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Retool vs Unqork comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Retool
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
15th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
AI Software Development (12th)
Unqork
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
13th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of Retool is 1.2%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Unqork is 1.7%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Rapid Application Development Software Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Unqork1.7%
Retool1.2%
Other97.1%
Rapid Application Development Software
 

Featured Reviews

YL
IT consultant for healthcare sector at Freelancer
Has provided a quick way to build mobile apps and could improve usability for non-technical users
The best features Retool offers include the ability to quickly create a mobile app and use this mobile app in a native mobile app for Android. I found the process of creating and deploying those mobile apps for Android with Retool to be smooth as the documentation is very good, and I found answers and examples to create a mobile app. I can access a debug mode in the mobile app which was really convenient to make tests and find what can be improved, where I have a problem, and how to correct it. Retool positively impacted my organization as the proof of concept we built gave us a way to convince power users and key users before developing the real software. It was a way to maintain the launch date of the project, which helped speed up the project timeline and save resources.
reviewer2714040 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Comprehensive features in one platform improve project management
There are numerous areas for improvement in Unqork. For example, while they are replacing view grid with Vega grid, the Vega grid lacks certain features available in the view grid. In the view grid, we can have buttons against each row and events against each row event, which is not available in Vega grid.Case management functionality is not currently available. Regarding versioning, while it is available to the market, it is not optimal. If versioning is deployed on any application, rolling back is not possible. When multiple people work on the same module in different versions or branches, merging can overwrite changes. The merging technology needs improvement in Unqork. Connecting to the database is straightforward, but querying MongoDB and getting results requires additional effort. Case management is still unavailable to the general market. We attempted to implement it but had to step back as it did not meet all business functionalities. The Vega versioning also presents development challenges despite business interest.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The stability is okay."
"Retool positively impacted my organization as the proof of concept we built gave us a way to convince power users and key users before developing the real software."
"Retool provides us with the opportunity to save time and be more efficient."
"Retool's most valuable features are its drag-and-drop components and the ability to customize them extensively."
"The most valuable feature of Retool is the workflow because I can integrate multiple features, such as RESTful API, JavaScript API, or different databases on the same dashboard."
"Retool positively impacted my organization as the proof of concept we built gave us a way to convince power users and key users before developing the real software."
"Retool can be used with many applications as it is language independent; anyone can use it easily and create various visualizations regardless of their programming knowledge—this is the main reason I recommend it."
"Retool provides built-in features with all processing happening within the platform, which is a significant advantage."
"The feature of being able to stand a UI with minimal effort and a very quick turnaround is valuable."
"I would recommend Unqork because of its time-saving capabilities and ease of use."
"Unqork is a low-code, no-code platform that is easy to use compared to traditional development."
"The platform is a no-code environment, making it easy to create applications by dragging and dropping components."
"Unqork has helped reduce the time complexity and development time significantly."
"The ease of use, especially in building form-type applications and workflows, is excellent."
"I rate Unqork's technical support as nine."
"Unqork UI behaves consistently across devices and seamlessly adapts to various form factors."
 

Cons

"There are restrictions on the front-end side."
"In the mobile app development, you have to use JavaScript to interact with components, and for non-technical users, it's already too technical, so Retool has to add some integrated solutions."
"The part where we can add some custom logic or custom plugins could be better."
"One area for improvement in Retool is expanding its library support to include a broader range of third-party JavaScript libraries."
"The UI of Retool could be improved, as I am not fond of the current design, and there should be a platform for learning how to use Retool efficiently, especially since our software team customizes it for their needs, leaving the operational team with limited knowledge on how to customize it."
"The components are changed frequently, which is very irritating."
"In the mobile app development, you have to use JavaScript to interact with components, and for non-technical users, it's already too technical, so Retool has to add some integrated solutions."
"AI tools, features, and machine learning capabilities should be added as they would be helpful in the future."
"When multiple people work on the same module in different versions or branches, merging can overwrite changes. The merging technology needs improvement in Unqork."
"The area that needs improvement in Unqork is its performance."
"Unqork needs improvement in mobile application support, as competitors offer this feature."
"Without proper guidance, one might create a clunky and difficult-to-use system from a developer's perspective."
"Unqork is pretty expensive compared to other tools like UiPath. The certification costs around $2000, which is ten times the price of UiPath."
"Unqork could benefit from allowing more flexibility in creating projects and extending them to other languages like JavaScript, Angular, or React."
"Utilizing Unqork's system for global libraries could enhance efficiency. Currently, developers create separate libraries, which complicates understanding and use."
"The addition of Azure and Google Cloud alongside AWS would allow our deployment options to better align with enterprise strategic cloud choices outside just Amazon."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is very expensive. It costs for each user, for automated users, open-end users, et cetera."
"I don't know Retool's current pricing, but it cost around $12 per month earlier."
"The tool is a little bit expensive."
"For new users, evaluate the scale of their administrative needs as Retool provides excellent free services for smaller setups, but larger deployments might require transitioning to a paid plan."
"For me, I'm in India right now, and we have Retool's subscription for one team member for $10 per month."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
14%
University
10%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
38%
Insurance Company
9%
Computer Software Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise3
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business1
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise17
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Retool?
The pricing, setup cost, and licensing experience were good as the free plan was enough for us.
What needs improvement with Retool?
Retool, being a low-code/no-code platform, could improve by allowing users, particularly non-technical users, to use it more easily. In the mobile app development, you have to use JavaScript to int...
What is your primary use case for Retool?
My main use case for Retool involves an inventory app project. I built a mobile app to make an inventory of chemistry products. Retool helped me with that project as it was a good way to show a qui...
What do you like most about Unqork?
Unqork UI behaves consistently across devices and seamlessly adapts to various form factors.
What needs improvement with Unqork?
The areas of Unqork that need improvement include the UI, as data-driven applications in banks require displaying data effectively on forms and dashboards. When working with JPMorgan, the data stru...
What is your primary use case for Unqork?
I mostly work with Unqork to develop internal applications, and right now, I'm working with JPMorgan in a department called Asset Wealth Management. We try to automate processes that were previousl...
 

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