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Retool

by Retool · San Francisco, United States · Since 2017

Internal tool builder.

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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
Start without a card
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.5
transparency & India fit

What is Retool?

Retool is developer tools & apis from Retool, based in San Francisco, United States and has been building software since 2017. Internal tool builder.

Developer tools range from editors and API clients to testing platforms, backend-as-a-service and AI coding assistants. Several category leaders are Indian-built, including Postman, BrowserStack, Hasura and Appsmith.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams. Beyond developer tools & apis, Retool also covers no-code platforms.

What works well

  • +Developer API documented on the official site
  • +Integrations directory on the official site

What to watch out for

  • −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

Retool at a glance

Analysing Retool — pricing, features, reviews and alternatives…

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Retool features

As listed on Retool's official website.

  • Build powerful apps from anywhere
  • Retool app builder
  • Build with AI agents
  • Import React code
  • Securely connect to your production data
  • Ship safely, with governance built in
  • Production-ready from day one
  • From one great app to operational excellence
  • More teams building, no new risk

What customers say about Retool

Testimonials published on Retool's own website, selected by the vendor. These are not independent reviews.

“When we rolled out our Retool lead management app, we were able to incorporate user feedback at rocketship speed.” Source
“Retool helped us…by making tools a quick and painless part of any project, saving us countless hours of operator and engineering time.” Source
“The biggest limitation is your imagination. I still feel like I’m only using 20% of what Retool is capable of.” Source

Retool pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Retool charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on retool.com.

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Specifications

Category
Developer tools & APIs, No-code platforms
Vendor
Retool
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Founded
2017
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Retool — frequently asked questions

Where is the Retool login page?+

Retool's login is at https://login.retool.com/auth/login?source=navbarcta, linked from its official website.

How do I sign up for Retool?+

New accounts are created at https://login.retool.com/auth/signup?source=navbarcta on Retool's official site.

How much does Retool cost?+

Retool publishes its plans at https://retool.com/pricing. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.

What is Retool?+

Retool is developer tools & apis by Retool. Internal tool builder.

How much does Retool cost?+

Retool has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Retool offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Retool offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Retool made in India?+

No. Retool is developed by Retool in San Francisco, United States.

Who is Retool best suited for?+

Retool suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for developer tools & apis with no-code platforms.

What are the best alternatives to Retool?+

Popular alternatives in developer tools & apis include BrowserStack, DronaHQ, TestMu AI. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Retool deployed?+

Retool is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About Retool

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Retool · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2017 · 1 product in our catalogue

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