Retool vs WorkflowGen comparison

Retool and WorkflowGen are both solutions in the Rapid Application Development Software category. Retool is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.1, while WorkflowGen is ranked #35. Retool holds a 1.2% mindshare in RADS, compared to WorkflowGen’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Retool users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of WorkflowGen users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 17, 2024

WorkflowGen and Retool compete in workflow automation and application development. Retool has an advantage due to its diverse features and adaptability for various business processes.

Features: WorkflowGen provides advanced workflow customization, enterprise-grade security, and efficient process automation, appealing to businesses needing tailored solutions. Retool offers an intuitive visual interface, vast integration options, and rapid prototyping capabilities, suitable for quick deployment.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: WorkflowGen’s deployment model includes robust documentation and support for complex environments. Retool uses a cloud-based deployment model focusing on easy setup, benefiting smaller teams. WorkflowGen’s customer service is detailed, while Retool is praised for responsiveness.

Pricing and ROI: WorkflowGen incurs substantial setup costs but delivers high ROI over time through tailored workflows. Retool’s flexible pricing often results in lower initial costs and quicker ROI due to its modular and scalable approach.

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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

Ranking in other categories

AI Software Development (12th)

WorkflowGen

Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software

35th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business Process Design (30th), Business Process Management (BPM) (44th), Process Automation (45th), Low-Code Development Platforms (35th)

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 WorkflowGen is 0.9%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Rapid Application Development Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Retool	1.2%
WorkflowGen	0.9%
Other	97.9%

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Yannick LE GAL

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.

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Christopher Odonoghue

SAP Solution Lead at Johnson & Johnson

Good for automatically triggering workflows, but needs to be more customizable

We use this product for many different reasons related to our business We use it a lot for creating workflows to transfer materials between plants, which is a signature part of what we do. The most valuable feature is the ability to automatically trigger the workflow. This solution needs to be…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"There are several key aspects to Retool that make it stand out. Firstly, its extensive range of components makes integration straightforward. Secondly, its support for SQL and JavaScript allows for the implementation of complex logic, which is particularly beneficial for developers like yourself with experience in .NET development."

"Retool positively impacts our organization by saving costs compared to using other data repositories, and teams prefer Retool for daily tasks that perform customizations to showcase web pages or link their data backend, making it more efficient and cost-effective than other software available in the market."

"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."

"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 provides us with the opportunity to save time and be more efficient."

"We can create the dashboards quickly."

More Retool pros

"We use it a lot for creating workflows to transfer materials between plants, which is a signature part of what we do."

Cons

"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."

"AI tools, features, and machine learning capabilities should be added as they would be helpful in the future."

"The solution lacks inbuilt customization to customize bar charts."

"Retool should add more resource integration."

"The part where we can add some custom logic or custom plugins could be better."

"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."

"Retool, being a low-code/no-code platform, could improve by allowing users, particularly non-technical users, to use it more easily."

More Retool cons

"This solution needs to be more customizable."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is very expensive. It costs for each user, for automated users, open-end users, et cetera."

"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."

"I don't know Retool's current pricing, but it cost around $12 per month earlier."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

14%

University

10%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

16%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Retailer

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	3

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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.

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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...

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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...

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Overview

Retool enables rapid construction of internal tools with minimal coding, streamlining workflows across HR, customer support, and compliance. Praised for its drag-and-drop interface, extensive component library, and SQL support, it boosts organizational efficiency by automating tasks and enhancing data management.

Retool

Immediately accelerate business process adaptability with fluid workflow automation. Use the WorkflowGen .NET workflow software's low code environment to maximize the efficiency of process designers and developers.

Automate any type of human and system-based enterprise process within a battle-tested infrastructure.

Customize and integrate your workflow apps to meet your requirements in a highly configurable environment.

Engage process participants with a full-featured workflow portal, native mobile apps, and email approvals, or through seamless integration with your own web apps.

Leverage a solution used by Fortune 500 companies for worldwide business-critical applications.

WorkflowGen

Sample Customers

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Comcast, Deloitte, Mitsui & Co Ltd, Sanofi Pasteur, Textron, XL Group. WorkflowGen accelerates business process adaptability in 70 countries for 500+ organizations and 1,000,000 users.

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