Alternatives to Retool

Developer platform to turn scripts into workflows and UIs

Windmill turns scripts into workflows and UIs in minutes. Write a Python function, TypeScript handler, or SQL query — Windmill auto-generates a UI, handles scheduling, webhooks, and error handling.

Open-source foundation for building internal tools

ToolJet is the open-source internal tool builder that's betting hardest on AI. Describe what you want in plain language and it generates a working first draft — admin panels, dashboards, CRUD apps.

Platform to build admin panels and internal tools

Appsmith lets you drag-and-drop admin panels and internal tools that connect to any database or API. Write JavaScript for logic, use pre-built widgets for UI, and ship in hours what would take your frontend team a week.

React framework for internal tools and admin panels

Refine is the React meta-framework for building admin panels and internal tools without drowning in boilerplate. It gives you data hooks, auth, routing, and CRUD operations — you bring the UI library (Ant Design, Material UI, or headless).

Low-code platform for building internal apps

Budibase is the low-code platform for people who hate low-code platforms. It ships with a built-in database, so you can prototype a CRUD app in minutes without connecting external data sources first.