Retool
Free tierBuild internal software better, with AI — fast, secure, and enterprise-ready.
Free tier available·All audiences·API available
Key strengths
Enterprise-grade security and governance built inAI-powered app generationSelf-hosting and air-gapped deployment optionsConnects directly to production data sourcesSupports MCP server and CLI for agent-based app buildingAudit logging, access controls, and SSO on higher tiers
Free tier + paid plans · from $10 USD/mo
San Francisco, USA
Founded 2017
Self-hostable
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Retool — Technical Overview
Retool is a freemium internal tooling platform that enables developers and engineering teams to build production-grade internal applications with AI assistance. Key architectural highlights include:
- AI-powered app generation via a built-in AI layer that accelerates scaffolding and component wiring
- MCP server and CLI support for agent-based and programmatic app building workflows
- Direct connections to production data sources, enabling real-time queries without intermediate ETL layers
- Self-hosting and air-gapped deployment options for teams with strict data residency or compliance requirements
- REST API available for programmatic control and integration into existing developer workflows
- Integrations with GitHub, Lovable, and Replit for source control and collaborative development
- Enterprise-grade access controls: audit logging, SSO, and role-based permissions on higher tiers
Pricing (billed annually):
| Plan | Builder | Internal User |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo (up to 5 users, 250 AI credits/mo) | — |
| Team | $10/mo | $5/mo |
| Business | $50/mo | $15/mo |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
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