Retool

Build internal tools, remarkably fast

4.7•45 reviews•

2.6K followers

Build internal tools, remarkably fast

4.7•45 reviews•

2.6K followers

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An application development platform that enables developers to combine the benefits of traditional software development with a drag-and-drop UI editor and AI to build internal tools radically faster. Deploy it anywhere, connect to any internal service, import your libraries, debug with your toolchain, and share it securely to users to ensure good and well-governed software by default.

Retool reviews

The community submitted 45 reviews to tell us what they like about Retool, what Retool can do better, and more.

4.7

Based on 45 reviews

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Retool is highly praised for its ability to rapidly build custom internal tools with minimal coding, as highlighted by the makers of Supademo. It integrates seamlessly with data sources, offering flexibility and accelerating time-to-value. The makers of daily.dev appreciate its drag-and-drop interface, which simplifies creating complex apps without reinventing the wheel. Additionally, Central (YC S24) notes its efficiency in streamlining operations. Users commend its time-saving capabilities and ease of use, though some mention minor UX inconsistencies.

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internal tools development (9)

time saving (6)

admin dashboards (4)

flexibility (3)

non-developer friendly (3)

connect to any data source (2)

drag-and-drop UI (2)

low-code (2)

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Matt Sun

used Retool to build

Mocke

(645 points)

Run our internal tool and sometimes our frontend :-)

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11d ago

Adam Cohen

used Retool to build Weave

Weave

(242 points)

Can’t imagine building Weave without Retool.

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15d ago

Sameer Sanagala

used Retool to build

NotionApps

(506 points)

We use Retool to build internal dashboards that track how folks use the builder and their apps—makes digging into data way easier for our tiny team

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4mo ago

Lakshya Singh

used Retool to build

Jupitrr AI

(718 points)

Retool’s been a game-changer for building internal tools. We’ve spun up dashboards, admin panels, and ops tools in hours—not weeks. It plugs into pretty much any data source and lets us build fast without piling on dev work.

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4mo ago

Mrinal Singh

used Retool to build Bolto

Bolto

(390 points)

Retool has enabled us to build backend platform search functionality that our entire team can use, even those who are non technical.

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6mo ago

Abhik

used Retool to build

Beatoven.ai

(980 points)

We use Retool to build our internal dashboards. It's easy and requires little to no coding expertise

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6mo ago

Nimrod Kramer

used Retool to build daily.dev Squads

daily.dev

(916 points)

At daily.dev, we use Retool to speed up our internal tooling and build admin dashboards with minimal effort. What’s great about Retool is that it gives us the flexibility to create complex, functional apps without having to reinvent the wheel every time. The drag-and-drop interface lets us quickly build UIs, but it’s still powerful enough to handle custom code when we need it.

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11mo ago

Koushik Marka

used Retool to build

Supademo

(700 points)

Retool stands out for its ability to quickly build custom internal tools without needing extensive coding knowledge. Unlike traditional development environments, Retool integrates seamlessly with data sources, enabling rapid iteration. Its drag-and-drop UI elements and pre-built components allow for flexibility, which accelerates time-to-value compared to other solutions.

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12mo ago