Retool Reviews & Product Details

Easiness of use + learning curve

I was able to create a quick admin panel to edit user profiles within less than 1 hour

Also it was supereasy and intuitive to connect with my DB or APIs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lack of tutorials + Onboarding

If you are a first user you do not get to know how to use it or the differences between the product, it took me the same to understand Retool capabilities than creating the first app copying from an existing one Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

it's the most easy to use easy integration with easy of implementation tools and various resources Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

i think the ai prompting to make a workflow need some work, and it would be great if there is a prompt to build an application from zero to at least 80% on ( creat a new app) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Retool is a one stop shop for trying out an idea quickly. It’s free to get started and can scale if you find a fit. It’s exceptionally flexible and reliable. I find myself thinking up fun ways to use it just to automate personal projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It can get expensive for a big team. But for hobbiests and startups it’s excellent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The easy database integration and the quick and easy way to create forms and store data. Ease of implenetation as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I wish it was more form oriented then component creation so that I can build a workflow and add pages and databases to it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Retool is a powerful tool that stands out for its user-friendly interface and minimal need for front-end involvement, making it especially useful for projects with limited development capacity. The ability to customize themes to fit branding is a huge plus, adding a polished, on-brand feel to applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

On the downside, as a designer, there are a few areas for improvement, like reducing the number of clicks needed to reach certain goals and offering a broader selection of fonts. Despite these minor points, Retool's strengths keep it as a top choice for building internal tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My experience with Retool has been a blend of a fast learning curve and productivity. I achieved positive intermediate results, enabling the creation of highly productive features for my stakeholders even after the first day of use. It is accessible for individuals with basic knowledge of data structures and no programming skills, yet it is remarkably flexible for experienced developers to quickly generate low-code solutions using SQL and JavaScript. Intuitive functionalities seamlessly operate when experimented with, particularly when users comprehend the object/component model and data bindings. I discussed with my stakeholders the transformation of 40-hour tasks into a mere 4-hour cycle encompassing development, testing, and release.

It means a lot to me to have the opportunity to connect to standardized data sources such as Postgres or other DBMS, as it allows me to employ alternative solutions for tasks like backup, data migration, or other data governance procedures. As a multi-client team, utilizing multiple connections enables me to maintain the segregation of client data within our cloud structures or within dedicated client structures in a secure manner. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Use cases with special requirements are either not supported or are addressed through workarounds. It appears that the Retool engine prioritizes optimization, maintaining a well-balanced component dependency tree. However, this safeguard introduces a barrier that I anticipate could be overcome by incorporating custom React components into the architecture. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Retool has been a massive help for both our data and software projects. It lets us easily build internal apps, dashboards, and prototypes without needing to dive into tons of custom code, which has sped up our ability to test and launch new ideas. Whether we're working with data manipulation or creating tools to streamline workflows, Retool has been very useful.

Plus, it’s super reliable and easy to pick up, so our whole team was up and running fast with just a custom internal training.

We loved how it lets us connect to any database or API, making it flexible enough for all kinds of projects. Retool has definitely become our go-to for prototyping and building internal tools! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

An app which has write access to the database is quite powerful, but it can also lead to mistakes. One must be very careful about what users have access to the app, what information is shared, and what could go wrong with such permissions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The Customer Support has been very responsive and helpful. The functionality provides an easier interface to create useful tools while still providing lots of customization for more complicated features and workflows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I haven't run into many issues with Retool. The documentation could be a little bit better explaining some aspects of JS code. It would be nice to have the option to do more in Python since I know that better, however, that may be a more personal request rather than a widespread help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I've been using Retool for our company for a little over 1.5 years, and I think it's hands-down the best application to use when trying to build no-code or low-code tools for internal use. We've been able to bring about a large amount of tools for our various platforms, and have also had a really easy time with setting up the integrations with our platforms. The implementation process was simple and precise, and Retool has become the system that our team uses tools from daily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would like some guidance on Javascript building as we're working on low-code projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like best about Retool the ability to rapidly develop internal tools with minimal coding. A simple and intuitive drag-and-drop interface makes it very accessible. Its seamless integration with various databases and APIs enables us to pull in data effortlessly, creating customized solutions that fit our needs. Overall, Retool has significantly streamlined our development process and boosted our productivity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Although Retool allows for some customization, users may find the design options for UI elements somewhat restrictive compared to fully custom development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.