Honestly, what blew me away was the speed. I'm using it for the first time and I managed to build a functional tool in just one afternoon, something I thought would take me at least a few days. Connecting it to my database was surprisingly easy, it just worked. I love that even though it's so simple to start, I can still write my own code if I ever need to do something more specific. I can already see how much time this is going to save me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It can get a bit complex when you want to build something really custom. The basics are simple, but it can sometimes be difficult to find and connect more complicated actions, like making one button trigger several different steps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Super quick to pick up, even for new users.

Drag-and-drop interface is intuitive and responsive.

Endless possibilities for creating custom tools.

Wide variety of components available to build anything you need.

Excellent documentation and videos for guidance.

Solid error handling ensures stability when building applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Takes some time to fully get used to, but resources help bridge the gap.

While non-technical users can easily interact with completed products, creating tools independently could be challenging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Retool has completely changed the way I build apps. The drag-and-drop interface is super intuitive, making it easy to piece together complex applications without writing tons of code. I love how seamlessly it connects with all sorts of data sources and APIs—whether it's a SQL database or a REST API, Retool handles it all effortlessly. Plus, the pre-built templates save me so much time when starting new projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While I love using Retool, there are a few hiccups. The learning curve was a bit steep at first, especially when diving into more advanced features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Retool is fantastic. I was able to create a fully functional app in just a couple of days, even without much coding or web architecture experience. The interface is clear, and it’s especially great for adding AI features easily. Highly recommend if you want to move fast and build reliable tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The UI can be a bit unclear at times. It’s easy to spend several minutes clicking around to figure out how to do something simple. A bit more guidance or clearer workflows would help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Its ability to handle the complex data patterns and displaying it in very efficient manner.

It provides easy to use UI to start with creative dashboards.

Integration with Rest API, Google spreadsheets etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As it has lots of features sometime it is difficult to have the idea of all features immediately. For example i didn't knew that i can write python code in the workflow and run it using a different input feature as workflow and display it in the ui for user. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have 0 experience in development but building an app is super easy with Retool Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have zero dislikes about Retool. I have not found them yet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Retool has allowed me to both spinup prototypes as well as extremely functional internal tooling that has given me fine control of the components that I am utilising for the application

It's a great combination of off the shelf components, as well as lots of opportunities to use JavaScript to add almost limitless functionality beyond what other low-code tools are able to allow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some of the online tutorials are slightly outdated, but the need to use them is extremely infrequent Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Very fast and responsive - intuitive too. I have experience as a front-end developer but I haven't found the need to rely on those skills too much. I find it very easy to use. The preview function is good and also the releases and history mean I can roll back if I have an issue. I have been using a combination of ChatGPT & Claude to help me when I get stuck. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have found it a little bit difficuilt to view my app in a mobile viewport. Also some limitations in terms of theming. I would say maybe as a true "no code" tool it would be quite a lot more limited, if people had no idea about code then they might get stuck. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

After trying a number of low-code applications, I found that Retool was the perfect fit for functionality, flexibility, and ease of use. I am not a developer and have very little experience with wring any coding language. But, with nothing more than ChatGPT and the super helpful Retool community, I've was able to spin up a number of simple to complex tools and applications that provide deep analysis with directy BigQuery connections and automated data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The negatives I've had so far are few and far between. If I had to pick one, it would be a longer roadmap on some of the very specific features I've been waiting for like native pivot table functionaltiy. However, I 've been able to find workarounds with the help of the community. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Easy to access Rest APIs and BigQuery quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The UI is a bit bland compared to some competitors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.