Retool
Free tierBuild internal software better, with AI — fast, secure, and enterprise-ready.
Free tier available·All audiences·API available
Key strengths
AI-powered app generation (AppGen) with enterprise governance built inConnects to databases, warehouses, and APIs with no rebuild requiredSelf-hosting support for strict security and compliance requirementsEnd-to-end platform: build, launch, scale, and govern internal toolsTrusted by 10,000+ teams with documented ROI (e.g., Ramp saved $8M, DoorDash saved $6M)
Free tier + paid plans
San Francisco, USA
Founded 2017
Self-hostable
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Developer Documentation Overview
Self-Hosting
Retool can be self-hosted using Docker Compose or Helm charts on Kubernetes. Environment variables control database connections, licensing, and SSO configuration.
# Example: Spin up Retool with Docker Compose
git clone https://github.com/tryretool/retool-onpremise
cd retool-onpremise
cp .env.template .env
# Edit .env with your Postgres credentials and Retool license key
docker-compose up -d
API & Integrations
- Retool connects to databases (Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, DynamoDB), warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift), and REST/GraphQL APIs via built-in resource connectors.
- Retool Workflows can be triggered via webhook, schedule, or external API call, and support JavaScript/Python transform steps.
- Retool Database is a managed Postgres instance accessible directly within apps or via standard Postgres clients.
- AI Primitives: Embed LLM queries, vector store lookups, and agent logic into workflows using built-in components connected to OpenAI, Anthropic, and other providers.
Access Control
RBAC, SSO (SAML/OIDC), SCIM provisioning, and audit logs are available on Business and Enterprise plans, enabling fine-grained governance across all apps and automations.