 all-time mentions of "Easy Integration" and 43 for "Integration Capabilities".
- **Retool:** Reviewers highlight integration with Python (8 all-time mentions), databases, APIs, and cloud services, with 13 all-time mentions of "Easy Integrations" and 10 for "Integration Capabilities".

### How do OutSystems and Retool compare on customer support?

OutSystems and Retool are rated at near-parity on Quality of Support, with OutSystems at 8.5 and Retool at 8.4.

- **OutSystems:** Reviewers describe helpful support, strong community resources, and responsive assistance, though some note slower response times for complex issues.
- **Retool:** Reviewers cite responsive support and helpful documentation, with some noting that support is generally effective but can be slower for advanced feature requests.

### Which is easier to implement, OutSystems or Retool?

OutSystems and Retool score within 0.2 points on Ease of Setup, indicating parity in implementation experience.

- **OutSystems:** Reviewers consistently report straightforward setup, fast onboarding, and clear documentation, with an Ease of Setup score of 8.7.
- **Retool:** Reviewers highlight intuitive initial setup, rapid deployment, and ease of connecting to data sources, with an Ease of Setup score of 8.5.

### Which product has better Ease of Use?

OutSystems is rated higher for Ease of Use, with a score of 9.1 versus Retool's 8.6, and a significantly higher all-time mention count for this feature.

- **OutSystems:** Ease of Use score 9.1; 194 all-time mentions of "Ease of Use"; reviewers highlight intuitive visual development and low-code accessibility.
- **Retool:** Ease of Use score 8.6; 24 all-time mentions of "Ease of Use"; reviewers note drag-and-drop UI and rapid learning curve for building internal tools.

Alternatives

**OutSystems Alternatives**

 ![ServiceNow App Engine](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c7ed381b8103a08f610090492732a5fe/servicenow-app-engine.svg "ServiceNow App Engine")

[
ServiceNow App Engine
](/products/servicenow-app-engine/reviews)

 ![Zoho Creator](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0a84f55c85a46579b1dc756a6fee5a0b/zoho-creator.svg "Zoho Creator")

[
Zoho Creator
](/products/zoho-creator/reviews)

 ![UiPath Agentic Automation](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/52d1ee45d138a2ab66b69bb703ed76ce/uipath-agentic-automation.svg "UiPath Agentic Automation")

[
UiPath Agentic Automation
](/products/uipath-agentic-automation/reviews)

 ![Quickbase](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b9699c0fa4dd8b1e4dca9cb53b76f2b0/quickbase.svg "Quickbase")

[
Quickbase
](/products/quickbase/reviews)

**Retool Alternatives**

 ![Superblocks](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_c46705e9deb5dace00e9205954bb4fc1/superblocks.png "Superblocks")

[
Superblocks
](/products/superblocks/reviews)

 ![DronaHQ](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b2ba71c98fc23b2a688e9298807d28b3/dronahq.svg "DronaHQ")

[
DronaHQ
](/products/dronahq/reviews)

 ![Microsoft Power Apps](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2968ad6f8f915bc21607727d2308e2aa/microsoft-power-apps.svg "Microsoft Power Apps")

[
Microsoft Power Apps
](/products/microsoft-power-apps/reviews)

 ![Appian](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/bd72b36193132a308f5957cf548d1fd7/appian.svg "Appian")

[
Appian
](/products/appian/reviews)