AppGen
ExternalRetool is a powerful low-code platform that lets developers build custom internal apps, AI agents, dashboards, and workflows rapidly using drag-and-drop interfaces and natural language prompts via AppGen. It offers seamless integrations with leading LLMs, databases like PostgreSQL and BigQuery, and APIs such as Salesforce and Stripe, while providing full customization through SQL and JavaScript. Trusted by over 10,000 companies including Amazon and DoorDash, Retool accelerates development for technical teams needing secure, scalable tools without reinventing the wheel.
Description
Retool is a powerful low-code platform that lets developers build custom internal apps, AI agents, dashboards, and workflows rapidly using drag-and-drop interfaces and natural language prompts via AppGen. It offers seamless integrations with leading LLMs, databases like PostgreSQL and BigQuery, and APIs such as Salesforce and Stripe, while providing full customization through SQL and JavaScript. Trusted by over 10,000 companies including Amazon and DoorDash, Retool accelerates development for technical teams needing secure, scalable tools without reinventing the wheel.
Key capabilities
- Generate apps, agents, and workflows from natural language prompts with AppGen
- Drag-and-drop canvas with full SQL and JavaScript customization
- Integrate with LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini), databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, BigQuery), and APIs (Salesforce, Stripe)
Core use cases
- 1.Internal tools and data dashboards
- 2.AI and LLM-powered applications
- 3.HR and operations workflows
- 4.Support and monitoring tooling
Is AppGen Right for You?
Best for
- Teams building internal tools and dashboards for fast prototyping and data integrations
- Organizations with technical teams for workflows and custom automation
- Enterprises with DevOps resources for self-hosting and security
Not ideal for
- Small budget startups or solo developers due to high pricing
- Public-facing high-scale SaaS with many external users due to costs and branding
- Teams needing pixel-perfect UIs or maximum customization due to limitations
- Non-technical teams facing a learning curve
Standout features
- Schema-aware UI generation and editable logic
- Version control, CI/CD, staging/prod environments
- Granular security and permissions
- Enterprise deployment options including self-hosting
Pricing
Team
Free
Enterprise
Business
Reviews
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User Feedback Highlights
Most Praised
- Rapid development speed with drag-and-drop and templates
- Extensive library of integrations reduces setup time
- Balances low-code ease with custom JS/SQL control
- Intuitive interface with quick learning curve
- Regular feature updates including AI capabilities
Common Complaints
- High and inflexible pricing, especially for external users
- Limited deep customization and no code export
- Slow and unresponsive customer support
- Performance issues in complex apps and UI sluggishness
- Cloud version not HIPAA compliant; self-hosting complex