About Retool
Retool is the leading platform for building internal tools and admin panels. It provides a drag-and-drop builder with 100+ pre-built UI components, direct database connections, API integrations, and the ability to write custom JavaScript — used by companies like Amazon, DoorDash, and NBC.
Key Features
- 100+ pre-built UI components
- Direct database connections (SQL, MongoDB, etc.)
- REST and GraphQL API integration
- Custom JavaScript support
- Role-based access control
- Workflows (backend automation)
- Mobile app builder
- Self-hostable (enterprise)
Pros
- Fastest way to build internal tools and admin panels
- Direct database queries — no API middleware needed
- Very flexible with JavaScript support
- Strong enterprise features and self-hosting
Cons
- Not for customer-facing applications
- Pricing per user can be expensive for large teams
- Learning curve for complex workflows
Integrations
PostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBREST APIsGraphQLGoogle Sheets
Best Use Cases
- Admin panels and dashboards
- Internal CRUD tools
- Customer support tools
- Data management interfaces
Quick Info
- Website
- retool.com
- Founded
- 2017
- Company
- 200-500
- Pricing
- freemium
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