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Retool alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Retool alternative is Appsmith (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Retool compared with 7 alternatives: Appsmith, Superblocks, UI Bakery, Softr, Zite and 2 more.
Retool has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per builder / month, billed annually (plus $5 per internal user). 6 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| RetoolThis tool | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Appsmith | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| Superblocks | Free trial · from $100/mo | Trial only | Web |
| UI Bakery | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web |
| Softr | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Zite | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web |
| Mendix | Free plan · from €918/mo | Yes | Web, Windows |
| WeWeb | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Retool starts at $10 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 7 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Softr scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Retool
Appsmith
Open-source low-code platform for internal apps
- Appsmith starts at $15 per user / month.
- Appsmith is open source, according to its own site.
- Appsmith does not cover workflow automation, AI agents and no-code, which Retool does.
Suits: Developer teams building internal tools and admin panels
Superblocks
Governed platform for AI-built internal apps and agents
- Superblocks starts at $100 per month for up to 15 builders, billed annually ($125 billed monthly).
- Superblocks has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Retool.
- Superblocks does not cover workflow automation and no-code, which Retool does.
Suits: IT and security teams that want to govern apps built with AI
UI Bakery
Low-code and AI builder for internal tools
- UI Bakery starts at $20 per developer / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly).
- UI Bakery does not cover AI agents and no-code, which Retool does.
Suits: Teams building admin panels, dashboards and approval workflows on live databases
Softr
No-code builder for client portals and internal tools, with AI
- Softr starts at $19 per month, billed yearly; $25 billed monthly (Basic).
- Softr also covers databases and forms.
- Softr does not cover AI agents, which Retool does.
Suits: Client portals and internal tools built on Airtable, Google Sheets or a CRM
Zite
AI builder for business apps, workflows and databases
- Zite starts at $20 per month, billed annually.
- Zite also covers databases and forms.
- Zite does not cover AI agents, which Retool does.
Suits: Small teams building internal tools and portals
Mendix
Enterprise low-code platform for business applications
- Mendix starts at €918 per month and up for One App (euros as displayed; billing basis not stated).
- Mendix also lists a Windows app.
- Mendix does not cover workflow automation, AI agents and no-code, which Retool does.
Suits: Enterprises building business apps across departments
WeWeb
AI and visual builder for web apps, with code export
- WeWeb starts at $20 per month, billed annually.
- WeWeb does not cover workflow automation and AI agents, which Retool does.
Suits: Teams building SaaS products, internal tools or client portals as web apps
Limits worth knowing in Retool
- Seats are split into builders and internal users, and each is billed separately.
- External users and embedded apps need Business at $50 per builder / month.
- Extra workflow runs cost $75 per 5,000 runs a month.
- SSO, SCIM and Git source control are Enterprise only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Retool?
The alternatives to Retool in this directory are Appsmith, Superblocks, UI Bakery, Softr, Zite, Mendix and WeWeb. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Retool.
Is there a free alternative to Retool?
Yes. Appsmith, UI Bakery, Softr, Zite, Mendix and WeWeb have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Retool alternatives work on Windows?
The Retool listing does not include a Windows app. Mendix lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Retool?
Appsmith is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.