Retool vs Appsmith

Is Appsmith a good alternative to Retool? Here’s what you need to know.

Appsmith

Free

Open-source low-code platform for building internal tools.

Appsmith is an open-source framework to build internal tools, admin panels, and dashboards. Drag-and-drop UI builder with 45+ widgets, connect to any database or API. Self-host or use the cloud.

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Why switch from Retool?

Indie pricing — no enterprise markup or per-seat fees
Direct maker support — talk to the person who built it
Transparent & open — many indie tools are open-source
No vendor lock-in — own your data, export anytime

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