G2

RANJANA J.

Software Engineer

Computer Software

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/31/2026

"Fast, User-Friendly Way to Build Internal Tools with Retool"

4/5

What do you like best about Retool?

What I like most about Retool is that I can start on the free plan and learn the basics without much hassle. As a software developer, I find it straightforward to connect databases and APIs, then build admin panels or dashboards using the drag-and-drop components. The platform feels fast, and the UI is clean and user-friendly, so I don’t have to spend a lot of time figuring things out. Overall, it helps me build internal tools much more quickly and saves me the effort of writing everything from scratch. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Retool?

One drawback of Retool is that the free plan comes with certain limitations, so it may not be sufficient as a project grows or as additional features become necessary. Also, although the drag-and-drop editor is convenient, creating more complex workflows can sometimes require custom JavaScript, which adds extra development effort. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Retool solving and how is that benefiting you?

Retool makes my work as a developer much easier because I don’t have to build every admin panel or dashboard from scratch. I can connect it directly to our databases and APIs, then quickly put together tools that help manage data and take care of day-to-day tasks. It saves me a lot of coding time and lets me deliver things faster, especially when the team just needs a straightforward internal tool without having to wait for a full development cycle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.