Retool Reviews

We are using Retool to create multiple reporting dashboards and implementing low-code workflows to communicate with our RESTful APIs and multiple databases.

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. I can also do the ETL of the data, trigger events, execute specific scripts, or even generate emails or notifications via that workflow.

The part where we can add some custom logic or custom plugins could be better. Some options are very limited, and we have to do something using code over there.

I have been using Retool for two years.

We haven’t faced any issue with the solution’s stability.

A team of 30 users is using the solution in our organization.

I rate the solution’s scalability an eight out of ten.

We previously created custom applications using many coding technologies. Other than Retool, we have used Xano and Bubble for low-code technologies.

Our company is a customer of Retool, but we develop the internal tools for our company. At some point, we faced issues communicating with some APIs because of some limitations in the plugin when generating the emails for Firebase. We cannot directly communicate with the Firebase features. So, I had to do some coding in the plugin to overcome that.

We recently implemented Retool with our AI product, which was pretty good. I would recommend Retool to other users because it is a good tool if you know how to use it. Someone with basic programming or application development knowledge can use the solution. You must be clear about what you want to implement, what the use case is, and what the requirements are.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

I employ Retool primarily to build admin panels that effectively manage office and backend project staff. These panels facilitate the management of various organizational functions and streamline user interactions with upstream processes. Retool is deployed in a cloud-based environment, enhancing its accessibility and integration capabilities.

Retool has notably streamlined the creation and management of admin panels in my organization, reducing the need for extensive coding and expediting deployment processes. This efficiency has led to a faster turnaround in managing backend operations, proving highly beneficial for organizational productivity.

Retool's most valuable features are its drag-and-drop components and the ability to customize them extensively. These features allow for quick setup and easy modifications, which are essential for tailoring applications to specific organizational needs without extensive coding knowledge.

One area for improvement in Retool is expanding its library support to include a broader range of third-party JavaScript libraries. This would enhance the tool's versatility and allow more complex functionalities to integrate seamlessly into the admin panels.

Retool should include enhanced graphical customization tools in its next release, particularly for creating more dynamic visual representations within the admin panels.

I have been using Retool for approximately two and a half years.

Retool is stable and doesn't currently suffer from significant bugs or issues.

Retool has proven to be a scalable solution, consistently supporting the growing needs of my organization without any significant issues.

I have had minimal need to contact the support team, and the available online resources have been sufficient to resolve any queries.

The initial setup of Retool was straightforward with ample documentation available, facilitating an easy adoption process. 

Retool had an in-house deployment.

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.

Before adopting Retool, I considered other options like Appsmith but chose Retool for its superior user interface and integration capabilities. 

On the AI side, they have an enterprise feature through which, while working on DB, if you want to send a query, like wanting to set users, which is greater than fifty, but you are unsure if that is secure, so AI helps in sending an actual query. Retool helps get the exact query, and it gets added when pasting the same around the query. This, in a way, means AI can be used for that if you do not have answers to complex queries. 

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten. 

I created a CRM tool using Retool.

The most valuable feature of the solution is connectivity with APIs and other databases.

The solution lacks inbuilt customization to customize bar charts. The solution should add two or three more types of components and allow the usage of Python or other languages instead of Java script. The solution lacks inbuilt customization.

I have been using Retool for seven to eight months.

I have never faced any bugs or lags with the solution.

I am the only one working with the solution as a developer in our organization.

I have previously used a different solution called Appsmith.

The solution's initial setup is super easy. Retool has good documentation, and connectivity with other applications is very easy.

The solution's deployment time depends on the utility. In my case, it took almost four months. Retool takes two to three hours to deploy for a simple project. It is very easy; you just have to drag and drop.

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

For my use case, the solution helps me to create multiple charts and tables for data. The solution is deployed on the cloud in our organization. I would recommend the solution to other users.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.